From Circular Economy to Entrepreneurial Solutions for Sustainable Territories

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Regions around the world are facing growing challenges from climate change, economic shifts, moving populations, and complex governance. Thereby, to achieve sustainable development, we need integrated approaches that link circular economy ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurship with effective territorial governance.

This Topic invites interdisciplinary research on how circular economy strategies, new practices, and entrepreneurship can help build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable regions. We are especially interested in place-based approaches, different levels of governance, regional and city planning, and policies that support the shift from linear to circular and regenerative systems.

This collection welcomes theoretical, empirical, and methodological work on sustainable changes in urban, rural, peripheral, and cross-border areas. We especially encourage studies on policy design, governance, digital and social innovation, green entrepreneurship, and regional development strategies. Thus, by fostering dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, this Topic aims to advance knowledge and develop practical solutions for sustainable regions.

Prof. Dr. Rui Alexandre Castanho
Prof. Dr. Fabrício Pelloso Piurcosky
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Data data	2.0	5.0	2016	25 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Economies economies	2.1	4.7	2013	23.1 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Land land	3.2	5.9	2012	17.5 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Regional Science and Environmental Economics rsee	-	-	2024	15.0 days *	CHF 1000	Submit
Urban Science urbansci	2.9	3.7	2017	21.6 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
World world	1.9	-	2020	24.7 Days	CHF 1200	Submit

* Median value for all MDPI journals in the second half of 2025.

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