Carbon Economy for Sustainable Development: Theoretical and Applied Research
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: 8 May 2026 | Viewed by 488
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable economic development and financial innovation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, Carbon Economy for Sustainable Development: Theoretical and Applied Research, seeks to advance interdisciplinary research on the systemic integration of carbon management strategies into economic frameworks to accelerate global sustainability transitions. By focusing on the carbon economy, this Issue will explore how economic systems can be restructured to align with climate goals through innovative policies, market mechanisms, and sector-specific decarbonization pathways. Contributions may address theoretical advancements, empirical evaluations, and practical applications across industrial, energy, and socio-economic contexts, with an emphasis on overcoming barriers in hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry.
The Special Issue aims to bridge gaps between economic theory and sustainability practice by examining carbon pricing mechanisms, industrial decarbonization strategies, and the socio-economic impacts of low-carbon transitions. It will emphasize interdisciplinary approaches—spanning economics, environmental science, and policy analysis—to evaluate the efficacy of carbon economy models in reducing emissions while maintaining economic resilience. Additionally, the Issue encourages studies on equity, risk mitigation, and lifecycle assessments to inform scalable solutions for achieving net-zero targets. By integrating empirical case studies and policy evaluations, this collection will provide actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to drive a just and sustainable transformation of the global economy.
You can find more information on the aims and scope of our journal at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/about.
Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang
Dr. Xuemeng Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- carbon economy
- sustainable development
- industrial decarbonization
- carbon pricing
- renewable energy
- policy analysis
- sustainable transitions
- carbon capture and storage
- climate mitigation
- socio-economic systems
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