Sustainability

Technology Enhanced Education and the Sustainable Development

edited by

, Svitlana Symonenko and

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7784 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational technology (EdTech); digital transformation in education; sustainability in higher education; technology-enhanced learning (TEL); blended and online learning; virtual and augmented reality in education; artificial intelligence in education (AI in EdTech); open educational resources (OER); e-learning and sustainability; digital equity and inclusion; environmental impact of edtech; lifelong learning for sustainability; smart campuses and sustainability; sustainability competencies in education; digital pedagogy for sustainability; ai and machine learning in education; big data in higher education; policy and governance in digital education; ethics of digital transformation in education; EdTech for global sustainable development goals (SDGs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Sustainable Fisheries Resources Management and Aquatic Ecosystem Conservation

edited by Angela Dikou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7613 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecosystem-based fishery management; incentives for sustainable development of aquatic resources; raising environmental baselines; stabilizing vs. self-reinforcing dominant feedback loops; adaptive management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)

Supply Chain Challenges for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Innovation and Integration

edited by

Rekha Guchhait

and

Mitali Sarkar

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7599 | Submission Open

Keywords: supply chain challenges for sustainability; sustainable supply chain management; green manufacturing for sustainable supply chain management; climate actions for sustainable supply chain management; used product management for a sustainable supply chain; green logistics practices for sustainable supply chain management; managerial policies for sustainable supply chain management; resource management for a sustainable supply chain; alternative energy resources for sustainable supply chain management; society engagement for sustainable supply chain management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Shaping Future Cities: Turning Assessment into Strategies and Actions for Resilience

edited by Beatrice Mecca,

Francesca Abastante

and Ombretta Caldarice

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7005 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate resilient cities; sustainability assessment; nature-based solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Recent Advances in Environmental Economics Toward Sustainability

edited by

Liliana Ionescu-Feleaga

,

Elena Condrea

,

Ionela Munteanu

and

Bogdan Ştefan Ionescu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6602 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental economics; performance assessment; sustainability evaluation; sustainable finance; ESG; performance metrics; digitalization; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Innovation Management, Organizational Resilience, and Performance: Pathways to a Sustainable Future

edited by

Živilė Stankevičiūtė

and

Eglė Staniškienė

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6097 | Submission Open

Keywords: organizational resilience; employee resilience; organizational adversity; operational adaptability; sustainable organizational development; sustainability-focused operations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Digital Transformation in Sustainable Development: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Global Governance

edited by

Peng Zhu

, Da Huo and Yan Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6036 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development; digital transformation; artificial intelligence; global governance

Advancements in Solid Waste Valorization for Clean Energy and Environmental Protection

edited by

Riaz Ahmad

,

Muhammad Sultan

and Waseem Hayat

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5206 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid waste valorization; bioenergy production; sustainable waste management; circular economy; biomass conversion; waste treatment innovations; green energy solutions; environmental impact of waste; renewable energy from waste

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Green Transportation and Collaborative Logistics Management Driven by Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Yong Wang

and Muqing Du

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5090 | Submission Open

Keywords: green transportation; logistics network design; resource sharing; operations management; recycling logistics; vehicle routing problem; artificial intelligence; intelligent algorithm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Sustainable Supply Chains: A Catalyst for Global Development

edited by

Marcelo Werneck Barbosa

and Marcelo Bronzo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4854 | Submission Open

Keywords:

sustainable supply chain management;

closed-loop supply chains;

sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);

sustainable performance;

green logistics;

supply chain collaboration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Optimizing Thermal Design in Energy Storage Systems—2nd Edition

edited by

Zhi Li

and

Yonghong Xu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4674 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal energy storage; electrochemical energy storage; compressed air energy storage; multi-scale composite energy storage systems; energy efficiency; thermal management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Sustainable Urban Green Transport and Mobility: Lessons from Practice

edited by

Natalia Distefano

,

Salvatore Leonardi

and Maria Grazia Augeri

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4603 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban planning; environmental impact; micro-mobility; active-mobility; bike lanes; public transport; car-free zones; traffic calming; best practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development Goals towards Sustainability)

