Toward Net-Zero Futures: Innovations in Carbon Management and Sustainable Transitions
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editor
Interests: environmental ecology; environmental impact assessment; environmental education; wetland science; theory and practice of planning and design for sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century has reshaped the way societies approach sustainability and development. Effective carbon management—ranging from emissions reduction and carbon capture to nature-based solutions—will play a pivotal role in this transition. However, challenges remain regarding aligning technological innovation, policy instruments, and societal engagement to deliver transformative change at both local and global scales.
This Special Issue aims to explore interdisciplinary advances in the science, practice, and governance of carbon management for sustainable transitions. Contributions may address diverse topics such as carbon accounting and disclosure, low-carbon urban design, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy integration, and the role of blue and green carbon ecosystems in strengthening ecological resilience. Studies on social innovation, governance frameworks, and policy pathways that facilitate equitable participation and accelerate the transition toward net-zero societies are also encouraged.
By integrating perspectives across environmental science, engineering, policy, and community-based approaches, this Special Issue seeks to generate new insights into the pathways that can simultaneously reduce carbon footprints, enhance ecosystem services, and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Prof. Dr. Wei-Ta Fang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- net-zero transition
- carbon management
- low-carbon development
- renewable energy
- blue and green carbon
- climate policy
- sustainability innovation
- SDGs
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