The Green European Journal is Europe’s leading political ecology magazine. We stand for an open, sustainable, just and feminist Europe. In print and online, we publish quality articles which track political currents and ideas, offering fresh perspectives and frontline analysis.
Before sending us a pitch, please review the requirements and checklist below. This will maximise the chances of your article being approved for publication. The final decision regarding publication lies with the editorial board and editor-in-chief.
What should I write about?
The Green European Journal looks to two dimensions to guide its content: political ecology and Europe. The inclusion of these two aspects – whether to a lesser or greater extent – is of first and foremost importance when the editorial team makes decisions on content.
The Green European Journal publishes articles which fall into three broad and at times interconnected categories. The first of these encompasses articles which look at different situations across Europe with the aim of helping create a common, progressive and alternative European public sphere. The second explores developments and challenges in political ecology theory and practices across Europe. The third category involves articles which the Journal commissions on topics that it considers important to explore as part of its wider publishing.
We ask authors to:
- Provide context for readers who may be unfamiliar with the topic or region
- Support analysis with figures and examples if necessary
- Sketch out the various actors involved and the political economy
- Make sure the European (not just EU) angle is clear
If you are pitching for a print edition, make sure your proposal aligns with the thematic priorities outlined in the relevant call for pitches. We typically open call for pitches twice a year, in February and in July.
How long should my pitch be?
A pitch is a short proposal that should’t be longer than 400 words. The articles we publish are typically between 1800 and 2500 words. The exact length is agreed on with the editor if your contribution gets accepted.
What tone or style should the article adopt?
The Green European Journal aims to provoke debate and discussion with content which is grounded in an analytical style. All articles should have a clear line of argument that is well supported and evidenced, rather than a comment or opinion piece that merely expresses a point of view.
What formats can I pitch?
We publish articles in various formats, including:
- Analysis – analytical articles explain and understand political and societal developments by drawing on context, data and evidence, historical or contemporary parallels, and theory.
- Essays – essays are often shorter articles that provide alternative and fresh ways of considering an issue. While they provide an opportunity to comment and critique, as with all pieces, authors should ensure that their argument is well supported and not a personal statement of opinion.
- Case study and features – case studies and features focus on understanding one development or phenomenon and demonstrating
its wider significance by drawing on specific examples, narrative, and research. These can be (but are not necessarily) investigative pieces. - Reviews – reviews of books, articles, movies, and other media present the subject and argument of a work and offer a critical perspective on its strengths and weaknesses.
- Interviews – interviews with thinkers, activists and politicians are opportunities to discuss their area of expertise and debate their ideas and positions.
- Graphic stories – using a sequence of illustrations, panels, and text to tell a story. Both fiction and non-fiction are welcome.
- Fiction – the GEJ occasionally publishes fictional pieces that use stories or elements of fiction to imagine the political and societal possibilities of
hypothetical scenarios grounded in current developments.
We’re not an academic journal and ask authors to keep technical or academic language to a minimum. For referencing other sources, hyperlinks in the text are strongly preferred (where possible) to footnotes. References should always be included where a direct quote or citation is used.
Who can submit an article?
The Green European Journal strives to be an inclusive space, bringing together a diverse range of voices and perspectives. We welcome contributions from everyone. Contributions from those belonging to the following groups are especially encouraged: women, people of colour, people with a physical or mental disability, LGBTQI+ individuals, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. Contributions from southern and eastern Europe are particularly welcome.
If you would like to make a submission but require support due to a physical impairment or for another reason, we invite you to contact us.
What language should I write in?
The Green European Journal publishes primarily, but not exclusively, in English. If you intend to deliver your article in a language other than English, please specify it in your pitch.
The Green European Journal uses UK (British) English. For questions about grammar and language, please refer to the European style guide.