Resilient Infrastructure for Climate Action: The Nexus of Technology, Management, and Innovation

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3402 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; resilience; infrastructure; technology; management; innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Smart Agricultural Technologies, Sustainable Livestock Production and Environmental Sustainability

edited by

Goran Kiš

,

Zhouzhou Zheng

,

Zhencao Wu

and Shan Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3068 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision agriculture ; advanced sensors ; deep learning models ; agricultural robot ; intelligent algorithm ; animal nutrition and health ; sustainable farming ; forages and precision feeding ; alternative feeds ; environment sustainability ; greenhouse gas emission ; climate change and resilient agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Sustainable Business Model Innovation, Regeneration, Resilience, and Circular Economy

edited by Vincenzo Basile,

Nunzia Capobianco

,

Luca Giraldi

and

Marco Valerio Rossi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2606 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable business model innovation; circular economy; regenerative business models; organizational resilience; sustainability transitions; corporate sustainability; strategic management for sustainability; value creation and capture; green entrepreneurship; sustainable innovation practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Low-Energy Buildings and Low-Carbon Grid Systems

edited by

Huijun Wu

and

Jia Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2570 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-energy buildings; low-carbon grid systems; demand response; grid and building energy system integration; smart energy system; grid-responsive building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

AI- and Data-Driven Urban Solutions for Sustainability, Resilience, and City Operations

edited by

Mahdi Jemmali

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2567 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart cities; sustainable urban development; urban resilience; urban analytics; internet of things (IoT); edge computing; artificial intelligence; digital twins; intelligent transportation systems; energy management; remote sensing; UAV monitoring; privacy and cybersecurity; trustworthy AI; scheduling; operations research; resource allocation; metaheuristics; multi-objective optimization; MILP

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Sustainable Development: Environmental, Social and Economic Pillars of Contemporary Challenges

edited by

Anna Sobczak

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2559 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development; sustainable development goals (SDGs); sustainable tourism; environmental protection; energy transformation; renewable energy sources (RES); corporate social responsibility (CSR); ESG; sustainable entrepreneurship; sustainable logistics; smart city; sustainable finance; human capital and education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Impacts of Climate Change and Extreme Events on Global Food Security

edited by

Jieming Chou

and

Yuan Xu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2469 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; extreme events; climate tipping points; agriculture; food security; impact assessment; sustainable development; adaptation; risk mitigation

Climate-Responsive Strategies for Sustainable Infrastructure

edited by

Dimitrios Goulias

and

Guglielmina Mutani

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2385 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate responsive strategies; sustainable infrastructure; albedo; urban heat islands; low-carbon and recycled materials; renewable energy sources; sustainability assessment; life cycle analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management: The Catalytic Role of Green Technologies

edited by

Pantea Foroudi

and

Ra'ed Masa'deh

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2301 | Submission Open

Keywords: information systems for knowledge economy; circular economy (CE); green technologies; sustainable business management (SBM); catalytic role; resource allocation; low-carbon business model; stakeholder collaboration; interdisciplinary research; environmental externalities; institutional support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Modelling Urban Geophysics for Sustainable Infrastructure and Smart Cities

edited by

Majid Khan

,

Zhenlei Li

and

Umair Khan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2283 | Submission Open

