About RGGD

Journal Introduction

Rural Governance and Green Development (RGGD) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal committed to advancing scholarly understanding and practical solutions for sustainable rural development. It provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in the study of rural governance, ecological transformation, and low-carbon development.

Published in both English and Chinese, RGGD seeks to bridge global academic discourse with localized policy practices in rural regions, especially within the context of digital transitions and environmental governance.

Aims and Scope

RGGD welcomes theoretical and empirical studies that address:

Green transformation and rural revitalization
Innovation in digital governance and smart agriculture
Multi-level policy design and institutional governance
Land use, ecosystem services, and rural ecological resilience
Interdisciplinary approaches to rural sustainability and the SDGs

The journal encourages contributions from the fields of environmental science, rural sociology, public administration, economics, and geography.

Key Features

Bilingual publication (English and Chinese) to enhance global accessibility
Special Issues on frontier topics like carbon neutrality and ecological governance
Rigorous peer review to ensure academic quality and ethical integrity
Open Access model to promote free and widespread dissemination of research

Target Audience

Academics and researchers in rural development, sustainability, and policy
Environmental scientists and digital agriculture innovators
Government officials, NGOs, and international organizations working on rural issues
Interdisciplinary scholars exploring SDG-related governance frameworks