A Note from the Editors

Abstract

We are excited to announce the publication of the second issue of the journal Beyond Borders, advances in Global Welfare. The journal is supported by Boston College School of Social Work in collaboration with the International Social Science Research Group of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU). This special issue draws upon manuscripts coming out of the bi-annual conference of the International Social Science Research Group of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU). In keeping with the journal’s global orientation and vision of promoting a stronger evidence base to inform practice and policies decisions, this issue highlights the work of leading scholars, policy makers, and practitioners involved in the research on the various topics related to ecologic and social justice. Manuscripts included this issue cover a broad range of topics including factors, improved cooking stoves and environmental/household wellbeing, pathways to child food security, environmental protection and internal population displacement, dissemination and democratization of access to knowledge as well as the discussion on the relation between Human and Environment. The issue also highlights the work carried out by the International Social Science Research Group of the International Federation of Catholic Universities.

We thank you for your readership and hope you find this issue informative.