Ethical Commitment

The Journal of Climate Justice is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practice. The journal expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to internationally recognised principles of scholarly conduct.

Originality and Plagiarism

All submissions must be original work. Manuscripts must not:

• Contain plagiarised material
• Be previously published in whole or in part
• Be under consideration by another journal

All submissions may be screened using plagiarism-detection software. Submissions found to contain unacceptable levels of overlap will be rejected.

Authorship Responsibility

Authors must:

• Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions
• Obtain consent from all co-authors prior to submission
• Accurately acknowledge sources and references
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest

Guest, honorary, or undisclosed authorship is not permitted.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the evaluation or interpretation of the research.

Ethical Research Practice

Where research involves human participants, communities, or sensitive data, authors must confirm that appropriate ethical approvals and informed consent procedures were followed.

The journal respects cultural, indigenous, and community-based knowledge systems and expects responsible engagement in research involving vulnerable communities.

AI and Digital Tools

Artificial intelligence tools may be used for language editing or technical assistance. However, AI tools must not be used to generate substantive academic content, research analysis, or original argumentation.

Authors remain fully responsible for the intellectual integrity of their work.

Misconduct and Retractions

In cases of suspected academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or ethical violations, the journal reserves the right to:

• Reject the manuscript
• Retract published articles
• Inform relevant institutions if necessary

Commitment to Fairness