Sustainability in Geographic Science
A section of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Section Information
Section Sustainability in Geographic Science aims to study the sustainable development of human beings from a comprehensive geography perspective. The section not only focuses on the theory and practical research of physical geography, human geography, and geographic information science but also pays attention to the research that integrates environment, society, and economy, informing interdisciplinary research and education for sustainability. Specifically, Sustainability in Geographic Science welcomes original, high-quality articles and reviews on the following topics:
- Physical geography: interactions and spatiotemporal variations among the various layers of the earth (lithosphere, pedosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere), geographical processes, and elements (mountains, forests, grasses, fields, air, waters, lakes, and seas).
- Human geography: the practice of sustainable development of human beings, human well-being, culture, and community.
- Human-environment relationship: interactions between humans and the environment, geographical responses of human activities, and impacts of natural environment changes and climate change on land surface.
- Ecological science: the basic structure, components, and change of the social-natural ecosystem, focusing on the vulnerability of the ecosystem and ecological protection.
- Regional development and planning: integrated socio-economic, geographical location, and resources; research regional development and planning from local, regional, and global perspectives.
- Geographic information science: acquisition and application of high-quality geographic data, mapping, and remote sensing applications; geographic data and models for sustainable development strategies and decision-making.
- Geographic and ecological education: cognition and understanding of geography’s phenomena and knowledge; method, material, and logistics of geographic education for a diverse audience.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Geotechnical and Underground Infrastructures (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Geological Environment Monitoring and Early Warning Systems (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Active Tectonic, Geological Hazard and Seismic Sustainability (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Geographical Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism: Challenges and Opportunities (Deadline: 21 June 2025)
- Sustainability in Mineral Potential Mapping of Key Mineral Resources (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Sustainable Application of Land Surveying and Mapping in Land Resource Development and Management (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Groundwater Management, Pollution Control and Numerical Modeling (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Sustainability in Geoheritage, Geoconservation and Disaster Prevention (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Sustainable and Resilient Regional Development: A Spatial Perspective (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Spatial Analysis and Spatial Planning for Sustainability in Urban Areas (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Assessment of Natural Resources Sustainability and Ecological Carrying Capacity (Deadline: 1 September 2025)
- Geographical Information System for Sustainable Ecology (Deadline: 29 September 2025)
- Geological Engineering and Sustainable Environment (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing for Sustainable Spatial Planning—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Recent Advances in Environmental Analytical Chemistry Technology (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Application of Spatial Analysis Function of Geographic Information Systems in Sustainable Development Evaluation (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Climate Adaptation, Sustainability, Ethics, and Well-Being (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Geographic Information Engineering and Geoenvironmental Sustainability (Deadline: 28 October 2025)
- Advances in Mineral Resources, Hydrogeology and Environmental Sustainability (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis for Monitoring and Assessing Landscape and Ecosystem Sustainability (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- GeoAI Innovations in Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Research on Ecological and Environmental Sustainability Based on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Geographical Indications and Products of Origin as Tools for Agroecological Transition of Rural Territories (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Remote Sensing for Coastal Resilience: Addressing Climate Impact and Sustainable Solutions (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Green and Non-Invasive Technology for Sustainable Development of Groundwater and Geohydrology (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Sustainable Future of Ecohydrology: Climate Change and Land Use (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advancing Sustainability Through Remote Sensing: Addressing Climate Change Challenges (Deadline: 8 February 2026)
- Safeguarding Geological Heritage: Remote Sensing and Innovations in Sustainable Disaster Prevention (Deadline: 1 March 2026)
- Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Monitoring (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Applications of Geospatial Technologies on Urban, Environmental, and Public Health Sustainability (Deadline: 12 April 2026)
- Spatial Analysis and GIS for Sustainable Land Change Management (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Urban Futures and Sustainable Cities: Geographies of Transition and Transformation (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
