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Implementing Food Safety Standards in Sustainable Food Processing Practices
edited by and Gyimes Gyimes
submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: food system; food safety; circular economy; climate change; global health; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)
Construction Management and Sustainable Development submission deadline 18 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; life-cycle management; sustainable construction equipment; economic sustainability; climate resilience; resilient projects; eco-friendly materials; circular economy; ISO standards; cost– benefit analysis; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Advances in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services Management Towards Sustainable Development Goals submission deadline 18 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity conservation; ecosystem services; environmental sustainability; habitat restoration; species reintroduction; nature-based solutions; climate change adaptation; ecological resilience; conservation policy; sustainable land management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Sustainable Management in Coastal Areas and Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change Risks
edited by , Isabel C. Olivares, José E. Verocai and
submission deadline 18 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: coasts; climatic risks; adaptation; resilience and sustainability; estuaries; blue carbon; vulnerability; cumulative impacts; nature-based solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Circular Water Management in Sustainable Cities: Valorization of Municipal By-Products and Industrial Wastewater
edited by Huihui Chen and
submission deadline 18 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: municipal wastewater; industrial wastewater; valorization of the organic compounds; new pollutants in wastewater; different treatment technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)
Enhancing Urban Resilience: The Social Consequences of Climate Change and Adaptation Policies in the Cities of the Global South and Global North Cities
edited by and Efrat Eizenberg
submission deadline 19 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2239 | Submission Open
Keywords: social justice; adaptation; mitigation; public policy; Global South; sustainability; resilience; informality; developing cities; local governments; city planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Sustainable Management: Plant, Biodiversity and Ecosystem submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5902 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant and fungi adaptation; biodiversity change; community structure; forest management; plant production and protection; fungi-plant interaction; water management; grassland management; habitat maintenance and restoration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Integrating Ecosystem Services and Indigenous Knowledges for Sustainable Resource Management and Policy submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem services; indigenous knowledges; ecological economics; biocultural values; sustainability policy; nature-based solutions; UN SDGs
Multimodal Transportation Hubs: Strategies, Technologies, and Policies for Intermodal Operation Efficiency submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: management and performance of transport infrastructures; simulation and optimization of transport nodes; maritime container/Ro-Ro/bulk/project cargo shipping; transportation planning; air transportation; passenger/freight terminal simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Advances in Electronic Waste Management and Sustainability
edited by and Ling Zhang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-waste/waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE); sustainable development; circular economy; zero waste; extended producer responsibility; recycling technology and innovation; waste management policy and regulation; low-carbon recycling awareness and behavior; environmental justice; critical materials recovery; digital transformation; community-based recycling; urban mining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)
Solar Energy Technology in Sustainable Development
edited by Bruno D. Tibúrcio and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; energy storage; smart grids; solar concentration; solar-pumped laser; hydrogen production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Advancements in Safeguarding Biocultural Diversity: The Path to Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 21 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3752 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocultural diversity; knowledge systems; sustainable development; resilience; socio-ecological systems; transformative changes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Sustainable Development, Sustainable Policy, and Innovation: A Scholarly Inquiry into Corporate Brands and Investor Behavior
edited by , and Ling Lin
submission deadline 22 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 830 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; sustainable policy; innovation; investor behavior; corporate brands
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Logistics Systems: The Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Combinatorial Optimization
edited by , Mohammad AlDurgam and
submission deadline 22 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable logistics; artificial intelligence; combinatorial optimization; green supply chain management; carbon-aware vehicle routing; metaheuristic algorithms; machine-learning decision support; digital twins in logistics; reverse and circular logistics; lifecycle carbon footprint reduction
Advanced Technologies in Biomass and Waste Conversion for Sustainable Energy and Materials submission deadline 23 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; renewable energy; waste conversion; biofuels; bioenergy systems; sustainable fuels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioeconomy of Sustainability)
Economy and Market: Strategies and Policies for Sustainable Development
edited by
submission deadline 23 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; industrial development; markets; strategy; government policies; innovation; technology; green consumption; society; economic growth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Contribution of Intelligent Transport Systems to Sustainable Development Goals submission deadline 24 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14267 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent transport systems; sustainable growth; transport system applications; information quality; communication systems; reliability and exploitation; artificial intelligence; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Innovative Building Solutions for Decarbonized and Sustainable Construction
edited by and Katia Regina Garcia Punhagui
submission deadline 24 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5102 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; low-carbon materials; decarbonization in buildings; energy-efficient building solutions; circular economy in construction; building performance optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Carbon Emission Reduction
edited by Han Wang and Weigang Wang
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open
Keywords: low carbon; wastewater treatment; sustainable development; carbon emission reduction; energy recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability)
Sustainable Demand and Supply Strategies in Retail, Transport, and Logistics Systems
edited by Yu Gong, and Gaofeng Guan
submission deadline 26 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: demand and supply; transport; logistics; supply chain; sustainability; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Smart Grid Technology Contributing to Sustainable Energy Development
edited by
submission deadline 27 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids; energy sustainability; distributed energy resources (DER); virtual power plants (VPP); renewable energy integration; grid flexibility; power quality and reliability; intelligent grid control; energy storage systems; demand-side management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Human Behavior, Psychology and Sustainable Well-Being: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4605 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable behavior; happiness promotion; assessment; intervention; cultural differences; social policy; well-being; environmental change; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Biochar and Waste-Derived Innovations for Soil Remediation, Carbon Sequestration, and Climate Resilience submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; sewage sludge biochar; functionalized carbon materials; waste-derived amendments; soil remediation; emerging contaminants; carbon sequestration; greenhouse gas mitigation; biochar stability in field conditions; including seasonal changes; biochar– microbe– plant interactions; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)
Agricultural Landscape and Rural Sustainability submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural sustainability; rural resilience; agricultural landscape; non-urbanized areas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Sustainable Business Practices and Global Innovation Management in Emerging Markets
edited by
submission deadline 29 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; business practices; global innovation; management; emerging markets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Exploring the Impact of ESG Factors on Business Practices and Performance: Towards Sustainable Disclosure
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3292 | Submission Open
Keywords: business performance; corporate sustainability; Environmental; Social; and Governance (ESG); ESG reporting standards; risk management; stakeholder engagement; sustainable disclosure; sustainability frameworks; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); transparency and accountability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Management of Shipping, Ports and Logistics submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2064 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable shipping; green ports; maritime logistics; ESG in maritime industry; decarbonization; environmental management; digitalization and innovation; climate resilience; supply chain sustainability; maritime policy and governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Integrating Technologies into Education in the Digital Era: 2nd Edition
edited by Kun Dai, Jiani Ma and Feifei Han
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; sustainable development; technology; digital era
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Sustainable Management of Hydrological Systems and Water Resources submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated water resource management; adaptation strategies and resilience for water resource management; water governance; sustainable watershed management; groundwater recharge and conservation; water quality protection; climate adaptive strategies; emerging technologies and data-driven decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management for Sustainability
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: pollution control; biomanipulation; ecological remediation; climate change; algal bloom control; ecological health assessment; habitat restoration; water quality improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Managing Sustainable Development: Technology, Modelling & Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 107693 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; triple bottom line; sustainability framework; modelling sustainability; sustainability metrics; conceptual framework; sustainable practices.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Land Management and Sustainable Agricultural Production submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 53833 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop rotation; cropping systems; conservation agriculture; agroforestry; resource use efficiency; ecosystem services; crop– soil process modeling; soil health; carbon sequestration; climate-smart agriculture; production system carbon footprint; environmental impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Waste Valorization and Management to Increase the Resources Sustainability submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 33880 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste management; waste recycling; circular economy; sustainability; life cycle; carbon footprint
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Innovations and Sustainable Practices to Ensure Project Safety and Improve Risk Management Capabilities submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14773 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk; risk management; risk assessment; psychological risk; public health risk; toxicological risk; food risk; occupational health and safety management; quality management systems; environment management systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Advances in Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Integration in Architecture
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13571 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-neutral buildings; net-zero energy buildings; BIPV; renewable energy; sustainable architecture; building design; architectural education; BIM; building performance simulation; passive design strategies; LCA; green building rating tools; building standards
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Energy Transition Amidst Climate Change and Sustainability submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13027 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; energy transition; climate change; sustainable development; energy efficiency; energy policy; environmental impact; energy storage; smart grids; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Environmental Protection, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10425 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental impacts; biodiversity conservation; environmental sustainability; pollution; tourism; environmental management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Innovations in Environment Protection and Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7317 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental protection; sustainable development; sustainability; United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; environmental management; overconsumption and waste management; environmental impact assessment; climate change; deforestation; clean energy; renewable energy sources; economic inequality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Transforming End-of-Life Product Management: Leveraging Big Data, Deep Learning, and Sustainable Practices
edited by , Yasin Karagöz and Charli Sitinjak
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7080 | Submission Open
Keywords: end-of-life (EoL) management; big data analytics; deep learning; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LSA); material recovery; sustainable practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)
Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Strategies: Aligning Stakeholder Behavior Towards Wellness in Protected Natural Sites submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5538 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism; hospitality management; wellness tourism; stakeholder behavior; protected natural sites; marketing strategies; environmental sustainability
Fostering Sustainability: Business Innovation and Consumer Choices
edited by and Doaa Shohaieb
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5524 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable business strategies; consumer behavior; green marketing; pro-environmental decision-making; technology-enabled sustainability; digital transformation; sustainability initiatives; stakeholder trust; brand loyalty; corporate sustainability practices; behavioral insights; sustainable consumption; environmental responsibility; green innovation; sustainable development goals (SDGs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Construction Project Management for Sustainable Development: Green Building and Resilient Infrastructure
edited by , Hyosoo Moon and Kwonsik Song
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5219 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; green building technology; infrastructure resilience; smart project management; lifecycle assessment (LCA); energy efficiency in construction; digitalization in construction; environmental impact assessment; construction technology innovation; building information modeling (BIM)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Sustainable Architecture, Structural Design, and Environmental Engineering
edited by , , Martina Sciomenta and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4893 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable architecture; timber engineering; bio-based materials; structural design optimization; short supply chain construction; circular economy in construction; low-carbon building materials; resilient infrastructure; climate-responsive design; environmental impact assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Design and Industry: Innovation for Sustainable Futures submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4883 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable design; industrial innovation; circular economy; design– industry collaboration; emerging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Technological Advances for Lifecycle Optimization and Green Transition of the Built Environment submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4820 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; lifecycle optimization; digital integration; green building technologies; environmental impact; resource efficiency; built environment management; computational modeling; sustainable urban development; renewable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Advanced Applications of Cleaner Production in Sustainable Industrial Ecology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3990 | Submission Open
Keywords: reductions in natural resource extraction; material and energy recovery; cleaner production; environmental performance; environmental sustainability; life cycle assessment; renewable energy generation; green and sustainable manufacturing; process integration and optimization; sustainable evaluations of industrial processes; environmental management; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainability of Energy Conversion and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Systems
edited by Yongping Hou and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3294 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; testing; fault diagnosis; simulation; prediction; energy conversion; sustainable energy; performance evaluation; machine learning; degradation mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Smart Cities with Innovative Solutions in Sustainable Urban Future submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3216 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart city; sustainability; urban development; intelligent technologies; innovative strategies; machine learning; innovative solutions; AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Solution of Geological Hazard Under Climate Change
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2775 | Submission Open
Keywords: geological hazards; natural hazards; climate change; environmental impact assessment; sustainability; hazard management; risk mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Agricultural Economic Transformation and Sustainable Development: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2651 | Submission Open
Keywords: agriculture resilience and sustainability; agricultural policy; CAP reform; farm-to-fork strategy; rural development; LEADER and CLLD strategies; tourism alternative forms and sustainability; protected designations of origin and geographical indications (PDO and PGI); sustainable rural development and culture; Climate change; EU green deal; biodiversity and agriculture; organic agriculture; bioeconomy and circular economy; agricultural economy; precision agriculture; international trade of agrofood products; impacts of international crises and instabilities on agricultural product markets and supply chains; sustainability; farm management; and informatics; marketing of agricultural products; consumer behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
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