Impacts of Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics on Regional and Global Climate Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 78
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Interests: physical oceanography; paleoceanography; data assimilation; numerical modelling; climate change
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Dear Colleagues,
Understanding the complex interaction between oceanic and atmospheric systems is essential for our adaptation to climate variability and its long-term impacts, ensuring the survival of our society in harmony with the environment. The dynamic phenomena of the ocean–atmosphere system, which includes not only local or mesoscale patterns, but also large-scale climate processes, significantly influence regional and global climate sustainability. This Special Issue explores the scientific complexities of these dynamics, their implications, and potential adaptation and resilience solutions, providing a platform to investigate how climate change affects ecosystems in oceanic and/or coastal regions, economies, and human well-being.
This Special Issue of Sustainability aims to gather cutting-edge research that elucidates the impacts of ocean–atmosphere dynamics across various spatial and temporal scales with regard to current and future climate sustainability. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of these interactions, we seek to provide practical insights and concrete outcomes for policies that mitigate adverse climate impacts, creating a culture of resilience and adaptability. This effort aligns with the scope of Sustainability, promoting interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge and solutions in environmental science, which are crucial for achieving sustainable development goals.
The following are some proposed topics of interest:
- Ocean–atmosphere interaction mechanisms and climate impacts;
- Climate variability and change (short- and long-term, with a focus on regional scales);
- Ecosystem impacts and climate sustainability;
- Socioeconomic implications and mitigation and adaptation strategies;
- Modeling and prediction of climate sustainability.
We invite researchers from diverse fields to contribute their findings and insights to this Special Issue, with original research articles and reviews, fostering a collaborative effort to address the significant challenges posed by ocean–atmosphere dynamics in the context of climate sustainability.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Andre Luiz Belem
Dr. Jonas Takeo Carvalho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ocean–atmosphere interactions
- climate resilience
- sustainable adaptation
- climate impacts mitigation
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