Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering Climate Sustainability & Global Systems (CSGS). We publish high-quality research addressed to climate dynamics and global systems governance quarterly.

1. Scope and Sections

Authors must select one of the following sections during submission:

1. Climate Systems Modeling
Simulations, Earth system interactions, carbon cycles, extreme events.
2. Sustainability Governance
Multilevel governance, ESG, regulatory systems, climate finance.
3. Environmental Data & AI
Remote sensing, big data, AI applications, digital monitoring.
4. Global Policy & Risk
Risk assessment, IAMs, policy evaluation, geopolitical risk.
5. Socio-Ecological Systems
Resilience, adaptation, indigenous knowledge, urban-rural links.
6. Methods & Frameworks
Interdisciplinary methodologies, analytical approaches.

2. Article Types

Article Type Word Count (incl. references)
Original Research Articles 6,000 – 9,000
Review Articles 8,000 – 12,000
Policy Analyses 4,000 – 7,000
Methods Papers 5,000 – 8,000
Short Communications 2,000 – 3,000

3. Manuscript Preparation

  • Language: Clear academic English.
  • Abstract: 150–250 words; 4–6 Keywords.
  • Statements: Funding, Conflict of Interest, and Data Availability are mandatory.

4. Formatting

• File: .docx (Word)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Spacing: Double-spaced
• Margins: 2.5 cm
• Figures: High resolution (min. 300 dpi)

5. Reference Style

CSGS follows an APA-based author–date system. DOI must be included.

Baird, G., Donn, M., Pool, F., 1985. Hvac systems’ performance. Batiment International, Building Research and Practice 13, 165–172. doi:10.1080/09613218508551193.
6. Ethical Requirements

Originality screening is conducted. Plagiarism or simultaneous submission is strictly prohibited.

7. Data Availability

Mandatory statement required. Public repository deposit is strongly encouraged.

8. AI Disclosure

Disclose use of AI for text/data/images. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

9. Submission Process

Online submission ➔ Screening (3-5 days) ➔ Double-blind review ➔ First decision within ~30 days.

10. APC

Decisions are independent of payment status. Waiver eligibility info is available on our website.