Innovations in Environment Protection and Sustainable Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 553
Special Issue Editor
Interests: environmental management; environmental pollution; environmental impact assessment; environmental analysis; sustainability; environmental engineering; biofiltration; air purification; wastewater treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental protection and sustainable development are interrelated concepts that aim to preserve natural resources and ensure the well-being of both present and future generations. Sustainable development cannot be achieved without environmental protection, and conversely, sustainable development is essential for mitigating the negative environmental impacts of human activities. Both concepts strive to balance fulfilling current needs while safeguarding the planet for future generations. They seek to ensure that the economic, social, and environmental needs of today and tomorrow are met. One of the primary objectives of sustainable development is to develop the economy without exhausting natural resources. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges and ensuring that no-one is excluded. Among the 17 goals, several focus specifically on environmental protection and sustainability. These include goals related to clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and preserving life both below water and on land. Despite advancements in environmental protection and sustainable development, several urgent issues persist today. These include climate change, characterized by rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea level rise, and the significant threats they pose to ecosystems, human health, and the economy. Deforestation, driven by agricultural expansion and urbanization, is another major contributor to increasing carbon emissions and declining biodiversity. Additionally, overconsumption and poor waste management practices lead to greater environmental pollution and resource depletion. Analogously, economic inequality and the poorly implemented policies related to it make it difficult to solve these problems. Environmental protection and sustainable development are essential for fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and the planet. By integrating sustainable practices across all sectors—the economy, politics, and society—we can ensure a prosperous future for both the Earth and future generations.
This Special Issue focuses on the current state of knowledge on the links between environmental protection and sustainable development.
Dr. Rasa Vaiškūnaitė
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental protection
- sustainable development
- sustainability
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- environmental management
- overconsumption and waste management
- environmental impact assessment
- climate change
- deforestation
- clean energy
- renewable energy sources
- economic inequality
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