Scilight Press

Climate Change, Risk and Resilience (CCRR) is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to advancing knowledge on the natural processes, disaster dynamics, and adaptation strategies associated with climate change. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary research that deepens understanding of Earth system responses, quantifies disaster risks, and informs pathways toward resilient societies. CCRR is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

CCRR prioritizes research that not only advances fundamental scientific understanding but also demonstrates clear connections to societal needs, governance, and sustainable development. By integrating natural sciences, disaster risk studies, and adaptation practices, CCRR highlights knowledge that supports global and regional resilience-building in the face of climate extremes and long-term change.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and case studies within (but not limited to) the following three thematic areas:

1. Natural Systems and Climate Change

• Climate dynamics and variability across temporal and spatial scales
• Land–atmosphere–ocean interactions and feedback mechanisms
• Impacts of climate change on ecosystems, hydrology, and biodiversity
• Consequences of instability in ecological, economic, and technological systems
• Quantitative assessment of compounding climate risks (CCRs) and systemic interdependencies

2. Climate-related Disasters and Risk Assessment

• Formation mechanisms and prediction of extreme and compound events (e.g., droughts, floods, heatwaves, storms, sea-level rise)
• Vulnerability, exposure, and cascading risks in complex systems
• Quantitative hazard and risk assessment for critical infrastructure, civil engineering, and urban systems under climate stress
• Integrated disaster risk analysis, early-warning systems, and post-disaster recovery
• Impacts of climate risks on social welfare systems, inequality, migration, and displacement

3. Adaptation and Resilience Strategies

• Adaptive management of water, energy, agriculture, and urban systems
• Nature-based solutions, ecosystem-based adaptation, and sustainable land management
• Development and evaluation of adaptation measures, including trade-offs and unintended consequences
• The role of technology, policy, and governance in fostering effective resilience
• Social, economic, and cultural dimensions of adaptation, including equity, health, and community engagement
• Pathways toward resilient and sustainable societies through education, capacity building, and long-term strategy

CCRR aims to foster dialogue between science, practice, and policy, promoting integrative solutions that strengthen resilience and advance sustainable adaptation in the era of climate change.