https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJCS <p>IJCS is an open access journal that publishes monthly articles on climate change and its impacts. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, scholars, policy makers and practitioners who explore the complex and multifaceted aspects of climate change. The journal covers a wide range of topics, such as climate modeling and variability, adaptation and mitigation strategies, climate services and applications, risk and vulnerability assessment, policy and governance issues, communication and education methods, and justice and ethics perspectives.</p> IPRJB en-US International Journal of Climatic Studies 2710-1061 <p>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License</a> that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJCS/article/view/2478 <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of the study was to analyze oceanic pollution and its influence on global climate variability.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> Oceanic pollution, including plastics, oil spills, heavy metals, and chemical contaminants, significantly impacts global climate variability. These pollutants harm marine ecosystems, disrupt food webs, and contribute to climate change. Plastic debris poses a severe threat to marine life, while oil spills devastate coastal environments. Heavy metals and chemical contaminants bio accumulate in marine organisms, posing risks to human health and altering biogeochemical processes essential for climate regulation.</p> <p><strong>Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:</strong> Ocean-atmosphere interaction theory, pollutants as climate forcers theory &amp; feedback loop theory of oceanic pollution may be used to anchor future studies on oceanic pollution and its influence on global climate variability. Implement practical measures to reduce oceanic pollution, including stricter regulations on waste disposal, improved waste management infrastructure, and the promotion of sustainable consumption practices. Foster collaboration among nations to address oceanic pollution on a global scale.</p> Rahul Sharma Copyright (c) 2024 Rahul Sharma https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-09 2024-04-09 3 1 1 11 10.47604/ijcs.2478 https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJCS/article/view/2476 <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> To aim of the study was to analyze agricultural practices and climate resilience: case study in Vietnam.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> In Vietnam, agricultural practices significantly enhance climate resilience amidst growing climate variability. Diversified cropping systems and climate-smart techniques like conservation agriculture and agroforestry help mitigate climate-related risks by spreading vulnerabilities and improving soil health and water retention. Promoting resilient crop varieties and livestock breeds further reduces susceptibility to pests, diseases, and extreme weather events. Integrating these strategies into agricultural policies is vital for ensuring food security and sustainability in Vietnam's changing climate.</p> <p><strong>Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:</strong> Social-Ecological Systems Theory (SES), Adaptive Capacity Theory &amp; Political Ecology Theory may be used to anchor future studies on agricultural practices and climate resilience: case study in Vietnam. Encourage diversification of crops and livestock to increase resilience to climate variability. Promote mixed cropping, agroforestry, and integrated livestock-crop systems, which enhance biodiversity, soil fertility, and pest resilience. Develop and implement policies that support climate-resilient agriculture.</p> Hoang Tuan Copyright (c) 2024 Hoang Tuan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-09 2024-04-09 3 1 24 36 10.47604/ijcs.2476 https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJCS/article/view/2479 <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of the study was to analyze urbanization and heat island effect: a comparative study</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> A comparative study in Egypt investigated the impact of urbanization on the heat island effect. Findings indicated that highly urbanized areas, like Cairo, exhibited more pronounced heat island effects due to extensive infrastructure and limited vegetation. Rapid urbanization and land use changes were identified as significant contributors to increased heat island intensity. The study emphasizes the importance of urban planning strategies to mitigate these effects and calls for further research to better understand the urbanization-heat island relationship in Egypt.</p> <p><strong>Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:</strong> Theory of urban heat island effect, theory of land use and land cover change &amp; theory of socioeconomic drivers of urbanization may be used to anchor future studies on urbanization and heat island effect: a comparative study. Integrate green spaces, such as parks, urban forests, and green roofs, into urban planning and design to mitigate the heat island effect. Implement urban planning regulations and building codes that mandate the incorporation of heat mitigation measures in new developments and retrofits.</p> Mostafa Mohamed Copyright (c) 2024 Mostafa Mohamed https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-09 2024-04-09 3 1 12 23 10.47604/ijcs.2479 https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJCS/article/view/2477 <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> To aim of the study was to analyze impact of deforestation on regional climate patterns.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> Research on the impact of deforestation in Japan reveals significant alterations in regional climate patterns. Deforested areas experience changes in precipitation, often leading to decreased rainfall and potential drought conditions. Additionally, deforestation contributes to higher temperatures, exacerbating the urban heat island effect and altering local weather dynamics. Modifications in atmospheric circulation patterns further compound these effects, potentially increasing the frequency of extreme weather events.</p> <p><strong>Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:</strong> Theory of land surface-atmosphere interaction, bio geophysical feedback hypothesis &amp; theory of atmospheric circulation changes may be used to anchor future studies on impact of deforestation on regional climate patterns. Implement sustainable land management practices and reforestation initiatives to mitigate the adverse effects of deforestation on regional climate patterns. Enact and enforce policies that promote sustainable forestry practices, including forest protection, sustainable logging, and forest restoration measures.</p> Saki Watanabe Copyright (c) 2024 Saki Watanabe https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-09 2024-04-09 3 1 37 47 10.47604/ijcs.2477