CHEC Journals

CHEC’s Journals each focus on a specific theme for the issue. All current and new journals, as well as issues numbering 23 - 35, are published digitally. Previous hardcopy issues of Human Ecology (numbers 1 - 22) have all now been digitalised and can be found on this page.

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CHEC is excited to announce the publication of our latest journal - Human Ecology 35: Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements in the Commonwealth. The issue thoroughly explores the significance, extraction processes, and sustainable management of these vital natural resources across the diverse member states and provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the complex geopolitical, environmental, and economic challenges associated with the mining, processing, and utilisation of critical minerals and rare earth elements. These materials are essential components for modern technologies and play a crucial role in supporting global green energy transitions.

Readers are encouraged to consider the broader environmental impact driven by the increasing demand for these materials, reflecting on the importance of responsible consumption. Journal 35 aims to highlight the urgent need for the development and implementation of robust policies that promote sustainable practices aimed at minimising ecological damage while also supporting the health, welfare, and livelihood of communities within the Commonwealth.

Human Ecology 35: Critical Minerals and
Rare Earth Elements in the Commonwealth

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Human Ecology 34: Surviving a World on Fire: The need for Action

In the latest edition of Human Ecology the journal of the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council, we confront the pressing need for decisive action in response to the climate crisis. This issue brings together a range of expert perspectives, highlighting the significant challenges posed by climate change and the urgent call for collaborative solutions. Scholars and practitioners examine the socio-economic impacts, the inequities faced by vulnerable populations, and the vital role of policy reform in fostering resilience. Journal 34 aims to inspire informed dialogue and mobilise a collective response to build a sustainable future, emphasising that immediate, coordinated action is essential to mitigate the escalating threats of climate change.

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The Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC) is excited to announce the publication of Human Ecology 33: “What a Waste!”. This edition focuses on the challenges posed by solid waste management and the innovations which are tackling solid waste across the Commonwealth.

Through a multidisciplinary lens, Journal 33 covers a wide range of topics including Municipal Waste Recycling, Fly-tipping, Oyster Reef Regeneration, Household Waste and Reusing Empty Bottles for Construction, and includes articles on Nigeria, Australia, and the UK as well as a few with a more international flavour. Edited by CHEC’s Michael Mutter, Kate Martin, and Emily Robinson Human Ecology 33: “What a Waste!” features a wide range of articles and authors from around the Commonwealth and world.

Human Ecology 33: “What a Waste!”

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Human Ecology 32: Forests

The Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC) is delighted to announce the launch of Human Ecology 32: Forests. The publication is the latest edition of the CHEC Human Ecology journal. This edition focusses on the importance of forests and looks to celebrate H.M. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, The Queen’s Green Canopy, World Environment Day and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda.

The journal covers a wide range of topics including conservation, biodiversity, mangroves, forest management and wetlands and features articles on India, the West Indies, Australia, Aotearoa and the UK. Edited by CHEC’s Ian Douglas, Human Ecology 32: Forests features a wide range of articles and authors from around the Commonwealth and world.

Previous Digital Issues of the CHEC Human Ecology Journals

Previous Issues of the CHEC Human Ecology Journals

Digitised Hardcopies