Green Health | Aims and Scope Updated

In June, the Green Health (ISSN 3042-5832) editorial team, led by our reputable Editors-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin from Sun Yat-sen University and Prof. Dr. José L. Domingo from Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain, conducted thorough discussions on its strategic priorities and updated the journal’s aim and scope.

The original aim and scope and the updated versions are listed below:

Aims (new version):	Aims (old version):
Green Health (ISSN 3042-5832) is an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge of the relationship between green concepts and human health. Human health includes physical, mental, and social well-being, while green concepts include environmental sustainability, ecological sustainability and the protection of nature. Green Health publishes a range of articles, including comprehensive reviews, original research papers, and short communications, though other article types will also be considered with the goal of fostering sustainable development for human health and environmental sustainability. Full experimental and/or methodological details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. There is no maximum length limit for submitted manuscripts. Large electronic files, software, movies, etc., that cannot be published in the main paper can be posted as supplementary material.	Green Health (ISSN 3042-5832) is an international, open access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in environmental sustainability and public health. It publishes a range of articles, including comprehensive reviews, original research papers, and short communications, with the goal of fostering sustainable development for both human health and the environment.
Scope (new version):	Scope (old version):
The journal's scope includes but is not limited to the following areas and topics: Effects of climate change on human health; Climate-health crisis; Relationships between extreme weather, natural disasters and human health; Toxicity mechanisms and adverse health effects of environmental pollutants; Ecological–environmental–health nexus and one health; Environmental footprint of healthcare; Green healthcare infrastructure; Greening of healthcare practices and healthcare-related activities; Ecologically and environmentally sustainable pharmaceuticals and healthcare-related products; Environmentally friendly materials and human health; Green energy production and human health; Connections between sustainable infrastructure and human health; Sustainable and healthy solutions for urban planning, built environments and indoor spaces; Influence of green–blue spaces on human health; Green health economics; Environmental justice and health; Impact of sustainable and organic food on health; Green exercise; Lifestyle-health sustainability; Occupational health and environmentally friendly workplaces; Effects of human activities and industries on the environment and health; Artificial intelligence in green health; The health and environmental benefits of acting green.	Green and organic food; Environmentally friendly materials (e.g., building materials); The influence of green–blue spaces (e.g., buildings, infrastructure) on health; Green infrastructures; Green exercise; Ecologically sustainable pharmaceuticals; Environmental impact of the healthcare sector; Greening of healthcare practices; Environmental footprint of healthcare; Cleaner production methods in healthcare; Occupational health; Effects of climate change on human health; Toxicity mechanisms and adverse health effects of environmental pollutants.

With this update, we encourage high-quality contributions in the above-mentioned fields. For more detailed information, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/greenhealth/about.

Green Health Editorial Office