Energy Transition Amidst Climate Change and Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 659
Special Issue Editors
Interests: agricultural market; fisheries market; oil market; natural gas market; coal market; energy transition; energy security; energy-environmental Kuznets curve; time series analysis; discrete choice experiment; altruistic consumption
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy transition refers to the global shift from traditional fossil fuel-based energy systems (such as coal, oil, and natural gas) to renewable and sustainable energy sources (such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass). This transition is essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change, and ensuring a sustainable energy future. As the impacts of global warming become increasingly severe, the urgency for an energy transition is growing. In addition to mitigating and adapting to address the severe impacts of global warming, the issue of sustainability is also becoming increasingly crucial. Additionally, the transition to sustainable development amidst climate change is essential for achieving carbon neutrality and reducing the impacts of climate change by decarbonizing the energy sector.
This Special Issue seeks to solicit studies related to energy transition concerning mitigation and adaptation strategies for global warming. By exploring the technical, environmental, economic, social, and policy dimensions of this transition, stakeholders can develop comprehensive strategies to achieve global sustainability goals. This topic not only advances scientific understanding but also informs practical solutions and policy decisions that drive global progress towards a sustainable energy system.
1) Aim of the Special Issue and how the subject relates to the journal scope.
In addition to sustainable development, this Special Issue falls within Sustainability's scope, which includes technical, environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability. There are multiple aspects of sustainability that are touched on by the energy transition. A fundamental aspect of technical sustainability is the development and implementation of renewable energy technologies. In order to achieve environmental sustainability goals, it is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants by switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy. For sustainable development and alignment with international climate targets, like the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is essential to develop and enact policies that support the energy transition. By addressing pressing sustainability challenges and fostering interdisciplinary research that advances sustainable development and global sustainability, this Special Issue fulfills the journal's mission.
2) Suggest themes.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Renewable energy;
- Energy storage and grid modernization;
- Energy policy during energy transition;
- Sustainable Urban Development and Transportation;
- Adopting new green technology like green hydrogen and CCUS;
- Climate finance
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Kentaka Aruga
Dr. Md. Monirul Islam
Dr. Arifa Jannat
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy
- energy transition
- climate change
- sustainable development
- energy efficiency
- energy policy
- environmental impact
- energy storage
- smart grids
- sustainable energy
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