We are delighted to announce significant updates to the Section structure of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH, ISSN: 1660-4601). Our Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Paul Tchounwou, has been working closely with each Section Editor-in-Chief to restructure the journals into seven main Sections. We believe these are contemporary categorizations of the ever-evolving field of environmental research and public health and will adequately cater to the needs of our readership and scholarly contributors. This strategic initiative aims to enhance the journal's transdisciplinary focus, foster collaboration across diverse fields, and elevate the impact of published research. As part of this restructuring process, several existing Sections have been closed to streamline the journal’s content and align it more closely with its revised scope and aims.

We are excited to introduce seven new consolidated Sections, each designed to encompass a broad spectrum of topics relevant to environmental research and public health. These Sections are shown below.

The detailed aims and scope for each of the new Sections will be updated within the next few months and will be available on the individual Section websites.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Editorial Board, MDPI leadership team, and all stakeholders for their invaluable contributions and support throughout this transformative process. Together, we are dedicated to advancing the frontiers of environmental research and public health through the pages of IJERPH.