Green Growth: Global Low-Carbon Economic Transition for Sustainable Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 April 2026 | Viewed by 1014
Special Issue Editor
Interests: environmental and energy economics; sustainable development; international trade
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The goal of achieving economic growth while maintaining environmental sustainability is known as "green growth". It places a strong emphasis on the shift to a low-carbon economy, striking a balance between greenhouse gas emission reduction and economic growth. This methodology tackles resource efficiency, climate change, and sustainable development objectives by disentangling economic advancement from ecological deterioration.
A number of industries are involved in the shift to a global low-carbon economy, including manufacturing, transportation, energy, and agriculture. It calls for a change to energy-efficient technologies, sustainable agriculture, circular economy principles, and renewable energy sources. Policies and tactics, such as carbon pricing, green funding, and regulatory frameworks, are crucial at national and international levels. To ensure a reasonable and equitable change for all stakeholders, this transition also entails promoting social inclusion, innovation, and the creation of green jobs. Green growth is a key component of sustainable global development because it offers prospects for economic diversification, resilience building, and enhanced human well-being in addition to environmental benefits.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mafizur Rahman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- green growth
- low-carbon economy
- environmental sustainability
- economic development
- climate change
- renewable energy
- circular economy
- sustainable development
- carbon pricing
- innovation and resilience
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