Sustainability

Groundwater Monitoring and Methods for Sustainable Resource Management Under Climate and Anthropogenic Pressures

edited by

and Bogusław Bielec

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1624 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable water management; water recycling; water reuse; circular economy; wastewater treatment; water policy; climate resilience; nature-based solutions; water–energy nexus

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Sustainable and Smart Transportation Systems: Electrification, Alternative Fuels, and Green Mobility

edited by

Md Abdul Quddus

, Lokesh Das and

Sudipta Chowdhury

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1553 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable transportation; smart transportation systems; electric vehicles; alternative fuels; green mobility; transportation electrification; energy-efficient logistics; AI in transportation; low-carbon mobility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Sustainable Agricultural Engineering: Agroecology Sustainable Development and Agriculture Environmental Impact Assessment and Measurement, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nan Sun

and Kun Cheng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1506 | Submission Open

Keywords: agroecology; agriculture environmental impact; bio-organic fertilizer; greenhouse gas; soil organic carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Smart and Efficient Power Systems: Renewable Energy Storage and Grid Integration for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Mutasim Ibrahim H Nour

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1489 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy storage; smart grid; power system integration; energy management; artificial intelligence; sustainable energy; decarbonization

Digital Marketing Sustainability: Critical, Theoretical, and Practical Advances

edited by

Anna K. Zarkada

and

Christiana Tsaousi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 1383 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital marketing; sustainability; externalities; prosperity; organizational and personal responsibility; collective action; marketing sustainable products; promoting sustainable consumption; digital marketing technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, big data analytics, programmatic advertising, and blockchain); environmental, social, and ethical aspects of digital marketing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Advanced Energy Management and Audit Approaches for Sustainable Decarbonization

edited by

Fabrizio Martini

,

Carlos Herce

and

Claudia Toro

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1281 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; decarbonization; energy audits; energy management systems; process monitoring and optimization; multiple benefits; hard-to-abate industries; small and medium-sized enterprises; renewable energy sources; operational excellence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Electric Vehicle Revolution for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Liyan Zhu

,

Jianfei Chen

and

Chen Duan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric vehicles; fast charging and on-board chargers; electric machines and drives; integrated powertrain architectures; wireless power transfer; V2X; wide-bandgap devices; AI-enabled EV systems; sustainable mobility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Innovative Pathways for Sustainable, Resilient Cities and a Greener Planet: The 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 2026)

edited by

Lin Lu

,

Weiqi Zhou

and

Mark A. Bonn

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1234 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging technologies and integrated solutions for sustainable, resilient cities and planet; resilient urban energy infrastructure; sustainability education and innovative approaches; climate change and socio-ecological systems; sustainable urban landscapes and low-carbon mobility; circular economy and resource efficiency; renewable energy and smart grids; policy frameworks for equitable green transitions; sustainable economic models and green finance; tourism, culture, heritage, and hospitality; global strategies for a sustainable future; inclusive strategies for water quality improvement, ecological restoration, and water resource management

Integrated Reporting Practices and Circular Economy Disclosure: Drivers of Enterprise Sustainability

edited by

Victoria Bogdan

and

Camelia-Daniela Hategan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 1234 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated reporting; circular economy disclosure; ESG reporting; transparency and disclosure in integrated reporting; waste management reporting; innovation in circular business models; emerging technologies and circular business ethics; sustainable supply value chain transparency; circularity indicators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Operations Management Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Supply Chains in the Digital Era

edited by

Kihyun Um

and

DeYu Zhong

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable supply chain management (SSCM); digital transformation and operations strategy; AI-enabled systems and process innovation; ESG pressures and regulatory environments; context-specific theoretical advancements in operations management; SMEs and social enterprises in emerging and developed Asian economies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

