Life Cycle Sustainability: Achieving Ecological and Economic Balance

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled "Life Cycle Sustainability: Achieving Ecological and Economic Balance," will explore the complex relationship between economic development and ecological sustainability. This Special Issue will bring together experts from a variety of fields to share their research and insights. It will contribute to the literature by providing a new, integrated perspective on these concepts and their applications in a holistic and interdisciplinary context.

A central theme of this Special Issue will be the concept of life cycle sustainability, which refers to the integration of economic strategies with ecological principles throughout the life cycle of a product or service. Contributions will shed light this approach and the ways that it can be used to foster a sustainable balance between nature and nurture, as well as the relationship between our socio-economic activities and the natural world. This Special Issue also aims to search for a new paradigm for theory and action. This paradigm may include the complex questions raised by climate change and the need to develop economic frameworks that mitigate its adverse effects and promote ecological rejuvenation. The ‘One Health’ perspective, which advocates for an integrated approach to improving the health of humans, animals, and the environment, will be a key focus of this Special Issue.

In sum, the overall goal of this Special Issue will be to spark a discussion about how to embed economic development within the framework of ecological sustainability. This Special Issue will explore innovative strategies to achieve this goal and pave the way for a future in which the synergy between ecology and economy is a reality.

Prof. Dr. Pasquale Scandizzo
Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Atella
Prof. Dr. Federico Perali
Guest Editors

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