Innovative Pathways for Sustainable, Resilient Cities and a Greener Planet: The 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 2026)
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 285
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Interests: renewable energy; building energy efficiency; spectral regulation; coupled heat and moisture transfer; engineered energy materials
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Interests: urban ecology; remote sensing; urban greenspace; spatial pattern; urban heat island; landscape ecology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In a time of rapid climate change, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, and growing resource constraints, the need for integrated, scalable solutions has never been greater. WSF-12 will bring together global leaders, researchers and innovators to bridge science, policy, and society, fostering integrated solutions and collaborative partnerships that accelerate the transition from vision to action for a resilient and sustainable future. The forum will highlight the critical role of innovation and cross-sector partnerships in accelerating this transition.
This Special Issue will comprise a selection of submissions to the 12th World Sustainability Forum, which is to be held in Hong Kong, China from 21 to 24 August 2026. The submissions selected will undergo the standard review process of the journal and will adhere to the journal's guidelines.
This Special Issue welcomes research and review contributions, demonstrative case studies, management solutions, and policy perspectives.
Prof. Dr. Lin Lu
Prof. Dr. Weiqi Zhou
Prof. Dr. Mark A. Bonn
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- emerging technologies and integrated solutions for sustainable, resilient cities and planet
- resilient urban energy infrastructure
- sustainability education and innovative approaches
- climate change and socio-ecological systems
- sustainable urban landscapes and low-carbon mobility
- circular economy and resource efficiency
- renewable energy and smart grids
- policy frameworks for equitable green transitions
- sustainable economic models and green finance
- tourism, culture, heritage, and hospitality
- global strategies for a sustainable future
- inclusive strategies for water quality improvement, ecological restoration, and water resource management
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