Sustainability in Geographic Science
A section of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Section Information
Section Sustainability in Geographic Science aims to study the sustainable development of human beings from a comprehensive geography perspective. The section not only focuses on the theory and practical research of physical geography, human geography, and geographic information science but also pays attention to the research that integrates environment, society, and economy, informing interdisciplinary research and education for sustainability. Specifically, Sustainability in Geographic Science welcomes original, high-quality articles and reviews on the following topics:
- Physical geography: interactions and spatiotemporal variations among the various layers of the earth (lithosphere, pedosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere), geographical processes, and elements (mountains, forests, grasses, fields, air, waters, lakes, and seas).
- Human geography: the practice of sustainable development of human beings, human well-being, culture, and community.
- Human-environment relationship: interactions between humans and the environment, geographical responses of human activities, and impacts of natural environment changes and climate change on land surface.
- Ecological science: the basic structure, components, and change of the social-natural ecosystem, focusing on the vulnerability of the ecosystem and ecological protection.
- Regional development and planning: integrated socio-economic, geographical location, and resources; research regional development and planning from local, regional, and global perspectives.
- Geographic information science: acquisition and application of high-quality geographic data, mapping, and remote sensing applications; geographic data and models for sustainable development strategies and decision-making.
- Geographic and ecological education: cognition and understanding of geography’s phenomena and knowledge; method, material, and logistics of geographic education for a diverse audience.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Geographic Information Science for the Sustainable Development, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 8 November 2024)
- Active Tectonic, Geological Hazard and Seismic Sustainability (Deadline: 23 November 2024)
- Spatial Analysis and Land Use Planning for Sustainable Ecosystem (Deadline: 5 December 2024)
- Remediation Geology and Technologies: Geology-Focused Approach and Chemical–Physical and Biological Processes for Sustainable Remediation (Deadline: 9 December 2024)
- Rural Policies, Farmers’ Perceptions and Planning: Enhancing Collaborative Sustainability (Deadline: 10 December 2024)
- Geographical Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism: Challenges and Opportunities (Deadline: 21 December 2024)
- Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing for Sustainable Spatial Planning—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Recent Advances in Environmental Analytical Chemistry Technology (Deadline: 20 January 2025)
- Geological Engineering and Sustainable Environment (Deadline: 23 January 2025)
- Applications of Remote Sensing Technology in Agricultural Sustainable Development (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- GIS Implementation in Sustainable Urban Planning (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Geographic Information Engineering and Geoenvironmental Sustainability (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Integrating Tourism Development into Urban Planning (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
- Geographical Indications and Products of Origin as Tools for Agroecological Transition of Rural Territories (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Climate Adaptation, Sustainability, Ethics, and Well-Being (Deadline: 15 April 2025)
- Sustainable Cultural Tourism: Balancing Preservation, Development and Visitor Experience (Deadline: 15 April 2025)
- Application of Remote Sensing Technology for Land Use and Land Cover Change Analysis Volume II (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Geotechnical and Underground Infrastructures (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Geological Environment Monitoring and Early Warning Systems (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Sustainability in Mineral Potential Mapping of Key Mineral Resources (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Recent Advances in Diagenesis and Reservoir 3D Modeling (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Spatial Analysis and Spatial Planning for Sustainability in Urban Areas (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Sustainable and Resilient Regional Development: A Spatial Perspective (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Sustainability in Geoheritage, Geoconservation and Disaster Prevention (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Groundwater Management, Pollution Control and Numerical Modeling (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Sustainable Application of Land Surveying and Mapping in Land Resource Development and Management (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Geographical Information System for Sustainable Ecology (Deadline: 29 September 2025)
- Advances in Mineral Resources, Hydrogeology and Environmental Sustainability (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis for Monitoring and Assessing Landscape and Ecosystem Sustainability (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions: