Global Governance & Sustainable Development (GGSD) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on global governance challenges and sustainable development solutions. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, policy briefs, and case studies that address the complex interactions between global governance systems, international institutions, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). GGSD welcomes contributions from scholars, policymakers, and practitioners across disciplines including political science, international relations, environmental science, economics, sociology, and public administration. Our mission is to foster evidence-based dialogue and disseminate innovative research that informs global policy-making and drives progress towards a more equitable and sustainable world.

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Call for Reviewers

2026-05-24

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Our Mission

Global Governance & Sustainable Development (GGSD) provides a premier platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange cutting-edge research and practical insights on the complex interactions between global governance systems and sustainable development.

We publish high-quality original research articles, review papers, policy briefs, and case studies that address the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate change and biodiversity loss to inequality, peacebuilding, and global health governance.

Key Thematic Areas

Climate Governance

International climate agreements, carbon markets, climate finance, and just transition policies

Global Health Governance

Pandemic response, global health equity, WHO reform, and health systems strengthening

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG implementation, monitoring frameworks, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and local governance

International Institutions

UN system reform, multilateralism, regional organizations, and global economic governance

Environmental Governance

Biodiversity conservation, ocean governance, circular economy, and natural resource management

Peace & Security

Conflict resolution, peacebuilding, human rights, and the security-development nexus

Open Access Policy

GGSD is a fully open access journal. All articles are immediately available to read and download upon publication, without any subscription barriers.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Special Launch Offer: $490 USD per accepted manuscript

This promotional rate applies to all manuscripts submitted before December 31, 2026.

Authors retain copyright of their work, and articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Submit Your Manuscript

We welcome submissions from researchers worldwide. Our peer review process is rigorous, transparent, and efficient, with an average first decision time of 4-6 weeks.

  • Continuous submission system
  • Double-blind peer review
  • Fast publication process
  • Global readership and high visibility
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Join Our Editorial Board

We are actively recruiting distinguished scholars to join our Editorial Board. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of this emerging field.

  • Shape the journal's direction
  • Collaborate with global experts
  • Enhance your academic profile
  • Access exclusive board member benefits
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Contact Us

Editorial Office: [email protected]

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