Health, Well-Being and Sustainability
A section of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Section Information
The section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability aims to serve as a leading interdisciplinary platform for advancing knowledge on the complex interconnections between human health, human well-being, and sustainable systems. It seeks to promote research that bridges the gaps between environmental science, public health, social equity, and sustainability studies, with the ultimate goal of informing policies and practices that foster thriving communities and a resilient planet.
The section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability publishes original research, reviews, theoretical frameworks, and case studies that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- The health and well-being impacts of environmental (dis)amenities, such as green spaces, biodiversity, pollution, and urban design;
- The role of pro-environmental and sustainable behaviors in enhancing subjective well-being and mental health;
- Intersections between climate change, biodiversity loss, and human health, including resilience and adaptation strategies;
- Sustainable food systems, nutrition, and their influence on physical and mental health;
- Social equity and environmental justice in the context of health and well-being disparities;
- Innovations in healthcare systems and policies that integrate sustainability principles;
- Behavioral, cultural, and systemic approaches to fostering sustainable lifestyles.
The section welcomes contributions from a broad range of disciplines, including public health, environmental science, psychology, sociology, economics, urban studies, sustainability science, and policy studies. By fostering a dialogue across numerous fields, Health, Well-Being and Sustainability aims to provide actionable insights and inspire solutions for the most pressing challenges of our time.
Keywords
- public health;
- climate change;
- sustainability;
- climate crisis;
- natural disasters;
- biodiversity;
- pollution;
- eco-anxiety;
- pro-environmental behaviors;
- future generations;
- ecological resilience.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Control of Traffic-Related Emissions to Improve Air Quality (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- New Insights in Organizational Well-Being and Sustainable Behavior (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Sustainable Food and Diets: For Better Nutrition, Health and Environment (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Development of Human Health (Deadline: 1 September 2025)
- Impact of Fires on the Environment, Biota, and Human Health (Deadline: 2 September 2025)
- Building a Healthy Future: Public Health and Sustainable Solutions (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- The Role of Low-Carbon Literacy in the Leisure, Health, Sports and Tourism Industries (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Environmental Pollution and Impacts on Human Health (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Challenges and Prospects of Sustainability in the Context of Global Health: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 1 October 2025)
- The Built Environment and One Health: Opportunities and Challenges (Deadline: 3 October 2025)
- Sustainable Innovations in Health Economics and Health Management: Opportunities and Challenges (Deadline: 10 October 2025)
- Decarbonization of Energy and Materials for Sustainable Development (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Sustainable Climate Action for Global Health (Deadline: 1 November 2025)
- Human Behavior, Psychology and Sustainable Well-Being: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 November 2025)
- Health and Sustainable Lifestyle: Balancing Work and Well-Being (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Explore Sustainable Development in Multiple Dimensions for Human Well-Being (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Health, Nature-Based Strategies, and Resilience (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Sustainable Urban Designs to Enhance Human Health and Well-Being (Deadline: 12 January 2026)
- Human–Wildlife Coexistence—Future Solution (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Interdisciplinary Explorations in Health and Healthcare: Addressing Complex Challenges for Sustainable Futures (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- The Contributions of Biotechnology to Sustainable Functional Food Production and Health Enhancement (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Sustainable Food: Safety, Contaminants, and Microbial Risks (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Sustainable Urban Risk Management and Resilience Strategy (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Sustainable Management of Multi-Hazard Natural Disasters and Industrial Accidents (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
