The BRICS Journal of International Relations and Development is an academic journal aimed at providing a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, research and innovation outcomes, policy initiatives and share insights on international relations and other development matters pertaining to BRICS and nations from the Global South.
For many years now, Global South thought, voices, their experiences and development trajectory analysis have been muted in favour of Global North Knowledge Systems. This journal therefore prioritises publishing among others, BRICS and Global South nations’ climate action, cultural exchange and tourism, economic development, economic and political security, entrepreneurship, financial architecture, foreign policy, migration, technology and innovation.
The establishment of the BRICS Journal of International Relations and Development emphasises a significant need within the BRICS Plus and Global South nations and its broader academic community to facilitate discussions among academics, policymakers, and practitioners regarding the challenges faced by the BRICS Plus nations. This journal therefore seeks to tackle key obstacles hindering effective scholarship and policy-making within the BRICS and Global South communities.
Lastly, this journal is an initiative of the BRICS Research Institute at Durban University of Technology. As a result, the BRICS Journal of International Relations and Development serves as a cornerstone of the institute’s mission, emphasising relevance, publication output, scholarly internationalization, and international exposure.
Call for Papers
Second Issue of the BRICS Journal of International Relations and Development (BJIRD)
Theme: Policy and Programmatic Responses to Climate Action (SDG13) by the BRICS and Global South Nations
Climate change is defining challenges of our time and a priority of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG13), with far-reaching implications on economies, political security, human mobility, innovation, and international cooperation, among other things. BRICS and Global South nations bear the brunt of drastic environmental catastrophes while their developmental agendas might exacerbate the very challenges. How BRICS and the Global South nations are actively responding to the Climate Action call, through national policies, multilateral frameworks, and national programmes and investments that are aimed at building resilience while advancing inclusive development is of interest to everyone.
This issue explores how climate action intersects with and inform a range of strategic state initiatives in the BRICS and Global South that includes governance, diplomacy, and strategic financial investments aimed at addressing climate. Of particular interest to this book is how Climate Action (SDG13) has influenced State actions in policy and programmatic responses (projects and investments), We request chapter contributions that resonate with the title of this book and informed but not limited to the following pointers:
- National and local climate governance
- National climate policy
- Green economic developments
- Climate-smart financial architecture
- Foreign policy and climate diplomacy
- Technology, innovation, and adaptation
- Entrepreneurship and inclusive green transitions
- Climate-induced migration, mobility, and displacement
- Cultural exchange, tourism, and climate resilience
- Environmental security and governance
We request that contributions be made at state level analysis than individual small project analysis.
Submission Timeline
Deadline for Full Manuscript Submissions: 27 June 2025
Manuscript Length: 6,000–8,000 words (including references)
Review and Publication Timeline:
- Peer review outcome: 10 August 2025
- Revised manuscript submission: 7 September 2025
- Final decision: 15 October 2025
- Expected publication: 30 November 2025
For Submissions and Inquiries:
To submit, email your full manuscript to editor@bricsrijournal.co.za and Cc paballontobaki@bricsrijournal.co.za Please follow the formatting and referencing guidelines provided on the journal’s Author Guidelines page (https://www.bricsrijournal.co.za/author-guidelines)
We strongly encourage contributions from scholars and practitioners across BRICS and Global South nations. The journal values comparative, policy-relevant, and practice-based research that informs climate action from BRICS and global south perspectives.
For further inquiries, email: paballontobaki@bricsrijournal.co.za