Climate Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026
1469-3062
eISSN 1752-7457
Informa
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Fast Review
About Climate Policy
Climate Policy (CP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Change Policy and Economics and Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, published by Informa in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1469-3062 (e-ISSN 1752-7457). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.86 (Q1 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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating C), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 2,347 works and 85,352 citations, with an h-index of 131.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 41 days.
Climate Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Climate Policy has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.86, placing it in the Q1 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 Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 41 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Climate Policy 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 Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Climate Policy
- The average time from submission to first decision is 41 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Climate Change Policy and Economics, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, Environmental Impact and Sustainability. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Climate Policy Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1469-3062 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1752-7457 |
| Publisher | Informa |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~41 days to first decision |
| h-index | 132 |
| Total Works | 2,368 |
| Total Citations | 86,779 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.79 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Climate Policy is published by Informa and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Climate Policy is classified under Climate Change Policy and Economics, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, Environmental Impact and Sustainability and Global Energy and Sustainability Research.
Climate Policy is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of C (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Climate Policy returns a first decision in about 41 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 2,368 works that have together drawn 86,779 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 132; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.857; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.79.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.857 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 152 | 635 |
| 2024 | 123 | 1,397 |
| 2023 | 109 | 2,304 |
| 2022 | 113 | 3,589 |
| 2021 | 87 | 4,784 |
| 2020 | 97 | 5,780 |
| 2019 | 92 | 6,100 |
| 2018 | 110 | 6,679 |
| 2017 | 65 | 3,414 |
| 2016 | 120 | 5,334 |
| 2015 | 72 | 5,534 |
| 2014 | 63 | 2,787 |
Journal at a Glance
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