Volcanic Disaster Prevention and Sustainable Risk Management
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Hazards and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
2. Research Institute for Volcanology and Risk Assessment, University of Azores, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Interests: geology; landslides; geomorphology; risk assessment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Volcanic activity is among the most dynamic and impactful natural processes on our planet, shaping landscapes, ecosystems, and societies worldwide. As population density increases in volcanic regions and climate change alters environmental conditions, directly related volcanic hazards—such as lava flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDC), degassing, and earthquakes, as well as their cascading effects, such as landslides—pose growing threats to sustainable development. Understanding and mitigating these risks requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates geosciences, technology, environmental management, and social sciences.
This Special Issue of Sustainability, in the Hazards and Sustainability section, provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancing scientific knowledge and practical strategies for volcanic disaster prevention and sustainable risk management. We welcome contributions that explore innovative, evidence-based, and community-oriented approaches to reducing volcanic risk and enhancing societal resilience. The topic aligns closely with Sustainability’s mission to foster interdisciplinary research that promotes sustainable development, environmental protection, and disaster risk reduction in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews on topics including the following:
- Volcanic hazard assessment, monitoring, and early warning systems;
- Integration of remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and modelling tools for hazard assessment and prediction;
- Sustainable land-use planning and infrastructure design in volcanic regions;
- Socio-economic vulnerability, exposure, and community resilience;
- Risk communication, education, and participatory approaches to disaster preparedness;
- Nature-based and community-based solutions for mitigation and recovery;
- Policy development, governance, and frameworks for sustainable risk reduction.
This Special Issue offers a great platform for interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, engineers, policymakers, and practitioners. By sharing innovative research and applied experiences, authors will contribute to shaping sustainable, inclusive, and resilient approaches to volcanic disaster prevention and long-term risk management worldwide.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Rui Marques
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- volcanic hazard assessment
- disaster risk reduction
- societal resilience
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