Geographic Information Systems and Cartography for a Sustainable World

Dear Colleagues,

At present, humanity faces the challenge of meeting society’s needs sustainably without compromising the chances of future generations’ ability to meet theirs. Sustainable development is an interdisciplinary challenge that concerns the environment, public health, and the economy. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda are a call to action for all countries. Scientists and spatial data stakeholders around the world utilize geographic information systems and cartography to develop plans and policies for sustainability. GISs are the ultimate tool to model, design, and analyze sustainable processes at scales ranging from local to global. At the same time, cartography supplies the visualization and maps that communicate sustainability tactics to scientists and citizens; it holds a key role in educating and raising awareness about sustainability in society.

This Special Issue aims to present research on the role of geographic information systems (GISs) and cartography in achieving a sustainable world. We invite submissions of original research articles and reviews. Potential topics may include (but are not limited to) sustainable development in relation to the following:

• Land use administration, planning, and optimization;
• Volunteered geographic information and participatory GISs;
• Digital twins, smart cities, digital earth/virtual Gl;
• 3D modelling and visualization;
• Cartographic design and representations at different scales;
• Environmental and climate change, natural resources management, and disaster management.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Andriani Skopeliti
Prof. Dr. Anastasia Stratigea
Dr. Vassilios Krassanakis
Dr. Apostolos Lagarias
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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• sustainability
• sustainable development goals (SDGs)
• geographic information systems
• cartography
• geovisualization