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Advancing Climate Risk Management: Strategies for Sustainability and Adaptation

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Air, Climate Change and Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 December 2026 | Viewed by 1910

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Neide P. Areia

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1. Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
2. Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: risk governance; participatory policy; environmental management; climate adaptation; sustainability transitions

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change is intensifying the frequency and magnitude of environmental hazards, creating complex risks for societies, economies, and ecosystems. Addressing these challenges requires advancing climate risk management beyond sectoral or disciplinary boundaries, integrating scientific knowledge, innovative governance, and societal engagement. In recent years, the literature on adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainability transitions has grown considerably, yet significant gaps remain in bridging conceptual advances with practical applications and in fostering inclusive and equitable approaches to resilience.

This Special Issue aims to explore how climate risk management can act as a driver of sustainable development. We seek to bring together interdisciplinary perspectives and empirical research that will expand our current understanding of governance, policy, and practice in this area. The Special Issue aligns with the scope of Sustainability by addressing the interconnections between environmental challenges, societal responses, and pathways toward resilient and sustainable futures.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Risk governance and sustainability transitions;
  • Participatory and inclusive approaches to climate risk management;
  • Policy integration across climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction;
  • Environmental justice and equity in climate risk governance;
  • Methodological and technological innovations for sustainable risk management;
  • Knowledge co-production and science–policy interfaces.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Neide P. Areia
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • climate risk management
  • risk governance
  • sustainable development
  • climate adaptation
  • resilience building
  • participatory policy and governance
  • environmental justice
  • sustainability transitions
  • science-policy interface
  • methodological and technological innovations

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Assessment of Carbonyl Compound Levels in Indoor Environments of Residential Buildings in Mexico City: Case Study on the Effects on Health and Quality of Life During Remote Work
by Rocio Garcia, Gema Luz Andraca, Julia Griselda Cerón, Rosa María Cerón, Maria de la Luz Espinosa Fuentes, Benedetto Schiavo, Víctor Almanza-Veloz, Hugo Barrera-Huertas, Ricardo Torres-Jardon and Violeta Mugica-Alvarez
Sustainability 2026, 18(1), 270; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18010270 - 26 Dec 2025
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This study aimed to determine carbonyl compound concentrations and assess their potential health risk in indoor air at three homes in different areas of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) during the COVID-19 lockdown. Sampling was conducted from March to April 2021, during [...] Read more.
This study aimed to determine carbonyl compound concentrations and assess their potential health risk in indoor air at three homes in different areas of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) during the COVID-19 lockdown. Sampling was conducted from March to April 2021, during the home office confinement period. Average concentrations of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, acetone, propionaldehyde, and butyraldehyde in living rooms ranged from 84.15 to 74.93 μg m−3, 66.49 to 50.20 μg m−3, 60.01 to 41.35 μg m−3, 74.58 to 63.02 μg m−3, 10.90 to 6.21 μg m−3, and 12.45 to 9.91 μg m−3, respectively. In bedrooms, concentrations ranged from 84.76 to 59.70 μg m−3, 50.12 to 51.73 μg m−3, 59.74 to 37.25 μg m−3, 76.62 to 59.72 μg m−3, 14.45 to 8.40 μg m−3, and 10.72 to 8.82 μg m−3, respectively. All measured carbonyls had significant indoor concentrations, exceeding those reported in other studies worldwide. From the statistical analysis, it was found that there were significant differences in carbonyl levels between the studied homes. This suggests diverse and prevalent sources in these environments. E-cigarette vapors clearly increased acrolein levels, and the use of personal care and household products (PCHPs) also contributed to higher carbonyl concentrations indoors. The lifetime cancer risk coefficient (LTCR) and hazard quotient (HQ) values for formaldehyde and acetaldehyde exceeded WHO and US EPA recommendations, indicating increased risks of both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic effects. Full article
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Home-Grown Indigenous Vegetables and Risk Mitigation Strategies for Enhancing Food and Nutrition Security Among Small-Scale Farming Households: A Systematic Review
by Nkosingimele Ndwandwe, Bonguyise Mzwandile Dumisa, Phumza Tabalaza, Neliswa Ntshangase, Melusi Sibanda and Nolwazi Zanele Khumalo
Sustainability 2026, 18(3), 1176; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18031176 - 23 Jan 2026
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Achieving food and nutrition security remains a significant challenge for small-scale farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, indigenous vegetables offer a promising solution to this challenge. This systematic review used four databases and retrieved 38 studies published over the past 20 years for [...] Read more.
Achieving food and nutrition security remains a significant challenge for small-scale farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, indigenous vegetables offer a promising solution to this challenge. This systematic review used four databases and retrieved 38 studies published over the past 20 years for synthesis. These studies highlight the growing importance of indigenous vegetables grown in home gardens as a sustainable solution to improve livelihoods and dietary diversity. Indigenous vegetables are well-suited to local conditions, nutritionally rich, and were associated with improved household food availability and income. However, farmers face various risks, including environmental, technological, economic, institutional, and social risks, which threaten their production. To overcome risks, farmers adopt strategies such as training, cooperatives, improved storage, and better seed varieties. Indigenous vegetable cultivation also empowers women and marginalised groups who play key roles in home gardening. Despite their benefits, indigenous vegetables remain overlooked in mainstream markets and policies. The review recommends that policymakers and stakeholders must provide support to promote indigenous vegetables through training and market integration, helping farmers commercialise their produce, while simultaneously enhancing food and nutrition security. Further research is needed to explore the profitability of indigenous vegetable production, analyse supply value chains, and investigate processing and manufacturing opportunities to support their market potential and sustainability. Full article
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