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Natural Resources Forum

A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal

Edited by:
Hiroko Morita-Lou


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The Natural Resources Forum, a quarterly journal launched in 1976, is issued by the Division for Sustainable Development in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The focus of the Forum has evolved over the years from technical issues of extraction, development and efficient exploitation of resources, to international, multidisciplinary issues related to sustainable development and management of natural resources, particularly in developing countries and countries in transition.

TopNews and Announcements

FREE Access: Virtual Issue on Climate Change
The Natural Resources Forum announces a FREE Virtual Issue on Climate Change which has been developed in an effort to contribute to the intense public debate that surrounds this global challenge. Access the contents of this virtual issue, free online here.

Natural Resources Forum Contributes to Council of Science Global Editor's Global Theme Issue on Poverty and Human Development

Special Series on Africa, Agriculture, Desertification, Drought, Land and Rural Development The Forum is launching a special series focusing on the themes of the 16th and 17th sessions of the CSD. This Series will start with the August 2007 issue, and run through May 2009. See Call for Papers for further details. Special issues planned for this series are:

'Viewpoints' Each issue of the journal poses a question to help stimulate and advance the dialogue on critical issues related to sustainable development. We invite experts and practitioners to share your views in 200 words or less. Final selection will be made by the Editorial Board. Selected comments will appear alongside other thoughtful responses in the journal.  

  • May 2008: "What are the most important constraints to achieving food security in various parts of Africa?"
  • August 2008: "How can sustainable land management contribute to mitigating climate change?"

Book Reviews We also welcome reviews of recently published books that focus on sustainable development, environment and socio-economic issues. See Call for Book Reviews for more details.

NEW: Online production tracking is now available for your article through Blackwell's Author Services
Author Services enables authors to track their articles - once accepted - through the production process to publication online and in print. Authors can check the status of their articles online and choose to receive automated e-mails at key stages of production. The author will receive an e-mail with a unique link that enables them to register and have their article automatically added to the system. Please ensure that a complete e-mail address is provided when submitting the manuscript. Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/bauthor for more details on online production tracking and for a wealth of resources including FAQs and tips on article preparation, submission and more.

Free Online Access in the Developing World
Free online access to this journal is available within institutions in the developing world through the OARE Initiative (Online Access to Research in the Environment) in conjunction with UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme.

TopHighlights

Visit 2006/2007 Special Issues
• November 2007: Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD)
• May 2007: Issue that includes a special section on Climate Change and Renewable Energy Options for the SIDS
• November 2006: Climate Change and Sustainable Development
• May 2006: National Sustainable Development Strategies

Any comments?
Please direct any queries or comments related to Natural Resources Forum to nrforum@un.org