Resilient and Regenerative Entrepreneurship: Navigating Climate Challenges and the Circular Economy
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Resilient and Regenerative Entrepreneurship: Navigating Climate Challenges and the Circular Economy
Journal: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission Opens: 1 May 2026
Submission Deadline: 21 January 2027
Introduction
Climate action and the shift to circular economies are defining challenges of our time. Entrepreneurship must evolve from a growth‑only force to a driver of ecological renewal, social inclusion, and long‑term resilience. Circular economy principles—slow, close, narrow, and regenerate resource loops—redefine production and consumption. This Special Issue advances understanding of how entrepreneurs and ecosystems navigate climate change and circular transitions, focusing on behavioural, cognitive, and social dimensions of opportunity recognition, decision‑making, resource mobilisation, and venture creation.
Guest Editors
Robert Newbery 📧 (robert.newbery@northumbria.ac.uk)
Breda O’Dwyer 📧 (breda.odwyer@mtu.ie)
Claudia Gonzalez Brambila 📧 (cgonzalez@itam.mx)
List of Topic Areas
Submissions invited on (but not limited to):
Entrepreneurial opportunity recognition/evaluation in CE/climate adaptation (climate‑linked opportunities, linear‑to‑circular shifts).
Decision‑making and cognitive mechanisms balancing economic viability, environmental regeneration, social inclusion.
Resilience strategies and adaptive capabilities of circular/climate ventures facing adversity, resource constraints.
Development and scaling of circular models, especially “born‑circular” ventures.
Ecosystem dynamics (multi‑stakeholder collaboration, knowledge spillovers, institutions) for CE transitions and climate entrepreneurship.
Regional/geographical variations in resilient/regenerative entrepreneurship (place‑based, institutional, resource factors).
Financing and resource mobilisation (patient capital, impact investing, innovative funding).
Legitimation strategies and institutional entrepreneurship challenging linear logics, building CE acceptance.
Social entrepreneurship and hybrid organising serving marginalised communities in circular/climate transitions.
Entrepreneurial learning and capability development for CE/climate entrepreneurship.
Policy and governance mechanisms (regulation, incentives, public programs) shaping CE/climate entrepreneurial behaviour.
Innovation processes and technological enablers (digital tools, nature‑based, disruptive tech) for circular transitions.
Paper Development Opportunity
Linked to ISBE 2026 Conference, Cork (Nov 2026). Pre‑conference guidance and workshop; optional working paper submission by 9 October 2026 on ISBE 2026. Participation not required for SI submission.
Key Dates
📅 Manuscript submission opens: 1 May 2026
⏰ Manuscript submission deadline: 21 January 2027
Submission Guidelines
Submissions via ScholarOne Manuscripts; follow author guidelines strictly. Select “Resilient and Regenerative Entrepreneurship: Navigating Climate Challenges and the Circular Economy” from dropdown. Original work only; no prior/concurrent submissions.
🌐 Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ijebr
🌐 Author Guidelines: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijebr#jlp_author_guidelines
About the Journal
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research (IJE&BR), by Emerald Group Publishing, publishes research on entrepreneurial behaviour, SMEs, and innovation across global contexts.
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