Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Conservation of Urban Ecology
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Social Ecology and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 127
Special Issue Editors
Interests: conservation; environmental ecology; wildlife ecology; ecosystem services; urban ecology; climate change; modeling; EIA
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urbanization has been a driving force behind economic growth and societal development, but it also exerts substantial pressure on the environment. As cities expand, natural habitats are altered, biodiversity is threatened, and pollution levels rise. To mitigate these negative effects, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) serves as a crucial tool for ensuring that urban development projects are ecologically sustainable. This paper explores the role of EIA in urban ecology conservation and the strategies necessary for achieving sustainable urban ecosystems.
This topic aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in promoting sustainable urban ecological conservation. By analyzing the role of EIA in biodiversity preservation, pollution control, climate resilience, and green infrastructure integration, this research seeks to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing urban sustainability policies and practices. Additionally, the topic highlights the key challenges in implementing EIA and proposes strategies for improving regulatory frameworks, technological applications, and community engagement to foster long-term ecological balance in urban environments.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Green Infrastructure integration
- ecosystem services
- climate change adaptation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Sang-Don Lee
Prof. Dr. Min-Kyung Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodiversity conservation
- green infrastructure integration
- ecosystem services
- climate change adaptation
- urban ecology
- environmental impact assessment (EIA)
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