Call for Chapters: Sustainable Wildfire Solutions: Integrating Geospatial Tools, Indigenous Practices, and Climate Adaptation
Editor:
Mohd Amin (Indian Institute of Technology Indore) – phd2101161005@iiti.ac.in
Co-Editors:
Prof. Meg Krawchuk (Oregon State University) – meg.krawchuk@oregonstate.edu
Prof. Pritee Sharma (Indian Institute of Technology Indore) – psharma@iiti.ac.in
Dr Kapil Yadav* (Royal Holloway, University of London) – kapil.yadav@rhul.ac.uk
Rahina S. Alare* (King’s College London) – rahinatu.sidiki_alare@kcl.ac.uk
*Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society
This edited volume, to be published by Springer Nature in the Sustainability Solutions series, seeks contributions on innovative and sustainable approaches to wildfire mitigation and adaptation. We welcome interdisciplinary research integrating geospatial technologies, Indigenous and traditional fire practices, and climate resilience strategies. The volume aims to provide actionable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking context-specific, practical solutions for wildfire challenges worldwide.
We invite contributions addressing topics such as:
- Wildfire risk assessment and mapping using geospatial tools
- Early warning and monitoring systems
- Community-led and Indigenous fire management practices
- Climate adaptation strategies in fire-prone landscapes
- Policy frameworks and governance for sustainable wildfire management
Topics are not limited; new perspectives aligned with the book’s themes are encouraged. We particularly encourage submissions from early career researchers and scholars from the Global South to ensure a diversity of perspectives and innovative approaches.
Tentative Structure:
- Part I: Conceptualizing Wildfires in a Changing World
- Part II: Geospatial Tools and Technologies
- Part III: Indigenous and Local Fire Knowledge
- Part IV: Climate Change, Policy, and Sustainable Fire Mitigation
- Part V: Case Studies and Solutions-Oriented Approaches
- Part VI: Conclusion and Future Paths
Submission Process:
Stage 1: Abstract Submission
- Submit an abstract (max. 200 words) along with the title, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact email(s) to book.1@gmail.com and phd2101161005@iiti.ac.in.
- Deadline: 30 November 2025
- Decisions on abstracts will be communicated by 15 December 2025.
- If your full chapter is ready, it may be submitted along with the abstract.
Stage 2: Full Chapter Submission
- Upon abstract acceptance, full chapters (approx. 5,000–6,000 words) are due 15 May 2026.
- Reviews will be provided by 15 June 2026, and revised chapters are expected by 31 July 2026.
- The anticipated publication date is December 2026.
For inquiries, please get in touch with any of the editors or co-editors listed above; our Centre involvement is through:
Dr Kapil Yadav (Royal Holloway, University of London) – kapil.yadav@rhul.ac.uk
Rahina S. Alare (King’s College London) – rahinatu.sidiki_alare@kcl.ac.uk
