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Local Environment: The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering the fields of urban planning, environmental policy, and sustainable development with a focus on the intersection of social justice and sustainability in the local environment. The journal's audience and contributors include "researchers, activists, non-governmental organisations, students, teachers, policy makers and practitioners". It is published monthly by Routledge and was established in 1996. The editor-in-chief is Julian Agyeman of Tufts University. Associate editors are Stewart Barr, Exeter (UK), Michelle Thompson-Fawcett Otago (NZ), and Robert Krueger of Worcester Polytechnic University (USA). According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2017 impact factor of 1.928. It was ranked 13th among top urban studies and planning journals and 18th among sustainable development journals in 2018. Less
Local Environment Key Metrics
CiteScore 
4.1
SJR
Q2Geography, Planning and Development
SNIP
1.24
Time to Accept
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4 to 6 months6%
7 to 9 months23%
Above 9 months69%
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Topics Covered on Local Environment
Climate change
Urban planning
Environmental justice
Heuristic
City region
Local government
Energy development
Adaptive capacity
Sustainable planning
Environmental health
Climate change adaptation
Water supply
Informal sector
Urban agriculture
Sustainable energy
Procedural justice
Social sustainability
Sanitation
Sustainable development
Policy implementation
Local Environment Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1996 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on Local Environment
How long has Local Environment been actively publishing? 
Local Environment has been in operation since 1996 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Local Environment?
Local Environment published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Local Environment publish last year?
In 2023, Local Environment publsihed 89 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Local Environment?
For Local Environment, eISSN is 1469-6711 and pISSN is 1354-9839.
What is Citescore for Local Environment?
Citescore for Local Environment is 4.1.
What is SNIP score for Local Environment?
SNIP score for Local Environment is 1.24.
What is the SJR for Local Environment?
SJR for Local Environment is Q2.
Who is the publisher of Local Environment?
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD is the publisher of Local Environment.
