Green Foundations: How Geotechnical Engineering Can Support Sustainable Infrastructure
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable infrastructure lies at the heart of global efforts to address the dual crises of environmental degradation and societal vulnerability to hazards. Geotechnical engineering is pivotal in building resilient systems that can withstand natural and anthropogenic threats. Recent research highlights the significance of advanced materials, innovative hazard mitigation strategies, and climate-resilient infrastructure in shaping sustainable societies. This Special Issue, "Green Foundations: How Geotechnical Engineering Can Support Sustainable Infrastructure", addresses the critical intersection of geotechnical engineering, sustainable infrastructure development, and societal resilience. Innovative geotechnical solutions are pivotal in creating robust and adaptive infrastructure systems as the world faces escalating challenges due to climate change, urbanization, and natural hazards. It emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches that connect innovation in engineering with social and environmental considerations, contributing to global sustainable development goals. Building on foundational research in geotechnical sustainability, disaster mitigation, and socio-economic integration, this Special Issue aims to inspire new insights and methodologies for resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
By inviting contributions from academia, industry, and policymakers, this Special Issue seeks to deepen our understanding and propose actionable strategies for creating future-ready infrastructure systems. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Their research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Geotechnical materials;
- Hazard-resistant infrastructure;
- Earthquake engineering;
- Urban sustainability;
- Geotechnical solutions for fostering societal resilience.
This Special Issue aspires to build bridges between geotechnical engineering and other disciplines, reinforcing Sustainability's mission to disseminate impactful and transformative research.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. S. M. Talha Qadri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable infrastructure
- social resilience
- geotechnical solutions
- earthquake hazard adaptation and mitigation
- green infrastructure
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