WGIC26 announced an opportunity for its authors: the best papers presented at the congress were to be fast-tracked for publication in Special Issues of Urban Forestry & Urban Greening (Elsevier).
About the Journal
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening is one of the leading scientific journals in the field of urban green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. Published by Elsevier, it provides an international platform for high-quality research that bridges the gap between science, policy, and practice.
What This Means for Authors
This collaboration offers several key advantages:
- Fast-track review process for selected WGIC26 papers
- International visibility among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers
- Rigorous peer-review process ensuring high academic standards
- Impactful contributions to one of the most respected journals in the field
Submission Areas
Papers covering the following themes are particularly encouraged:
- Urban forest management and ecosystem services
- Green roof and wall performance and design
- Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation
- Biodiversity in urban environments
- Human health and well-being benefits of urban greening
- Policy and governance frameworks for green infrastructure
Process announced
The original process for consideration for the Special Issue was:
- Submission of an abstract through the WGIC26 submission portal by the deadline
- Presentation of the research at the congress in Barcelona (27–30 October 2026)
- Selected authors were to be invited to submit a full paper for fast-track review
All submissions were subject to the same rigorous peer-review process that has made Urban Forestry & Urban Greening a benchmark publication in the field.
A Unique Opportunity
This partnership reflects WGIC26's commitment to not only sharing knowledge at the congress, but also ensuring that groundbreaking research reaches the broader scientific community through established, high-impact channels.
The 12th World Congress on Green Infrastructure was held in Barcelona and Lleida from 27–30 October 2026.