AI-Driven Labor Transformation and Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism

edited by

Soona Park

, Mohamed E. Mohamed and

Yiran Kevin Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven labor; human–AI collaboration; AI-enabled service; AI labor transformation; AI-mediated service; hospitality and tourism; workforce sustainability; human capital sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Transformative Agency for Sustainability: Curriculum Design and Learning Landscape Design with Living Infrastructures

edited by Daniele Morselli and Beate Weyland

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open

Keywords: curriculum design; sustainability competences; transformative agency; Change Laboratory; teacher professional learning; sustainable learning environments; pedagogy and architecture; learning landscape design; living infrastructures; plant-based learning; nature-based learning; outdoor learning; participatory design; co-design; school as public space; circular education; upcycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Reframing Sustainable Tourism and Economic Growth in BRICS+ and the Global South

edited by Fernandes Elton and Reshma Sucheran

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable tourism; economic growth; BRICS+; Global South; tourism productivity; inclusive development; sustainable transport; tourism governance; digital transformation; SDGs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Smart Agriculture, Ecological Resources and Environment

edited by Lichang Yin and

Feiyan Xiao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1066 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart agriculture; resource utilization; greenhouse gas emissions; soil microbial carbon use efficiency; sustainable management; climate change; cultivated land use; yield–soil carbon relationship

Advanced Environmental Technologies for Sustainable Water and Waste Management

edited by

Danouche Mohammed

and

Naima El Ghachtouli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1059 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioremediation; sustainable waste management; adsorption processes; aerobic and anaerobic systems; phycoremediation; resource recovery; waste valorization; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Sustainable Carbon Market Based on Renewable Energy Production

edited by

Christos Dimitriadis

, Georgios Georgiadis and

Eleftherios Kontis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon market; renewable energy; emission trading; energy transition; climate policy; carbon pricing; decarbonization; electrification; environmental economics; net-zero strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Avoid, Shift, Improve: Building Sustainability Measures for Effective Climate Mitigation

edited by

Luka Pajek

and

David Božiček

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open

Keywords: avoid–shift–improve; life cycle assessment; whole life-cycle global warming potential; sufficiency in buildings; eco-efficient material design; active and passive energy efficiency measures; building sustainability; building design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Sustainable Education for the Future: Digital Innovation and Collaborative Learning

edited by

Majid Zamiri

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 995 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable education; digital innovation; collaborative learning; education for sustainable development; technology-enhanced learning; future-oriented education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Education

edited by

Hongfeng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 978 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; sustainable learning; flipped classroom; pedagogical innovation; lifelong learning ecosystems; immersive learning technologies; educational technology governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Food Loss and Waste in Agri-Food Supply Chains: Modern Challenges, Ethical Perspectives, Sustainability and Innovative Solutions

edited by

Giulio Mario Cappelletti

, Carlo Russo and

Nino Adamashvili

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open

Keywords: food loss and waste; agri-food supply chains; farm-to-fork approach; post-harvest losses; food waste at consumption stage; consumer behavior; sustainable food systems; supply chain efficiency; circular economy; food waste prevention; food waste valorization; digital technologies in food systems; traceability and transparency; logistics and inventory management; policy and governance; sustainability assessment; environmental impacts; economic impacts; social implications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Inclusive, Sustainable and Smart Mobility Solutions for Sustainable Cities

edited by

Luís Barreto

,

António Amaral

and

Sara Baltazar

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart mobility; inclusive mobility; transport equity; sustainable mobility; active travel; mobility policies; integrated transport systems; technology integration; smart city models; smart city governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Advanced Study on Next Generation Solar Cells

edited by

Yang Li

, Lixin Zhang,

Qinggao Hou

and Yajie Fu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 953 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; solar energy; device engineering; commercialization; energy storage

Latest Review Papers in Sustainability in Geographic Science

edited by

Erfu Dai

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 942 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical geography; human geography; human-environment relationship; ecological science; regional development and planning; geographic information science; geographic and ecological education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability in Geographic Science)

Sustainable Digital Transformation for Inclusive Growth: Green Transition Strategies

edited by

Khine S. Kyaw

and Zheng Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable digital transformation; inclusive growth; natural resource economics; environmental valuation; green innovation; data analytics; lean sustainability; circular economy; digital economy; supply chain resilience; green transition strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Managing Biobased Products in the Circular Economy: Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Business Models

edited by

Magdalena Muradin

and

Pasquale Giungato

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 830 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased products; bioeconomy; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA); life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA); sustainable business models; circular business models; environmental performance measurement; sustainable supply chains; life cycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Digital Innovation as a Driver for Co-Creating Sustainable Value in Culture, Heritage and Tourism

edited by Jens F. Jensen and Nanna Finne Skovrup

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 742 | Submission Open

Keywords: social, cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability; innovation; digital transformation; value co-creation; culture and heritage institutions; museums; tourism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Translational Research in Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating Data Science, Technology, and Field Practice

edited by

Biljana Balabanova

, Trajce Stafilov and

Paraskevi Chantzi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational research; sustainable agriculture; agroecology; agroecosystem management; precision agriculture; digital agriculture; data science in agriculture; artificial intelligence in farming; soil health and soil management; nutrient management and fertilization; irrigation management; integrated pest management; crop diversification; cover crops; climate-smart agriculture; soil–plant–environment interactions; remote sensing and GIS in agriculture; decision-support systems for farming; agricultural sustainability indicators; technology transfer and farmer adoption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Advances in Sustainable Pavement Design and Road Materials

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement design; innovative road materials; urban climate resilience; green transport infrastructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)

Sustainable Agriculture, Heavy Metal Pollution and Soil Remediation

edited by

Qinghong Sun

and Yue Tao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 682 | Submission Open

Keywords: composting; heavy metal; soil pollution remediation; organic fertilizer; environmental microorganism; livestock and poultry manure; straw degradation; soil improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Ecology and Sustainability)

Soil Carbon Sequestration for Sustainable Ecosystem

edited by

Chao Li

, Pinshang Xu,

Zhenggui Zhang

and

Yi Xu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 662 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil organic carbon; carbon sequestration; sustainable land management; climate change mitigation; soil health; ecosystem services; carbon budgets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)

Smart and Sustainable Water Infrastructure

edited by

Andy Nichols

, Seith Mugume and

Chen Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 657 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart water infrastructure; sensing and monitoring technologies; urban water systems; infrastructure resilience; climate change adaptation; water security; digital twins and data-driven management; nature-based solutions; sustainable drainage and wastewater systems; circular water economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Advancing Sustainable Development Goals Through Biobased Energy Systems: Integrating Technological, Environmental, and Socio-Economic Perspectives

edited by Blake A. Simmons, Xueli Chen, Anagha Krishnamoorthy and Yuxuan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 566 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioenergy; sustainable development goals; biomass; life cycle assessment; circular bioeconomy; energy policy; rural development; sustainability indicators; renewable energy; socio-economic impacts

Technology-Driven Sustainability Education

edited by Jørgen Bruhn,

Asun López-Varela

and

Nikoleta Zampaki

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 561 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability education; technology-enhanced learning; AI-supported transformative learning; digital narrative; intermedial technology; sustainable behavior change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Sustainable Management Practices in Supply Chains

edited by

Ping-Kuo Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable supply chain management; green operations; circular economy; low-carbon logistics; responsible sourcing; stakeholder collaboration; data-driven governance; supply chain resilience; sustainable development goals (SDGs); environmental and social responsibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Climate Change Adaptation and Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Ecosystem Services, Coastal Sustainability and Resilience

edited by

Vincenzo Maccarrone

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 522 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change adaptation; Integrated Coastal Zone Management; coastal resilience; natural capital; ecosystem services; sustainable coastal development; nature-based solutions; coastal governance; land–sea interactions; science–policy interface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

Climate Change Impacts on Atmospheric Circulation, Hydrology and Sustainable Ecosystems

edited by

Zhenyu Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 502 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; atmospheric circulation; hydrology; ecosystems; hydroclimatic variability; extreme events; land–atmosphere interactions; remote sensing; sustainability; adaptation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Air, Climate Change and Sustainability)

Latest Review Papers in Green Building

edited by

Francesco Asdrubali

and

Chiara Chiatti

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open

Keywords: green building design; green building rating; renewable energy systems integrated into buildings; sustainable building materials and low-carbon solutions; life cycle assessment of buildings; circular economy in the construction sector; occupancy aspects and users’ satisfaction in green buildings; multi-domain comfort aspects in green buildings; national and international policies to support green buildings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Sustainable Urban Water Management, Nature-Based Solutions, and Flood Risk Analysis

edited by

Aline Veról

,

Bruno Costa

and

Luciana Guimarães

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable urban water management; urban flood risk analysis; stormwater management; sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS); nature-based solutions (NbS); blue-green infrastructure; climate change adaptation; integrated urban water management; urban flood modelling; water-sensitive urban design (WSUD); NbS modelling; climate scenario analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)

Advances in Sustainable Approaches to Monitoring, Treatment and Policy of Micropollutants in Water

edited by Ana M. Gorito,

Cátia Graça

and Ana Sofia Guedes Gorito dos Santos

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 484 | Submission Open

Keywords: micropollutants; green analytical chemistry; sustainable water treatment; water policy and regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Smart Sustainable Cities for All: Systems Thinking and Emerging AI-Driven Technologies for Inclusive Sustainable Urban Mobility

edited by

George N. Papageorgiou

,

Kyriakos Christofi

, Pantelitsa Eteokleous and

Fernando Fonseca

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 469 | Submission Open

Keywords: systems thinking; urban strategic planning; sustainable urban mobility; active mobility; walkability; assistive robotics; accessibility; visually impaired users; active ageing; human–technology interaction; smart mobility solutions; quality of life; inclusive transport systems; smart cities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Sustainable Climate Change Adaptations: Enhancing Resilience Against Natural Hazards

edited by Jyh-Woei Lin

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: geophysics; green energy; climate change risk management; resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)

Technological Innovation for Sustainable Traffic Safety

edited by

Sadko Mandzuka

and

Miroslav Vujić

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent transport systems; traffic safety; technological innovation; smart roads and intersections; KPI and data analytics; data security; incident management systems

Renewable Energy Integration and Application in Buildings for Carbon Neutrality, 3rd Edition

edited by

Lin Lu

and

Jianheng Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; building energy; energy efficiency; energy storage; green buildings; building envelope; energy flexibility and management; sustainable infrastructure; carbon neutrality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Advances in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Grazia Leonzio

and

Emilianny Batista Magalhaes

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon capture; carbon utilization; carbon storage; CCUS technologies; greenhouse gas mitigation; sustainable development; life cycle assessment; climate policy; industrial decarbonization; circular carbon economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Chemical Engineering and Technology)

Beyond the SDGs: Rethinking Sustainable Development for the Post-2030 Era—the Fourth Way Perspective

edited by

Hyun-Hoon Lee

and

Sung Jin Kang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development goals (SDGs); post-2030 development agenda; the fourth way; sustainable development; sustainable development trilemma; inclusive growth; green growth; global governance; climate crisis; social polarization

Development and Application of Sustainable Composite Materials

edited by

Jin Wang

, Xiang Xu and Bobin Xing

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; lightweight composites; recyclable materials; eco-design; green processing; lifecycle assessment; thermoplastic composite; fiber-reinforced composites; composite structures; multifunctional structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)

Social-Ecological Systems for Sustainable Coastal Zone Management

edited by

Georges Seingier

,

Ileana Espejel

, Alejandro Espinoza Tenorio, Laura Vidal-Hernández and Leonardo D. Ortiz-Lozano

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: social–ecological systems; integrated coastal zone management; sustainability; resilience; governance; blue economy; adaptive capacity; transdisciplinary; science–policy interface; ecosystem services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

AI-Driven Knowledge Management for Sustainable Organizations

edited by

Claudia Covucci

,

Maria Giovanna Confetto

and

Otilia Manta

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; knowledge management; digital transformation; sustainable innovation; organizational learning; AI governance; ESG; human–AI collaboration; sustainability analytics; responsible innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

E-Bike City: Towards Sustainable Urban Transportation

edited by

Raky Julio

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric bicycles (e-bikes); e-bike sharing systems; urban micromobility; sustainable urban mobility; mobility systems and planning; bike-sharing systems; multimodal integration; first- and last-mile mobility; travel behaviour analysis; shared mobility; data-driven mobility planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Conservation Shortcuts in Coastal Ecosystems: Optimal Approaches for Monitoring, Management, and Public Engagement

edited by

Leonardo Lopes Costa

and Guilherme N. Corte

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: coastal ecosystem; ecological indicators; bioindicator; biomonitor; sentinel; spatial prioritization; umbrella species; disturbance indicators; flagship; keystone

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

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