Sustainable Interactions of Ocean, Atmosphere, and Environment: Focusing on Climate Change
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Air, Climate Change and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical oceanography; numerical modelling; atmosphere–ocean interaction; estuaries and lagoons; water quality; climate change; atmospheric dynamics
Interests: numerical modelling; physical/biological/chemical interactions; remote sensing; estuaries and lagoons; coastal zone monitoring; atmosphere–ocean processes; water quality; climate change
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Interests: physical oceanography; atmosphere–ocean interaction; climate change; renewable energies; atmospheric dynamics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interactions between the ocean, atmosphere, and environment play a central role in regulating the Earth's climate and supporting ecosystems. In the context of accelerated climate change, these interactions are becoming increasingly complex and critical, influencing weather patterns, biodiversity, and the availability of natural resources. Understanding and promoting the sustainable management of these interconnected systems is essential for mitigating impacts, supporting societal adaptation, and preserving environmental resilience in the long term.
This Special Issue will gather cutting-edge research that enhances our understanding of the critical and complex interplay between the ocean, the atmosphere, and the broader environment, with a focus on sustainability and climate change. As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, understanding these interconnected systems is becoming vital for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.
We invite contributions addressing observational, theoretical, and modeling approaches that explore physical, chemical, and/or biological processes. Topics may include ocean–atmosphere coupling, carbon and heat fluxes, extreme weather events, sea level change, climate change adaptation strategies, and sustainable resource management. Studies that highlight how anthropogenic activities are altering these fundamental balances or that examine innovative methods for monitoring and predicting climate impacts are particularly welcome. Interdisciplinary and applied research that supports informed policymaking, promotes resilience in coastal communities, and fosters sustainable practices is especially encouraged.
We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. Humberto Pereira
Dr. Ana Picado
Dr. Ines Alvarez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate change
- ocean–atmosphere interaction
- environmental sustainability
- marine ecosystems
- adaptation strategies
- coastal resilience
- extreme weather events
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