Keywords: geophysical methods; numerical modeling; smart cities; AI in geophysics; rock mechanics; sustainable infrastructure; early warning systems; machine learning for urban resilience; ground-penetrating radar; seismic methods; urban sustainability; engineering geological systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Enhancing Urban Green Spaces and Forests to Cultivate a Sustainable Future

edited by

Denise Dillon

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2207 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban green spaces; sustainable development; environmental resilience; urban forestry; nature-based solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering: Intelligent Construction, Structural Health Monitoring and Sustainable Materials

edited by

Jun Hu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2164 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable architecture; civil engineering; green and low-carbon buildings; structural health monitoring; resilient and smart structures; energy-efficient building design; life cycle assessment; digital twin; sustainability of infrastructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Generative AI and the Future of Pedagogical Sustainability: Balancing Creative Innovation with Ethical Fairness

edited by

Despo Ktoridou

,

Nicholas Theodorakopoulos

and

Vasso Stylianou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2090 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI (GenAI); sustainable education; GenAI-enabled pedagogy; educational sustainability; professional learning; executive education; sustainable assessment design; AI-authentic assessment; educational equity; social sustainability in education; academic integrity systems; AI governance; learning transfer; green AI; environmental footprint of EdTech; human–AI co-creativity; cognitive offloading; digital divide 2.0; algorithmic fairness; institutional resilience; SDG 4 quality education; educational resource efficiency; faculty professional development; EdTech carbon accounting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Advancements in Eco-Friendly Concrete and Sustainable Construction Materials

edited by

Mohammad R. Irshidat

and

Muni Raj Maurya

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1876 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon concrete; sustainable construction materials; recycled aggregates; waste valorization; geopolymer binders; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs); carbonation and CO₂ sequestration; thermal-insulating concrete; bio-based building materials; three-dimensional printing in construction; circular economy in construction; life cycle assessment (LCA); structural supercapacitor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)

Sustainable Manufacturing and Logistics: Driving Low-Carbon Industrial Transition

edited by Weiwei Cui, Yukan Hou and

Biao Yuan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1813 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; green logistics; renewable energy; low-carbon technologies; smart scheduling; smart logistics; operations management; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Renewable Energy Integration and Grid-Connection Applications: Challenges and Innovations for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Hao Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1773 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy utilization; grid integration of new energy; integrated energy system; solar/wind power generation; clean energy storage; carbon resource utilization; solar fuel

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Sustainable Materials for Environmental Remediation: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Janaína Oliveira Gonçalves

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1759 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable; bioadsorbents; adsorption; emerging contaminant; microplastics removal; heavy metals; pharmaceutical pollutants; agro-industrial waste; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)

Digital Economy, Sustainable Economic Transformation, and Regional Development

edited by

Alex Zarifis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1724 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation; regional development; digital economy; e-business; cross-border e-commerce; AI; Fintech; Insurtech; trust; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Sustainable Marketing: Challenges at the Intersection of the Physical and Digital Worlds

edited by

Juan Jose Blazquez-Resino

and

Grzegorz Maciejewski

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1713 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable marketing; phygital experience; hybrid consumer behavior; digital–physical integration; environmental impact of e-commerce; green digital transformation; consumer decision journey; eco-responsible digital practices; sustainability challenges in omnichannel retailing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Advancing Sustainable Practices and Innovations Across Manufacturing Systems and Integrated Supply Chains for Resource Efficiency

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1696 | Submission Open

Keywords: operations management; sustainable manufacturing; resource efficiency; integrated supply chains; sustainable logistics; strategic operations management; Industry 4.0; artificial intelligence in operations; ISO management systems; operational performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Solutions for Water Sustainability: Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

edited by Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1601 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater; water reuse; sustainable water remediation; organic and inorganic pollutants; contaminants of emerging concern (CEC)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Groundwater Monitoring and Methods for Sustainable Resource Management Under Climate and Anthropogenic Pressures

edited by

Agnieszka Operacz

and Bogusław Bielec

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable water management; water recycling; water reuse; circular economy; wastewater treatment; water policy; climate resilience; nature-based solutions; water–energy nexus

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Applications of Artificial Intelligence Throughout Sustainable Education

edited by

Tai Ming Wut

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1566 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; sustainable education; quality education; dark side

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Advances in Sustainable Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Intelligence

edited by

Xianyu Zhang

and

Xinguo Ming

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1559 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart manufacturing; digital manufacturing; green manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing; sustainable value network; smart product severs systems; industrial artificial intelligence

