Special Issues
Resources publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Alternative Use of Biological Resources: 2nd Edition
Deadline: 10 November 2026
Mine Ecological Restoration: 2nd Edition
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Soil Contamination and Ecosystem Health: Mechanisms, Impacts, and Remediation Strategies
Deadline: 10 December 2026
Climate, Resources and Circular Economy (KLIREC)—Interdependencies, Synergies and Tradeoffs
Deadline: 15 December 2026
Breaking Barriers to Wastewater Reuse as a Resource for Irrigation Sustainability: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions
Deadline: 20 January 2027
Cultivated Land Resources: Protection, Transformation and Sustainable Governance
Deadline: 31 January 2027
Thermodynamic Approaches for Sustainable Uses of Resources and Their Role in Economic Models
Deadline: 31 January 2027
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Water Resources—2nd Edition
Deadline: 20 February 2027
Assessment and Optimization of Energy Efficiency: 2nd Edition
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Governance of the Energy Transition Within Water–Energy–Food Nexus Systems
Deadline: 20 March 2027
The Utilization of Industrial Solid Waste Resources
Deadline: 22 March 2027
High-Efficiency Resource Utilization of Agricultural Solid Waste
Deadline: 10 April 2027
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