The Future of Water, Energy and Carbon Cycle in a Changing Climate

Dear Colleagues,

We hope this message finds you well. In light of the escalating concerns surrounding climate change, we are excited to extend an invitation for you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue entitled “The Future of Water, Energy and Carbon Cycle in a Changing Climate”, to be published in the Sustainability Journal.

Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, manifesting in rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent and severe weather events. The consequences of climate change are far-reaching, affecting ecosystems, human societies, and the delicate balance of our planet's natural processes. Amidst these challenges, the intricate interplay between water, energy, and the carbon cycle stands as a critical focal point. Changes in the climate directly impact these interconnected systems, while in turn, these systems play a substantial role in influencing and, at times, exacerbating climate change.

Climate change disrupts water availability, thus impacting energy production and consumption patterns. Addressing the interplay between water shortage and climate change involves implementing sustainable water management practices, improving water efficiency, and mitigating climate change through global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Adaptation and resilience strategies are crucial to managing the impacts on water resources in a changing climate. Likewise, energy production contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, shaping the delicate balance of water resources. The carbon cycle is profoundly affected by climate change, with alterations in temperature and precipitation influencing carbon sequestration in ecosystems. At the same time, human activities perturb the carbon cycle, influencing climate patterns.

This Special Issue seeks to unravel the complexities of these interconnections, exploring how changes in water availability, energy production, and carbon dynamics contribute to and are influenced by the broader context of climate change. We aim to foster a deeper understanding of these intricate relationships and encourage research that contributes to the development of sustainable solutions. Exploring and advancing research and development initiatives in sustainable energy, water treatment, and CO₂ capture presents a pivotal pathway toward fostering a more sustainable energy future while addressing the challenges of climate change. By strategically investing in innovative technologies, we can drive progress, enhance environmental resilience, and contribute to the global transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Manuscripts may present (but are not limited to) novel technologies and research that address energy sustainability, water treatment, and CO₂ capture, storage, and conversion in various domains in order to move toward a more sustainable future and a better environment. Manuscripts should address the interconnected themes of water, energy, carbon cycle, and climate change.

Please adhere to the Sustainability Journal's manuscript preparation guidelines, which are available on our website. Submissions should be made through our online submission system.

We believe that your insights and research findings are invaluable to this collective effort to comprehend and address the challenges presented by the changing climate. Your contribution will not only enhance our understanding of these critical issues, but also contribute to the development of strategies for a sustainable future.

Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please feel free to contact us.

We eagerly await your involvement in this vital exploration of future environmental dynamics.

Dr. Saeedeh Babaee
Dr. Hamed Hashemi
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. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly 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 2400 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.

• energy sustainability
• CO₂ capture and conversion
• water treatment
• climate change
• greenhouse gas emissions