Call for Papers: Special Issue on “Water and War” Under the Conservation Geek E‑Zine (June 2026 Issue)

[Mrinmoy Majumder]

Dear Members,

Water has always been both a lifeline and a flashpoint. From ancient conflicts over rivers to modern geopolitical tensions surrounding dams, aquifers, and cross-border water treaties, the intersection of water and war reveals humanity’s most fundamental struggles for survival, power, and justice. In this special issue of the Conservation Geek E‑Zine, we invite researchers, practitioners, journalists, and storytellers to explore the multifaceted dynamics where hydrology meets history, ecology confronts politics, and peacebuilding engages with resource scarcity.

Themes of Interest

• Historical and contemporary case studies of water conflicts

• Transboundary river management and geopolitical tensions

• Water as a weapon or casualty in warfare

• Humanitarian crises, displacement, and access to safe water

• Climate change, drought, and emerging security threats

• Policy, ethics, and diplomacy in water-related peacebuilding

• Narratives, art, and creative nonfiction around water conflicts

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscript types: Short essays, research summaries, opinion pieces, case studies, or photo essays (1,000–2,500 words).

• Language: English (clear and accessible style encouraged).

• Submission deadline: May 25, 2026

• Expected publication: June 2026 issue of Conservation Geek E‑Zine

All submissions will be peer-reviewed or editorially evaluated for clarity, originality, and relevance to the issue theme. Selected contributors will receive an author feature and DOI-link access to their published work.

How to Submit

Send your manuscript (Word or PDF format) to editor_cons...@vfwe2024.info with the subject line “Submission – Water and War”. Include a brief author bio (50–100 words) and contact information.