Koozakar Collaborates with GREC-UNIKIN to Launch JEPSD

We are thrilled to announce that Koozakar has officially entered a collaboration with the Groupe de Recherche en Économie et Gestion de l'Université de Kinshasa (GREC-UNIKIN), coordinated by Prof. José Mvuezolo Bazonzi, PhD, to publish the Journal of Ecopolitics, Peace, and Sustainable Development (JEPSD, eISSN 3069-1729). This partnership, formalized in December 2024, represents a significant step toward fostering high-quality research in Africa and beyond. JEPSD provides a platform for interdisciplinary studies in ecological politics, peacebuilding strategies, and sustainable development policies, allowing scholars to contribute impactful, globally relevant research.

Such collaborations are vital in today’s scholarly ecosystem. Under the guidance of Prof. Bazonzi and Prof. Benjamin Mwadi, JEPSD ensures a transparent, timely, and standardized peer review process that strengthens editorial oversight and maintains rigorous academic standards. This partnership also facilitates knowledge exchange between regional and international research communities, empowering underrepresented voices and fostering collaborative solutions to pressing ecological and socio-political challenges. Looking ahead, JEPSD intends to expand its reach by publishing articles in both English and French, making its research accessible to a wider global audience.

JEPSD seeks research addressing ecological governance, policy interventions, and sustainable development frameworks across Africa and globally. The journal emphasizes open-access publishing, ethical scholarship, and interdisciplinary dialogue, providing a trusted platform for academics, policymakers, and practitioners. By sharing innovative research on environmental challenges, conflict resolution, and development strategies, JEPSD contributes to a deeper understanding of the intersection between peace, policy, and sustainability in diverse socio-political contexts.

We invite scholars, students, and practitioners to explore the maiden issue of JEPSD and engage with the groundbreaking research produced through this collaboration. Access the journal via https://koozakar.com/journal/jepsd and discover new perspectives on ecopolitics, sustainable development, and peacebuilding. This partnership marks the beginning of a long-term effort to promote research excellence, ethical publishing, and global visibility for African scholars in environmental and social sciences.