Sustainable Ecosystem Protection: Pollution Stress in the Ecosystem and Potential Solutions
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Resources and Sustainable Utilization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Anthropogenic chemical stressors, including persistent organic pollutants (POPs), pesticides, and drug residues, pose significant threats to ecosystems. These pollutants, originating from industrial, agricultural, and urban activities, can accumulate in sediments and organisms, leading to long-term ecological impacts. Understanding the distribution of these contaminants, their fates, and their effects is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies.
This Special Issue, “Sustainable Ecosystem Protection: Pollution Stress in the Ecosystem and Potential Solutions”, aims to gather interdisciplinary research focused on the assessing and managing of chemical stress in the natural environment. We invite contributions that explore the mechanisms of contaminant transport and accumulation, the use of passive sampling techniques, and the application of chemical activity concepts to assess bioavailability and toxicity. Studies on the impact of contaminant mixtures on organisms, the role of organic matter in pollutant dynamics, and innovative remediation approaches are particularly welcome.
Submissions may also focus on risk assessment methodologies that support the sustainable management of ecosystems. We encourage original research articles, reviews, and case studies that provide insights into the complex interactions between chemical pollutants and environments.
We look forward to recieving your contributions to this Special Issue, which aims to advance our understanding and the protection of ecosystems in the face of chemical stress.
Dr. Anna Sobeková
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ecosystem protection
- anthropogenic chemical stress
- environmental pollution
- biodiversity conservation
- ecosystem sustainability
- contaminants of emerging concern
- sustainable development
- environmental risk assessment
- soil and water contamination
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