Navigating Towards Sustainable Maritime Logistics: Innovation in Energy Management and Environmental Conservation

edited by

Lang Xu

, Shaorui Zhou and

Guangnian Xiao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1553 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable maritime logistics; maritime decarbonization; energy management; green ports; alternative fuels; fuel efficiency; emissions reduction; lifecycle assessment; environmental conservation; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Sustainable and Smart Transportation Systems: Electrification, Alternative Fuels, and Green Mobility

edited by

Md Abdul Quddus

, Lokesh Das and

Sudipta Chowdhury

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable transportation; smart transportation systems; electric vehicles; alternative fuels; green mobility; transportation electrification; energy-efficient logistics; AI in transportation; low-carbon mobility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Sustainable Agricultural Engineering: Agroecology Sustainable Development and Agriculture Environmental Impact Assessment and Measurement, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nan Sun

and Kun Cheng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1459 | Submission Open

Keywords: agroecology; agriculture environmental impact; bio-organic fertilizer; greenhouse gas; soil organic carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Smart and Efficient Power Systems: Renewable Energy Storage and Grid Integration for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Mutasim Ibrahim H Nour

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1449 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy storage; smart grid; power system integration; energy management; artificial intelligence; sustainable energy; decarbonization

Digital Marketing Sustainability: Critical, Theoretical, and Practical Advances

edited by

Anna K. Zarkada

and

Christiana Tsaousi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 1365 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital marketing; sustainability; externalities; prosperity; organizational and personal responsibility; collective action; marketing sustainable products; promoting sustainable consumption; digital marketing technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, big data analytics, programmatic advertising, and blockchain); environmental, social, and ethical aspects of digital marketing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Integrated Reporting Practices and Circular Economy Disclosure: Drivers of Enterprise Sustainability

edited by

Victoria Bogdan

and

Camelia-Daniela Hategan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated reporting; circular economy disclosure; ESG reporting; transparency and disclosure in integrated reporting; waste management reporting; innovation in circular business models; emerging technologies and circular business ethics; sustainable supply value chain transparency; circularity indicators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Operations Management Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Supply Chains in the Digital Era

edited by

Kihyun Um

and

DeYu Zhong

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1175 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable supply chain management (SSCM); digital transformation and operations strategy; AI-enabled systems and process innovation; ESG pressures and regulatory environments; context-specific theoretical advancements in operations management; SMEs and social enterprises in emerging and developed Asian economies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Innovative Pathways for Sustainable, Resilient Cities and a Greener Planet: The 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 2026)

edited by

Lin Lu

,

Weiqi Zhou

and

Mark A. Bonn

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging technologies and integrated solutions for sustainable, resilient cities and planet; resilient urban energy infrastructure; sustainability education and innovative approaches; climate change and socio-ecological systems; sustainable urban landscapes and low-carbon mobility; circular economy and resource efficiency; renewable energy and smart grids; policy frameworks for equitable green transitions; sustainable economic models and green finance; tourism, culture, heritage, and hospitality; global strategies for a sustainable future; inclusive strategies for water quality improvement, ecological restoration, and water resource management

Transformative Agency for Sustainability: Curriculum Design and Learning Landscape Design with Living Infrastructures

edited by Daniele Morselli and Beate Weyland

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1081 | Submission Open

Keywords: curriculum design; sustainability competences; transformative agency; Change Laboratory; teacher professional learning; sustainable learning environments; pedagogy and architecture; learning landscape design; living infrastructures; plant-based learning; nature-based learning; outdoor learning; participatory design; co-design; school as public space; circular education; upcycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

AI-Driven Labor Transformation and Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism

edited by

Soona Park

, Mohamed E. Mohamed and

Yiran Kevin Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1073 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven labor; human–AI collaboration; AI-enabled service; AI labor transformation; AI-mediated service; hospitality and tourism; workforce sustainability; human capital sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Reframing Sustainable Tourism and Economic Growth in BRICS+ and the Global South

edited by Fernandes Elton and Reshma Sucheran

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable tourism; economic growth; BRICS+; Global South; tourism productivity; inclusive development; sustainable transport; tourism governance; digital transformation; SDGs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Smart Agriculture, Ecological Resources and Environment

edited by Lichang Yin and

Feiyan Xiao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1030 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart agriculture; resource utilization; greenhouse gas emissions; soil microbial carbon use efficiency; sustainable management; climate change; cultivated land use; yield–soil carbon relationship

Sustainable Carbon Market Based on Renewable Energy Production

edited by

Christos Dimitriadis

, Georgios Georgiadis and

Eleftherios Kontis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1025 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon market; renewable energy; emission trading; energy transition; climate policy; carbon pricing; decarbonization; electrification; environmental economics; net-zero strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Advanced Energy Management and Audit Approaches for Sustainable Decarbonization

edited by

Fabrizio Martini

,

Carlos Herce

and

Claudia Toro

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; decarbonization; energy audits; energy management systems; process monitoring and optimization; multiple benefits; hard-to-abate industries; small and medium-sized enterprises; renewable energy sources; operational excellence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Avoid, Shift, Improve: Building Sustainability Measures for Effective Climate Mitigation

edited by

Luka Pajek

and

David Božiček

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open

Keywords: avoid–shift–improve; life cycle assessment; whole life-cycle global warming potential; sufficiency in buildings; eco-efficient material design; active and passive energy efficiency measures; building sustainability; building design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Sustainable Education for the Future: Digital Innovation and Collaborative Learning

edited by

Majid Zamiri

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 956 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable education; digital innovation; collaborative learning; education for sustainable development; technology-enhanced learning; future-oriented education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Food Loss and Waste in Agri-Food Supply Chains: Modern Challenges, Ethical Perspectives, Sustainability and Innovative Solutions

edited by

Giulio Mario Cappelletti

, Carlo Russo and

Nino Adamashvili

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 956 | Submission Open

Keywords: food loss and waste; agri-food supply chains; farm-to-fork approach; post-harvest losses; food waste at consumption stage; consumer behavior; sustainable food systems; supply chain efficiency; circular economy; food waste prevention; food waste valorization; digital technologies in food systems; traceability and transparency; logistics and inventory management; policy and governance; sustainability assessment; environmental impacts; economic impacts; social implications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Education

edited by

Hongfeng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 955 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; sustainable learning; flipped classroom; pedagogical innovation; lifelong learning ecosystems; immersive learning technologies; educational technology governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Inclusive, Sustainable and Smart Mobility Solutions for Sustainable Cities

edited by

Luís Barreto

,

António Amaral

and

Sara Baltazar

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 935 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart mobility; inclusive mobility; transport equity; sustainable mobility; active travel; mobility policies; integrated transport systems; technology integration; smart city models; smart city governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Electric Vehicle Revolution for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Liyan Zhu

,

Jianfei Chen

and

Chen Duan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 930 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric vehicles; fast charging and on-board chargers; electric machines and drives; integrated powertrain architectures; wireless power transfer; V2X; wide-bandgap devices; AI-enabled EV systems; sustainable mobility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Advanced Study on Next Generation Solar Cells

edited by

Yang Li

, Lixin Zhang,

Qinggao Hou

and Yajie Fu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 919 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; solar energy; device engineering; commercialization; energy storage

Latest Review Papers in Sustainability in Geographic Science

edited by

Erfu Dai

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 917 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical geography; human geography; human-environment relationship; ecological science; regional development and planning; geographic information science; geographic and ecological education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability in Geographic Science)

