Mountain Hazards and Environmental Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Hazards and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1390
Special Issue Editors
Interests: erosion control; forest hydrology; vegetation succession
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mountainous regions possess diverse terrains, unique ecosystems, and distinctive natural environments. However, these areas also face high risks of natural disasters and are particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. In recent years, climate change and human activities have led to an increase in unprecedented types and scales of mountain disasters. For example, landslides and floods caused by glacier melting, large-scale avalanches, active volcanic activity, and landslides triggered by heavy rains have become serious issues. Additionally, sediment from destabilized slopes due to forest fires, deforestation, and mountain development can exacerbate these disasters. To address these emerging challenges, it is crucial to gather the latest knowledge and implement effective measures.
This Special Issue seeks to enhance understanding of mountain hazards, which are becoming increasingly unpredictable and complex, and to explore effective responses for sustaining the environment. This project specifically aims to elucidate the mechanisms of mountain hazards, examine adaptation and mitigation measures, and propose strategies for sustainable management and conservation to protect local communities and ecosystems. This knowledge will help reduce future disaster risks and promote sustainable development in the region.
A wide range of original papers and reviews are welcome in this Special Issue, including, but not limited to, the following research areas:
- Climate change and mountain environments;
- Geology and landslide risk assessment;
- Avalanche forecasting and countermeasures;
- Volcanic activity and its impacts;
- Ecosystems and biodiversity in mountainous regions;
- Forest conservation and restoration;
- Forest fires;
- Deforestation;
- Mountain development;
- Environmental management and sustainable development;
- Risk assessment and mapping of natural disasters;
- Early warning systems.
We aim to contribute to the sustainable development of mountain regions. We welcome science-based countermeasures and innovative approaches that effectively reduce disaster risks while minimizing environmental impact. Examples include using vegetation to prevent landslides and avalanches, applying eco-engineering, and predicting risks through continuous monitoring.
Dr. Taeko Wakahara
Prof. Dr. Yoshiharu Ishikawa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mountain hazards
- environmental sustainability
- nature-based solutions
- monitoring and early warning
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