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Biomass Energy Technologies and Sustainable Agricultural Waste Utilization
edited by and Julián E. López
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 32934 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; energy; agriculture; technologies; waste utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Decision-Making: Bridging the Gap Between Awareness and Action
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 30179 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable consumption; pro-environmental behaviour; consumer decision-making; value-action gap; behavioural interventions; sustainability marketing; environmental psychology; eco-conscious choices; sustainability transitions; policy interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles: Can Environmental Impact Assessments Inform a Circular Fashion Future?
edited by Anne Peirson-Smith, Alana James, Kelly Sheridan and Thomas Stanton
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 29470 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable fashion and textiles: sustainable fashion and textile production and consumption; environmental impact assessment; lifecycle analysis (LCA); environmental degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Products and Services)
The Triple Nexus: Sustainable Management, Responsible Practices and Digital Transformation
edited by and Mauro Romanelli
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 28422 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; digital innovation; innovation ecosystem; green technology; corporate responsibility; ethical governance; stakeholder engagement; sustainable development; artificial intelligence; ESG
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Energy Use, Storage and Emission Analysis for Industrial Decarbonization
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 28153 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial decarbonization; industrial emission control; low- and zero-carbon fuel; renewable energy integration; system modeling and analysis; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Leisure for Sustainable Future: Exploring Sustainable Environmental Leisure Activities submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 27399 | Submission Open
Keywords: leisure; sustainability; society; culture; economy; communities; governance; tourism; intergenerational
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Towards Sustainable Futures: Innovations in Education submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 26067 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable education; educational innovation; blended learning; open educational resources (OERs); AI in education; personalized learning; competency-based education (CBE); educational equity; community engagement in education; global citizenship education; transformative learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis for Monitoring and Assessing Landscape and Ecosystem Sustainability
edited by , Ziqi Meng and Nanshan You
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 25996 | Submission Open
Keywords: spatial analysis; remote sensing; landscape sustainability; ecosystem services; natural resource management; climate change; ecological resilience; land use change; environmental monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability in Geographic Science)
Digital Transformation in Sustainable Supply Chain and Service Operations
edited by , Qiang Cai and Erjiang E
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 21939 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; digitalization; sustainable supply chain; AI/big data-driven; IoT applications; supply chain management; supply chain optimization; environmental sustainability; socio-economic impacts; service; operations management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Future Trends in Food Processing and Food Preservation Techniques
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20509 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; green synthesis; starch nanoparticles; food packaging; clean label; minimal processing techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)
Digital Transformation for Resilient and Sustainable Businesses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 17095 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; business resilience; sustainable development; Industry 4.0; innovation; data-driven decision making; big data analytics; artificial intelligence; smart business models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Development and Application in Autonomous Driving System for Better Mobility
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15404 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; Industry 4.0; human– machine interaction; industrial engineering; user behavior; innovation; management; policy; inclusive society; service design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Sustainable Urban Planning Models and Effective Management Tools in Resilient Low-Carbon Cities: Issues, Methods and Innovations—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15387 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban planning; smart cities; low-carbon resilience; decarbonization; sustainable development goals; decision support methods; urban regeneration; built environment; soil saving; evaluation tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Digital Transformation and Economic Development: Strategies for Sustainable Industrial Competitiveness submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15142 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; artificial intelligence; economic development; industries; sustainability; competitiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Ecology, Environment, and Watershed Management
edited by Lixin Wang, Lu Wen and Zhiyong Pei
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14682 | Submission Open
Keywords: watershed management; water cycle; environmental sustainability; forest ecosystem; wetland ecosystem; ecosystem management strategy; pollution reduction; ecosystem services; ecological balance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Social Responsibility, Education and Managerial Strategies for Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13906 | Submission Open
Keywords: corporate social responsibility; business strategies; managerial strategies; sustainable development; SDGs; ESG; green economy; sustainable business; education for sustainability; CSR and education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Advances in Industrial Engineering and Management Towards Sustainable Development Goals
edited by Yanjie Zhou
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13745 | Submission Open
Keywords: industry engineering; sustainable manufacturing; circular economy; supply chain management; sustainable decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Assessment, 2nd Edition
edited by , Zelong Yi and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12718 | Submission Open
Keywords: ESG performance assessment; ESG rating; ESG data authenticity; ESG measure; ESG investing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustaining Growth: Balancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Concerns in Rural and Agricultural Development
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12430 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; sustainable agriculture; orphan crops; geographical indications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Nature-Based Solutions to Address Climate Change for Sustainable Development
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12302 | Submission Open
Keywords: nature-based solutions; hydro-meteorological hazards; risk mitigation and adaptation; NbS policies; green infrastructure; ecosystem-based management; stakeholder participation; co-creation; ecological engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Sustainable Operations: Innovations in Management for a Greener Future
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11432 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable innovation; green supply chain; environmental policy; climate change; ESG; renewable energy in operations; sustainable operation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Health, Nature-Based Strategies, and Resilience
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11200 | Submission Open
Keywords: nature-based solutions; public health; planetary health; resilience; greenspace; bluespace; nature connectedness; nature-based interventions; nature-based therapy; pre-environmental behavior; citizen science; eco-anxiety; climate change; adaptation; mitigation; sustainable food systems; natural products; environmental justice; indigenous knowledge; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Sustainable Renewable Energy: Smart Grid and Electric Power System
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11137 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids and sustainable renewable energy integration; power system control and optimization; energy storage and saving technologies; wind power and solar related technologies; power system wide area perception and advanced metering infrastructure; cyber physical power system; carbon reduction technologies; electric vehicles and smart grids; artificial intelligence and electric power system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainable Management of Multi-Hazard Natural Disasters and Industrial Accidents
edited by , , Yiping Bai and Ana María Cruz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11135 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-hazard risk; NATECH event; domino effect; risk assessment; accident prevention; disaster reduction; emergency management; public safety; infrastructure resilience; urban sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Sustainability, Strategic Management, Smart Governance and Smart Cities: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10806 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart city; strategy; sustainability; innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Advanced Research on Marine and Deep Oil & Gas Development
edited by Jianbo Zhang, Xiaohui Sun and Wenqiang Lou
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10800 | Submission Open
Keywords: oil and gas development; marine; deep strata; drilling; multiphase flow; flow assurance; pressure control; production increase; intelligence development; environmental safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Exploratory Railway Track Structure, Railway Operation and Transport in Sustainable Development of Railway Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10621 | Submission Open
Keywords: railway infrastructure; railway tracks; railway operation; rail transportation; timetabling; rail transport management; sustainable railway system; modelling and simulation; rail passengers mobility; transport services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Innovative Approaches in Greenhouses and Biosystems Engineering for a Sustainable Future submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10530 | Submission Open
Keywords: greenhouse technology; sustainable greenhouse agriculture; precision agriculture in greenhouses; renewable energy for greenhouses; water management in greenhouses; climate control in greenhouses; automation and robotics in greenhouses; numerical simulation for greenhouses; experimental analysis in greenhouses; water– food– energy nexus in greenhouse systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Agriculture, Food, and Resources for Sustainable Economic Development
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9132 | Submission Open
Keywords: agriculture; food; resources; sustainable development; rural economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Environmental Planning and Governance for Sustainable Cities submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8582 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart sustainable cities; circular cities; 15-minute cities; urban climate; governance; urbanization; environmental planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
From Waste to Resource: Processing Waste and By-Products into Valuable Products submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8407 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste; by-products; circular economy; sustainable development; environmental protection; energy; fertilizers; biorefineries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Sustainable Urban and Rural Land Planning and Utilization
edited by , Shanshan Wu and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8339 | Submission Open
Keywords: land planning; land utilization; mathematical modelling; data analysis; complex network; deep learning; software; land policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the Transformation of the World Economy
edited by and Vincent Rolandas Giedraitis
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8256 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development goals (SDGs); economic transformation; sustainability modeling; quantitative methods in sustainability; circular economy; green finance and investment; data-driven decision making (DDDM) for sustainability; sustainability metrics and indicators; policy modeling for sustainable development; impact assessment of SDG implementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Materials, Waste Management, and Recycling submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8205 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycled materials; industrial waste; agricultural waste; waste management; recycling technology; sustainable materials; renewable materials; green technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)
Building a Healthy Marine Environment: A Conservation Biology Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8147 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine conservation; ecosystem resilience; sustainable fisheries; marine biodiversity; climate change impacts; coastal restoration; marine ecosystem services; ocean sustainability; marine protected areas; conservation biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Ground Source Heat Pump and Renewable Energy Hybridization
edited by and Javier M. Rey Hernández
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8121 | Submission Open
Keywords: ground source heat pump; hybrid heat pump energy systems; geothermal energy; renewable energy integration; energy efficiency; thermal energy storage; system optimization; environmental impact assessment; economic feasibility; energy sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainable Development Education for the 21st Century: Teaching Method and Education System
edited by , and Chiraz Anane
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7680 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability education; sustainable development goals (SDGs); transformative learning; curriculum innovation; pedagogical strategies; systems thinking in education; educational policy and governance; inclusive education; digital and AI-enhanced learning; whole-institution approach
Awareness, Understanding, and Mitigation Measures of Climate Change Towards Sustainable Development
edited by Bhuepsh Mishra and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7677 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate awareness; informed decision making; climate policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Sustainability of Local Agri-Food Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6114 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; agri-food systems; traceability; quality; safety; measurements; certifications; indicators; surveys; producers; consumers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Sustainability in Economics: Environmental Economics and Resource Economics
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5512 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental economics; sustainable development; climate change; circular economy; green innovation; environmental policy; energy transition; public policy; ecological economics; resources economics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Circular Economy and Sustainable Technological Innovation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5500 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; sustainable technological innovation; sustainable business model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Rainfall Patterns and Flood and Drought Risk: Assessing Vulnerabilities, Building Resilience and Enhancing Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5335 | Submission Open
Keywords: rainfall models; IDF/DDF curves; precipitation data; design storms; drought indicators; flood and drought vulnerability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Durability Assessment of Stone-Built Heritage submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4825 | Submission Open
Keywords: durability; stone heritage; weathering; building materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Enterprise Operation and Innovation Management Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4705 | Submission Open
Keywords: global entrepreneurship issues; social and economic sustainable development; innovation management policy; Industry 4.0; energy and environmental challenges; Green Deal; corporate social responsibility; environmental production; smart economy; international sustainable business development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Environmental Economics, Productivity and Efficiency: Synergies for Sustainable Development
edited by Fusco Elisa and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4591 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental efficiency; productivity analysis; composite sustainability indicators; eco-efficiency; frontier methods; environmental economics; circular economy; ESG indicators; sustainability measurement; sustainable development indicators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Energy-Efficient Technologies in Wastewater Treatment: Innovations and Application
edited by , Sahar Bouaddi and Ali Faddouli
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4562 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; energy efficiency; wastewater treatment; renewable energy; energy recovery; membrane bioreactors (MBRs); sustainable water management; resource recovery; energy treatment technologies; wastewater to energy; sludge management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Urban Planning and Construction Management Under Smart City Development submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4390 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart cities; urban planning; construction management; urban resilience; built environment; carbon emissions; innovative solutions; old community renewal; public engagement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Performance in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems: The Role of Climate Change and Innovation Policy
edited by Nugun Jellason, Roohi Imtiaz and Gbemisola Ogbolu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4347 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; innovation policy; agri-food system; technology advancement; sustainable practices; system transformation; smallholder farmers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and AI-Generated Content (AIGC) for Sustainable Futures: Innovations in Education, Culture, and Society submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4155 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence (GAI); AI-generated content (AIGC); sustainability; sustainable development goals (SDGs); personalized learning; creative industries; environmental storytelling
Innovating for the SDGs: Scientific and Technological Pathways to Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4154 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development goals; life cycle assessment; mitigation; adaptation; clean energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Development Goals towards Sustainability)
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