Health, Well-Being and Sustainability
A section of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Section Information
The section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability aims to serve as a leading interdisciplinary platform for advancing knowledge on the complex interconnections between human health, human well-being, and sustainable systems. It seeks to promote research that bridges the gaps between environmental science, public health, social equity, and sustainability studies, with the ultimate goal of informing policies and practices that foster thriving communities and a resilient planet.
The section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability publishes original research, reviews, theoretical frameworks, and case studies that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- The health and well-being impacts of environmental (dis)amenities, such as green spaces, biodiversity, pollution, and urban design;
- The role of pro-environmental and sustainable behaviors in enhancing subjective well-being and mental health;
- Intersections between climate change, biodiversity loss, and human health, including resilience and adaptation strategies;
- Sustainable food systems, nutrition, and their influence on physical and mental health;
- Social equity and environmental justice in the context of health and well-being disparities;
- Innovations in healthcare systems and policies that integrate sustainability principles;
- Behavioral, cultural, and systemic approaches to fostering sustainable lifestyles.
The section welcomes contributions from a broad range of disciplines, including public health, environmental science, psychology, sociology, economics, urban studies, sustainability science, and policy studies. By fostering a dialogue across numerous fields, Health, Well-Being and Sustainability aims to provide actionable insights and inspire solutions for the most pressing challenges of our time.
Keywords
- public health;
- climate change;
- sustainability;
- climate crisis;
- natural disasters;
- biodiversity;
- pollution;
- eco-anxiety;
- pro-environmental behaviors;
- future generations;
- ecological resilience.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Control of Traffic-Related Emissions to Improve Air Quality (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Health, Nature-Based Strategies, and Resilience (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Sustainable Management of Multi-Hazard Natural Disasters and Industrial Accidents (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Impact of Heavy Metals on the Sustainable Environment—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Geographical Behavior and Health: Insights for Sustainable Well-Being (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Human Behavior, Psychology and Sustainable Well-Being: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 July 2026)
- Connectedness to Nature: Consequences for Well-Being and Sustainability (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Bridging Informal Divides: Urban Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Global South (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Healthy Indoor Environments: Air Quality in Sustainable Public and Healthcare Buildings (Deadline: 14 August 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics for Sustainable Healthcare Systems (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Sustainable Urban Designs to Enhance Human Health and Well-Being (Deadline: 13 September 2026)
- Lifestyle Hygiene and Environmental Hygiene to Promote Sustainable Health and Well-Being (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Human–Wildlife Coexistence—Future Solution (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Interdisciplinary Explorations in Health and Healthcare: Addressing Complex Challenges for Sustainable Futures (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Sustainable Urban Risk Management and Resilience Strategy (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Interdisciplinary Design for Sustainable Well-Being (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Sustainable Climate Action for Global Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Towards a Sustainable and Breathable Environment: Mitigating Air Pollution for Health and Well-Being (Deadline: 1 January 2027)
- Pathways to Sustainable Good Health and Well-Being: Integrating Environmental, Social and Economic Resilience for SDG 3 (Deadline: 1 February 2027)
- Health, Climate Change and Sustainability (Deadline: 1 February 2027)
- Artificial Intelligence for Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Sustainable Development Goals (Deadline: 31 December 2027)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
