Deep Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be deeply integrated into sustainable development efforts to address environmental, economic, and social challenges. It highlights both the transformative opportunities AI offers and the ethical, operational, and governance challenges that arise when embedding AI into sustainability agendas. In addition, it aims to bring together diverse academic perspectives to identify emerging trends, address implementation challenges, and provide actionable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working at the intersection of AI and sustainability.

This Special Issue will extend the current literature by bridging the gaps between AI research and sustainability development, two domains that are often addressed separately. While existing studies frequently explore AI applications or sustainability challenges in isolation, this Special Issue intends to emphasise their integration, showcasing how AI can systematically reshape sustainability initiatives across different sectors. It also aims to highlight the issues of ethics, governance, and environmental impact—areas where research remains limited despite their growing global relevance. By presenting interdisciplinary approaches, practical case studies, and forward-looking policy insights, this Special Issue aims to provide a more holistic and actionable understanding that complements and enriches existing academic discourse.

We welcome research papers and review articles on the following or related topics:

• The role of AI in sustainability management;
• Applications of AI in climate action and environmental monitoring;
• The importance of governance, ethics, and privacy for ensuring responsible use of AI in sustainability contexts;
• The application of AI to achieve a circular economy and sustainable resource management;
• The application of AI in sustainability development;
• The application of AI to achieve sustainability;
• Management techniques for sustainable development;
• Innovative techniques for sustainable projects;
• The application of AI in climate action, environmental monitoring, and nature-based solutions;
• AI-enabled decision support for SDGs, ESG, and achieving sustainability.

Dr. Santoso Wibowo
Dr. Saeed Reza Mohandes
Dr. Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke
Guest Editors

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