Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 62
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Interests: AI; machine learning; deep learning; Bayesian models
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Interests: smart solution and technologies for sustainable buildings; climate change resilience; environmental sustainability; sustainable urban environments; energy efficiency in buildings; dynamic building simulation; sustainable mobility; building energy efficiency; urban environmental sustainability; urban energy resilience, resilient buildings; urban environmental resilience; indoor and outdoor environmental quality; HVACs
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Interests: dynamic building simulation; sustainable buildings; sustainable materials for the construction sector; innovative building envelope components; green roofs; building energy efficiency; indoor thermal comfort; lighting; acoustics; HVAC systems; urban energy efficiency; urban environmental sustainability; climate change resilient buildings; urban climate change resilience; urban energy resilience; outdoor environmental quality; atmospheric pollution; renewable energy sources; sustainable urban mobility
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the last decade, the advent of deep learning has enabled the development of groundbreaking AI systems and applications, profoundly impacting the economy and society.
This major technological breakthrough presents a significant opportunity to foster sustainable development, as illustrated by many recent contributions in AI-powered smart agriculture, urban development, circular economy, environmental monitoring, and sustainable energy systems. AI's transformative potential in these areas is highlighted, from optimizing resource use and improving efficiency to addressing global challenges like climate change, food security, energy interactions and social equity.
However, AI systems cannot be blindly adopted; they must be carefully evaluated for bias and safety, calling for guidelines in ethics and trustworthiness. Building and running AI systems come with high energy demands and reliance on rare elements, which have their own environmental impacts. Research must ensure these issues do not undermine AI's positive contributions. Additionally, the high costs of AI tools and training concentrate AI power in a few wealthy entities, potentially exacerbating global inequalities and limiting access to AI-driven solutions in lower-income regions. These challenges raise ethical concerns and necessitate governance frameworks to ensure AI's benefits are equitably distributed and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality research, including original research articles, reviews, and case studies, that explores the interplay between AI and sustainable development as described above. Topics will be considered of interest if they relate to the keywords listed below.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Pierrick Bruneau
Dr. Laura Cirrincione
Dr. Gianluca Scaccianoce
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable AI governance
- circular economy
- social sustainability
- ethical AI
- trustworthy AI
- sustainable development goals
- AI-based building management systems
- AI-based energy management systems
- AI-based smart grid management
- AI-based dynamic urban management
- AI for cultural heritage
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