HomeSearchnpj Climate Action

npj Climate Action

Nature Portfolio · United Kingdom · Est. 2023

eISSN2731-9814
WOS ESCIDOAJOpen Access
68
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI56
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total68
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
165
days submission → published
measured · last 19 articles · accept 136d
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

H-Indexi
20
Total Worksi
330
Total Citationsi
1,992
2yr Mean Citednessi
4.65
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

npj Climate Action considers research that explores all aspects of mitigating the hazardous effects of global climate change. The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to: Mitigation of the effects of climate change Resilience and adaptation Policy and governance Economic impact of climate change Sustainable development practices in business, finance, agriculture, forestry, urban planning, transportation, and waste management Climate justice, equity, and social inclusion Renewable energy technologies Climate engineering, technology, and innovation Community action and grassroots movements Education, outreach, and behavioral studies Coupled human-environment systems The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by climate change experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series , this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2023
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications330
OA Since2021
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

APC Cost€1,190
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Nature Portfolio
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2731-9814
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
€1,190
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Environmental SciencesEnvironmental Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Sustainability and Climate Change GovernanceClimate Change Policy and EconomicsClimate Change Communication and PerceptionEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityClimate Change, Adaptation, MigrationClimate Change and GeoengineeringEnvironmental Impact and SustainabilityEnergy, Environment, and Transportation PoliciesClimate change impacts on agricultureClimate Change and Health Impacts

Frequently asked questions about npj Climate Action

Is npj Climate Action a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for npj Climate Action: it is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 68/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of npj Climate Action?

npj Climate Action is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 4.65.

Is npj Climate Action indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

npj Climate Action is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of npj Climate Action?

npj Climate Action considers research that explores all aspects of mitigating the hazardous effects of global climate change. The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to: Mitigation of the effects of climate change Resilience and adaptation Policy and governance Economic impact of climate change Sustainable development practices in business, finance, agriculture, forestry, urban planning, transportation, and waste management Climate justice, equity, and social inclusion Renewable energy technologies Climate engineering, technology, and innovation Community action an

How much does it cost to publish in npj Climate Action?

npj Climate Action charges an article processing charge (APC) of about €1,190 for open-access publication.

Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search
Understand these signals
How to tell if a journal is predatoryWhat Q1–Q4 quartiles meanWeb of Science vs Scopus vs DOAJWhat is an APC?

Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref