Urban Energy Justice, Circular Economy Pathways and Just Sustainability Transitions
A special issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 1198
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urban energy; circular economy; climate change; energy poverty; energy transition
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cities are central to the global energy transition and the shift toward sustainable and circular economies. Since urban areas consume most energy and produce significant emissions, they are also key venues for implementing fair and inclusive sustainability efforts. The concepts of energy justice and a circular economy are increasingly seen as vital to ensuring that urban development is not only practical and resilient but also fair and inclusive.
This Special Issue will gather interdisciplinary research on how cities can promote fair, low-carbon, and circular growth models. This Special Issue aligns with Urban Science's scope by highlighting integrated strategies for urban sustainability, resource management, and socio-technical innovation.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Urban energy justice and inclusive policy design;
- Circular economy strategies in urban systems;
- Renewable energy integration and energy efficiency in cities;
- Climate justice and equity in urban sustainability;
- Energy poverty and behavioral dimensions of urban transitions;
- Comparative case studies from the Global South and Global North.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mohammad Jaber
Dr. Tekla Szép
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban energy justice
- circular economy
- sustainability transitions
- just transition
- energy poverty
- urban resilience
- renewable energy systems
- sustainable urban development
- climate justice
- smart cities
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