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A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 6401

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Prof. Dr. Tien Sing

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NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Interests: urban land sustainable development; land economics; urban economics; environmental economics; energy economics; sustainability

Dr. Yang (Zoe) Yang

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CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Interests: urban economics; environmental economics; energy economics; Chinese economy

Prof. Dr. Zhenyu Gao

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CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Interests: carbon emissions of firms; climate change; environmental economics; sustainability; Chinese economy

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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a new Special Issue of Sustainability titled “Sustainable and Green Economy Transformation”. This issue explores the intricate relationship between sustainability and economic transformation, with a particular emphasis on the diverse dimensions of green practices.

In today’s dynamic landscape, the imperative to shift towards sustainable and green economic paradigms is paramount. This Special Issue seeks to unravel the intricate web of interactions between sustainability and economic transformation, addressing the critical aspects within green finance, green real estate, and the development of sustainable cities.

Our objective is to delve into how societies can make choices that balance environmental, social, and financial dimensions. We aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable and green economic practices, bridging theoretical insights with practical applications.

We invite contributions covering a spectrum of themes, including the following:

ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) integration in business practices;
Urban economic strategies for green transformation;
Renewable energy integration and transition;
Smart and sustainable cities;
Carbon emissions and climate change;
Sustainable finance models and practices.

Both theoretical and empirical research articles are welcome, providing a platform for a diverse array of topics within the overarching theme of “Sustainable and Green Economy Transformation”.

We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Kind regards,

Prof. Dr. Tien Sing
Dr. Yang (Zoe) Yang
Prof. Dr. Zhenyu Gao
Guest Editors

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sustainable development
renewable energy transition
smart cities
ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance)
climate change

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The Impact Path of New Energy Vehicle Promotion on Green Development—Empirical Research from the Provincial Level in China

by Jiang Wu, Hongquan Yi, Xi Zheng and Ke Liu

Sustainability 2025, 17(13), 5684; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17135684 - 20 Jun 2025

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The new energy vehicle (NEV) industry has become one of the most important industries in China’s economic development. Based on the panel data of 27 provincial administrative regions in China from 2011 to 2022, combined with the random effect panel of the Tobit model and the Bootstrap method to test the multiple intermediary paths, this paper studies the impact of new energy vehicle promotion (NEVP) in China on regional green development, taking into account the intermediary effect and regional heterogeneity of NEVP on the green development level (GDL). The results show that NEVP significantly promotes the GDL. The mediating effect of NEVP to improve local-level green development through the digital economy level is significant in the eastern region, while in the central and western regions, it is not significant. NEVP can significantly promote the upgrading of regional industrial structure and the construction of transportation infrastructure in the eastern, central, and western regions so as to improve the local GDL. Full article

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Sustainable Development of the Infrastructure of the City of Astana Since the Establishment of the Capital as a Factor of Tourism Development

by Zharas Berdenov, Yersin Kakimzhanov, Kamshat Arykbayeva, Kalibek Assylbekov, Jan Andrzej Wendt, Kulyash D. Kaimuldinova, Aidana Beketova, Gulshat Ataeva and Tolga Kara

Sustainability 2024, 16(24), 10931; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162410931 - 13 Dec 2024

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The underdevelopment of tourism infrastructure remains a critical barrier to the growth of the tourism sector in both the capital and regional areas. This article examines the concept and structure of tourism infrastructure, synthesizes methodological approaches for its evaluation, and identifies the strengths and limitations of these approaches. The study introduces a novel methodology for assessing the development of tourism infrastructure in the capital city. Based on the assessment, the city’s regions are categorized into four levels of infrastructure development: high, above average, average, and below average. The findings highlight the key factors driving tourism development and the obstacles limiting infrastructure progress, while also proposing strategic directions for its enhancement. Achieving optimal levels of infrastructure provision is identified as a crucial condition for advancing the tourism sector. The development of tourism infrastructure should be prioritized in regional economic policy. In line with the state’s “Concept for the Development of the Tourism Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023–2029”, this study emphasizes the need for a streamlined and precise classification of tourism infrastructure components based on a comprehensive framework. The evaluation is conducted using an integrated indicator that captures the development level of key elements: accommodation infrastructure, international event venues, and access to leisure and entertainment. Additionally, the article provides a comparative analysis of the current state of tourism infrastructure relative to the early stages of the capital’s development and tracks the dynamics of tourism indicators from 2010 to 2024. Several interrelated challenges affecting infrastructure growth have been identified. Notably, the study reveals that hosting international events and forums has significantly boosted inbound tourism compared to regional averages in Kazakhstan, although it has also constrained the potential for tourism business growth in other regions. The practical insights derived from this study offer a comprehensive understanding of the state of tourism infrastructure in Astana, which can inform future research and policy development for tourism infrastructure in major urban areas. Full article

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The Assessment of Green Poverty Reduction Strategies in Ecologically Fragile Areas: A Case Study of Southern Xinjiang in China

by Hongmei Chen, Weipeng Chao, Zhen Xue, Hanlin Wei and Qing Li

Sustainability 2024, 16(15), 6441; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156441 - 27 Jul 2024

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Green poverty reduction is a strategic choice for China to bring ecological benefits as well as economic and social benefits. This study examines three typical models of green poverty reduction strategies in Southern Xinjiang, which is an ecologically fragile region. The data for calculating the comprehensive benefits of the three models were derived from satellite remote sensing data, regional forestry bureau statistics, and survey data from 2021. The economic benefits are calculated to measure the net profit of a certain type of cover such as the supply of timber, forest products, and crops. The ecological benefits are calculated to measure the improvement in water resource regulation, soil conservation, carbon sequestration, windbreak and sand fixation, biodiversity conservation, and landscape recreation. The social benefits include providing employment opportunities and government subsidy. The comprehensive benefits are a weighted average over individual benefit categories. We found that the comprehensive benefits of the composite forest model, the drought-resistant crop model, and the industrial transformation model are CNY 288 million, CNY 50 million, and CNY 545 million, respectively. The composite forest model and the industrial transformation model have greater ecological benefits, while the drought-resistant crop model has greater economic benefits. Full article

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