Trade, Migrations and the Environment
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Call for Papers for Journal of International Economics and Management Special Issue on "Trade, Migrations and the Environment"
Journal: Journal of International Economics and Management
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission Opens: 1 March 2026
Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026
Background & Objectives
The environment, trade, and migration have been central pillars of economic research and policy for decades. These domains are deeply interconnected — and this interplay has become even more salient with the rise of urgent global environmental challenges.
Climate change and the pressing need for a just ecological transition have reinforced these intersections in critical ways. Recent reports indicate that approximately one-quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions are generated to satisfy the final consumption of other countries — a direct consequence of international trade. In response, the European Union is implementing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on industry imports starting January 2026. For exporting countries, this raises concerns well beyond standard competitiveness — relating to the decarbonization of exports and ultimately requiring specific innovation plans. The case of developing countries is even more acute.
Furthermore, international trade acts as a primary vector for Invasive Alien Species (IAS), posing significant threats to regional ecosystems and biodiversity worldwide, and promoting the spread of pandemics. Lastly, the cascading effects of climate change and ecological degradation are — and will continue to be — a powerful driver of human displacement. These "environmental migrations" are expected to reshape demographic patterns on regional and international scales.
This Special Issue of JIEM is dedicated to exploring, and in some cases re-examining, these enduring and emerging intersections between the environment, trade, and migration — with a focused lens on their economic and policy implications.
Scope & Significance
This Special Issue welcomes empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented papers that advance understanding of the complex relationships between trade, migration, and environmental challenges. It seeks to bridge economic theory with real-world policy implications — offering actionable insights for governments, international organizations, and policymakers navigating the global ecological transition.
List of Topic Areas
Manuscripts are invited on themes including, but not limited to:
Global warming and international trade
Exports and pro-environmental innovations
Challenges for developing countries in the context of ecological transition
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications
Global warming and human migrations — environmental displacement
Trade, Invasive Alien Species (IAS), and pandemics
International and regional cooperation and political economy issues
Decarbonization strategies and trade competitiveness
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and trade linkages
Environmental migration — demographic and economic implications
Just ecological transition and its distributional effects across countries
Guest Editors
Prof. Stefano Bosi 📧 (contact via journal submission platform)
Prof. Raouf Boucekkine 📧 (contact via journal submission platform)
Prof. Cuong Le Van 📧 (contact via journal submission platform)
Key Deadlines
📅 Manuscript Submission Opens: 1 March 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026
Submission Guidelines
All submitted papers will undergo the standard double-blind peer review process of the Journal of International Economics and Management.
Submissions are made through the journal's official ScholarOne Manuscripts submission portal on the Emerald Publishing website.
When submitting, select "Trade, Migrations and the Environment" from the special issue drop-down menu at the appropriate step in the submission process.
⚠️ Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication elsewhere while under review for this journal.
For author guidelines and to submit your manuscript, visit the official JIEM journal page on the Emerald Publishing website and access via ScholarOne Manuscripts.
About the Journal
The Journal of International Economics and Management (JIEM), published by Emerald Publishing, is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of international economics, management, and policy. It provides a global platform for scholars and practitioners exploring trade, investment, development, and the economic dimensions of global challenges.
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