Taking stock of work and employment research in the forest sector
摘要截稿:
全文截稿: 2024-11-30
影响因子: 3.139
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CCF分类: 无
中科院JCR分区:
• 大类 : 农林科学 - 1区
• 小类 : 经济学 - 2区
• 小类 : 环境研究 - 2区
• 小类 : 林学 - 1区
Overview
Work and employment generated in the forest sector play a vital role in improving livelihoods and the well-being of people, many of whom are in rural areas across the globe. The sector covers several classifications of economic activities such as forestry and logging, manufacturing of wood and products of wood, manufacturing of pulp, paper and products of paper, and further extends to agroforestry and mangrove forests. The characteristics of the labour market in the forest sector vary substantially among countries and regions. For instance, job losses due to the increased mechanization and growing demand for skilled workforce have been observed in many countries, notably in the Global North. Meanwhile, a high degree of informality is the most salient feature of the forest-related labour market of several economies in the Global South. A number of decent work deficits persist in the sector, often related to occupational safety and health (OSH), gender inequality and poor-quality employment, in which workers earn their livelihoods in inadequate working conditions. The recent pandemic, climate change, and other crises have further exacerbated these existing challenges, particularly among workers in the most disadvantaged situations, such as individuals in insecure forms of work, migrant workers, women, youth, indigenous and tribal peoples.
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Given the distinction of the labour market in the forest sector worldwide, policy strategies that tackle the long-standing challenges in the forest labour market can vary from context to context. It is thus essential to understand the state of work and employment in the sector before drawing conclusions and reinforcing their relevance to policymaking and practice. Despite some existing literature over the past decade, there is still lots of space for contributing studies in this discipline. A key editorial goal of this SI is, therefore, two-fold. First, it aims to assemble a spectrum of quality research covering a wide range of topics related to work and employment in the forest sector. Papers published in this SI will contribute to a deeper understanding of the current status of forest-related employment and how it is developed across economies and regions. Second, taking stock of relevant studies from various geographic and levels of analyses offers a lens for identifying knowledge gaps and future trends in this field of research. To fully represent the multifaceted aspects of work and employment in the forest sector, we invite studies that address one or more of the following topics, but not limited to:
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Guest editors:
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Dr. Rattiya S. LippeThünen Institute of Forestry, GermanyEmail: rattiya.lippe@thuenen.de
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Dr. Tatiana Lizbeth Ojeda LunaUniversidad Nacional de Loja, EcuadorEmail: tatiana.oluna@unl.edu.ec
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Dr. Doris MuttaAfrican Forest Forum, KenyaEmail: D.Mutta@cifor-icraf.org
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Dr. Jörg SchweinleThünen Institute of Forestry, GermanyEmail: joerg.schweinle@thuenen.de
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Manuscript submission information:
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Submission open date: 2 April 2024
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Submission deadline: 30 November 2024