Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Sustainable Practices and Future
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 2350
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Interests: renewable energy technologies; environmental sustainability; climate change mitigation; building performance; high-efficient HVAC systems
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Interests: artificial intelligence; machine learning; data mining; neural network
Interests: strategy; leadership; sustainability; multi-criteria decision making analysis; SMEs growth strategies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability has emerged as a critical and timely issue due to the escalating environmental challenges and the rapid advancement of AI technologies. As AI continues to evolve and its applications expand, there is a growing need to harness its potential to optimise resource use, mitigate environmental impacts, and foster long-term sustainability. AI technologies are at the forefront of this transformation, which offer innovative solutions for optimising energy systems, enhancing precision agriculture, improving real-time environmental monitoring, and aiding in climate change mitigation. By leveraging AI, people can significantly advance their sustainability goals, promote more efficient use of resources, and reduce the overall environmental footprint.
However, despite these promising developments, notable gaps remain in the literature. Comprehensive studies on the lifecycle energy consumption and carbon footprint in association with AI technologies are still limited. In addition, cross-sectoral integration of AI applications for holistic sustainability strategies is underexplored, while the ethical implications and governance models for responsible AI deployment in sustainability require further examination. Addressing these gaps is imperative for maximising the positive impact of AI on global sustainability efforts, and thus ensuring these technologies contribute effectively to the transition towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
This Special Issue aims to publish high-quality papers that provide theoretical and practical insights into integrating AI with sustainability efforts and highlight the importance of responsible and impactful AI applications. Methodology developments, literature reviews, policy assessments, applied analyses, and case studies are all welcome on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- AI for environmental vulnerability and exposure assessment;
- AI in renewable energy optimization;
- AI in district energy systems;
- AI-enhanced green buildings and urban development;
- AI for climate change mitigation and adaptation;
- AI in the circular economy and waste management;
- AI-driven sustainable agriculture and food systems;
- AI for water resources management;
- AI-dominated consumer behaviour for sustainability;
- AI-enabled facilities management;
- AI-assisted heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system design optimization;
- AI in sustainable transportation systems.
Dr. Siliang Yang
Dr. Yulei Li
Dr. Sulaimon Adebiyi
Dr. Shan Shan
Prof. Dr. Wai Lok Woo
Guest Editors
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"Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- energy and environmental management
- climate change mitigation
- technological advancement
- sustainability
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