Green Economy and Sustainable Economic Development

Dear Colleagues,

In response to global environmental challenges and the growing demand for sustainable solutions, the relationship between a Green Economy and Sustainable Economic Development has become more crucial than ever. A Green Economy aims to promote economic growth while also prioritizing environmental sustainability, responsible resource management and social equity. As countries work to align economic objectives with environmental commitments, innovative strategies for sustainable development are becoming a central focus for policymakers and businesses. Sustainable Economic Development, grounded in Green Economy principles, emphasizes the balanced integration of environmental care, social wellbeing, and economic resilience. Sustainable development is a multidimensional process that should consider several components when making investment decisions, including human development (education, health), social and economic development (environmental facilities, infrastructure, and economic growth), and environmental development (natural resources, environmental quality), social aspects and governance (ESG principles).

Achieving these objectives necessitates a cooperative approach across various sectors, utilizing advanced technologies, innovative governance structures, and policy frameworks that align economic growth with environmental responsibility. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consider several factors to achieve sustainable development, such as social equality, inclusion, and human rights, reduced poverty, improved education, and protection of the environment.

Although progress has been made, there are still notable gaps and challenges in understanding how green economic policies can be transformed into practical strategies across different scales, from local communities to global networks. Research is essential to assess the effectiveness of these policies, the impact of environmental innovations on economic growth, and the roles of governance and financing in fostering sustainable development. Further exploration into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by various countries, regions, industries, business sizes, governance frameworks, policy approaches, and resource allocations could enlighten the relationship between economic growth and sustainability outcomes. The complex relationships and links between elements of the Green Economy and Sustainable Economic Development highlight the need for additional research to bridge gaps across diverse fields of study.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of World, entitled “Green Economy and Sustainable Economic Development”. The Special Issue will publish a selection of high-quality papers which aim to contribute to the current body of research with papers that address various fields of interest.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: (1) The role of Green Economy in promoting sustainable development; (2) The impact of Sustainable Economic Development; (3) Policy frameworks for sustainable economic transitions; (4) Sustainability and Innovation; (5) Social equity and inclusivity in green economic policies; (6) Corporate responsibility in advancing sustainable development; (7) Sustainable Economic Development and Artificial Intelligence; (8) Sustainable Development Goals and Corporate Governance; (9) Environment, Social, and Governance Principles (ESGs); (10) Sustainable Finance; (11) Sustainable finance and investment for green initiatives; (12) The interplay between environmental regulations and economic growth. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this issue and to advancing the research agenda on Green Economy and Sustainable Economic Development.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Sustainability.

Dr. Maria-Eleni K. Agoraki
Prof. Dr. Andreas Papandreou
Dr. Spiliopoulos Odysseas
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. World is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• green economy
• sustainable economic development
• sustainability
• innovation
• corporate governance
• ESG
• sustainable finance
• sustainable regulatory framework