The Influence of Industry Innovation and Environmental Regulation for the Sustainable Development of Regional Economy
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable economic growth; regional economy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of industry innovations and environmental regulations is reshaping the landscape of sustainable development within regional economies. As the fourth industrial revolution unfolds, the transformative technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and smart automation are being developed. These advancements are not only enhancing operational efficiencies but also propelling the integration of sustainability into the core of business strategies.
The influence of industry innovations on regional economies is twofold. Firstly, it enables companies to adopt more sustainable practices by optimizing the use of resources, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental footprints through real-time data monitoring and analysis. Secondly, it supports compliance with stringent environmental regulations by providing the tools necessary for continuous monitoring and reporting. However, the successful implementation of industry in driving sustainable development is contingent upon the synergy between innovation and regulation. Policymakers must create an environment that is conducive to the adoption of new technologies while setting clear guidelines that ensure environmental protection and social responsibility.
This Special Issue aims to delve into the multifaceted impact of industry innovation and environmental regulations on sustainable regional economic development. The scope of this Special Issue includes high-quality original research articles that are related (but not limited) to the following topics:
- Industry innovation and sustainable development.
- Environmental regulation and sustainable development.
- The interplay between technological innovation and environmental regulation in promoting regional sustainable development.
- The strategies required for regional economies to harness technological innovation for environmental conservation and social well-being.
- The challenges and opportunities related to the convergence of industry innovation and environmental regulation.
- Artificial intelligence in regional sustainable development.
- Machine learning and regional sustainable development.
- Data analytics in regional sustainable development.
Dr. Jiayu Fang
Dr. Chao Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- industry innovation
- environmental regulation
- sustainable development
- regional economy
- artificial intelligence
- data analytics
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