Topical Collection on "Climate Extremes and Socioeconomic Shocks: Understanding the Impact on Communities"

A topical collection of Prevention and Treatment of Natural Disasters (PTND) (E-ISSN: 2753-7544).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025

Collection Editor: 

Dr. Sanjit Kumar Mondal
Irreversible Climate Change Research Center, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
Interests: climate-change-related extremes; agriculture and water resource; socioeconomic impact of climatic change; hydrologic modelling; remote sensing; global climate modelling

Topical Collection Information:

Dear Colleagues,

Extreme climate events, including droughts, floods, cyclones, and heatwaves, have significant socioeconomic consequences on societies all over the world, exert profound socioeconomic impacts on communities worldwide. Risk assessment in terms of hazard characterization, exposure assessment, and vulnerability analysis is the key area of this topical collection issue. This special issue delves into the intricate interplay between extreme climate events and socioeconomic dynamics, shedding light on the multifaceted consequences for individuals, households, businesses, and governments. Through interdisciplinary lenses, the collection of articles examines the ripple effects of extreme climate events on livelihoods, employment, food security, health outcomes, infrastructure resilience, and socio-political stability. Moreover, the issue explores strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience-building efforts aimed at fostering sustainable socioeconomic development in the face of an increasingly volatile climate system. By synthesizing empirical evidence, theoretical insights, and practical solutions, this special issue contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities inherent in addressing the socioeconomic impacts of extreme climate events in the 21st century. Through empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks, this issue seeks to advance understanding and inform policy responses aimed at building resilient societies in the face of an increasingly volatile climate system.

Dr. Sanjit Kumar Mondal
Collection Editor

Keywords:

• Climate change
• Extreme climate events
• Socioeconomic impacts
• Community risk assessment
• Community resilience
• Adaptation strategies

Manuscript Submission Information:

Please visit the Submissions Guidelines page before submitting a manuscript. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Manuscripts should be submitted online through the online manuscript submission and editorial system. Additionally, please include a cover letter specifying that the manuscript is intended for the Topical Collection "Climate Extremes and Socioeconomic Shocks: Understanding the Impact on Communities" when submitting it online. Manuscripts can be submitted until the submission deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal and will be listed together on the Topical Collection website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract can be sent to the Editorial Office ptnd@ukscip.com for announcement on this website.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 600 USD. Authors who are unable to cover this cost or those who are invited to submit papers may be eligible for discounts or waivers.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process.

Published Papers:

This Topical Collection is now open for submission.