Call for papers for Special Issue on Intangible and Non-economic Losses in the Global Context of Climate Change and Disaster
Submission deadline
September 17, 2025
Description
In the global context of climate change, disasters, and other crises, economic measures are often used to assess tangible losses, such as loss of property, assets, infrastructure, or agricultural production and revenue. However, many of the losses experienced by individuals and communities extend beyond direct economic impacts and cannot be easily quantified in monetary terms. These Non-economic and Intangible Losses (NE&ILs) jeopardize the individual and collective health and well-being. A holistic examination of NE&ILs is essential for fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)-driven climate change and disaster efforts. Integrating NE&IL-driven dimensions into research, education, practice (healthcare and social services), and policy can promote more comprehensive strategies that not only acknowledge what the losses are, but also why and how to address these NE&ILs. This Special Collection aims to serve as a knowledge mobilization and translation platform, leveraging insights from international scholars across research, practice, policy and education to advance understanding of NE&ILs in various contexts. Focusing on climate and disaster-driven NE&ILs, this Special Collection invites cutting-edge research and articles that bridge disciplinary boundaries and support cross-sectoral collaboration to improve health and well-being in times of crisis.
Key submission information
Original research articles (using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches), review papers (including systematic and scoping reviews), theoretical or conceptual papers; case studies and reports, and policy analyses are all welcome. The call particularly welcomes submissions from early career researchers from climate-affected developing nations. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Health Impacts of Losing Cultural, Spiritual, Natural Heritage and Identity
- Differentiated Impacts of NE&ILs in Urban vs. Rural Settings
- Responding to NE&ILs through Improving Current Healthcare and Social Service Systems
- Policy, Governance, and Ethical Considerations in Addressing NE&IL-Driven Health Impacts
- Community-Based Participatory Approaches and Interventions to examining NE&ILs and reducing NE&IL-Driven Health Impacts
All articles in this Special Collection will undergo peer review in line with the journal's standard peer review policies. All submissions to this collection will be subject to an Article Processing Charge. Authors may be eligible for a discounted APC through our Open Access Agreements. Check if your institution has an Open Access Agreement with Sage. Authors from institutions without an agreement may still be eligible for a discount and should check the Gold OA waiver policy.