Climate Law Journal Citation Rate 2026
1878-6553
eISSN 1878-6561
Brill
NL
Q3 Quartile Fast Review
About Climate Law
Climate Law (CL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Change Policy and Economics and Climate Change and Geoengineering, published by Brill in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1878-6553 (e-ISSN 1878-6561). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.16 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 341 works and 2,840 citations, with an h-index of 26.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 28 days.
Climate Law Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Climate Law has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.16, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Climate Change Policy and Economics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Climate Law operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 28 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Climate Law should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Climate Law against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Climate Law
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 28 days.
- This journal covers Climate Change Policy and Economics, Climate Change and Geoengineering, Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1878-6553 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-6561 |
| Publisher | Brill |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~28 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Climate Law is published by Brill and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Climate Law is classified under Climate Change Policy and Economics, Climate Change and Geoengineering, Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration and Environmental law and policy.
For prospective authors, Climate Law returns a first decision in about 28 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.160.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.160 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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