Sustainable Digital Transformation for Inclusive Growth: Green Transition Strategies

edited by

Khine S. Kyaw

and Zheng Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable digital transformation; inclusive growth; natural resource economics; environmental valuation; green innovation; data analytics; lean sustainability; circular economy; digital economy; supply chain resilience; green transition strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Advanced Environmental Technologies for Sustainable Water and Waste Management

edited by

Danouche Mohammed

and

Naima El Ghachtouli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 812 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioremediation; sustainable waste management; adsorption processes; aerobic and anaerobic systems; phycoremediation; resource recovery; waste valorization; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Managing Biobased Products in the Circular Economy: Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Business Models

edited by

Magdalena Muradin

and

Pasquale Giungato

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 805 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased products; bioeconomy; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA); life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA); sustainable business models; circular business models; environmental performance measurement; sustainable supply chains; life cycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Advances in Sustainable Pavement Design and Road Materials

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 670 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement design; innovative road materials; urban climate resilience; green transport infrastructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)

Sustainable Agriculture, Heavy Metal Pollution and Soil Remediation

edited by

Qinghong Sun

and Yue Tao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open

Keywords: composting; heavy metal; soil pollution remediation; organic fertilizer; environmental microorganism; livestock and poultry manure; straw degradation; soil improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Ecology and Sustainability)

Digital Innovation as a Driver for Co-Creating Sustainable Value in Culture, Heritage and Tourism

edited by Jens F. Jensen and Nanna Finne Skovrup

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open

Keywords: social, cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability; innovation; digital transformation; value co-creation; culture and heritage institutions; museums; tourism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Smart and Sustainable Water Infrastructure

edited by

Andy Nichols

, Seith Mugume and

Chen Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 623 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart water infrastructure; sensing and monitoring technologies; urban water systems; infrastructure resilience; climate change adaptation; water security; digital twins and data-driven management; nature-based solutions; sustainable drainage and wastewater systems; circular water economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Advancing Sustainable Development Goals Through Biobased Energy Systems: Integrating Technological, Environmental, and Socio-Economic Perspectives

edited by Blake A. Simmons, Xueli Chen, Anagha Krishnamoorthy and Yuxuan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 564 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioenergy; sustainable development goals; biomass; life cycle assessment; circular bioeconomy; energy policy; rural development; sustainability indicators; renewable energy; socio-economic impacts

Technology-Driven Sustainability Education

edited by Jørgen Bruhn,

Asun López-Varela

and

Nikoleta Zampaki

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability education; technology-enhanced learning; AI-supported transformative learning; digital narrative; intermedial technology; sustainable behavior change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Climate Change Impacts on Atmospheric Circulation, Hydrology and Sustainable Ecosystems

edited by

Zhenyu Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; atmospheric circulation; hydrology; ecosystems; hydroclimatic variability; extreme events; land–atmosphere interactions; remote sensing; sustainability; adaptation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Air, Climate Change and Sustainability)

Latest Review Papers in Green Building

edited by

Francesco Asdrubali

and

Chiara Chiatti

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: green building design; green building rating; renewable energy systems integrated into buildings; sustainable building materials and low-carbon solutions; life cycle assessment of buildings; circular economy in the construction sector; occupancy aspects and users’ satisfaction in green buildings; multi-domain comfort aspects in green buildings; national and international policies to support green buildings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Advances in Sustainable Approaches to Monitoring, Treatment and Policy of Micropollutants in Water

edited by Ana M. Gorito,

Cátia Graça

and Ana Sofia Guedes Gorito dos Santos

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 477 | Submission Open

Keywords: micropollutants; green analytical chemistry; sustainable water treatment; water policy and regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Sustainable Urban Water Management, Nature-Based Solutions, and Flood Risk Analysis

edited by

Aline Veról

,

Bruno Costa

and

Luciana Guimarães

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable urban water management; urban flood risk analysis; stormwater management; sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS); nature-based solutions (NbS); blue-green infrastructure; climate change adaptation; integrated urban water management; urban flood modelling; water-sensitive urban design (WSUD); NbS modelling; climate scenario analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)

Smart Sustainable Cities for All: Systems Thinking and Emerging AI-Driven Technologies for Inclusive Sustainable Urban Mobility

edited by

George N. Papageorgiou

,

Kyriakos Christofi

, Pantelitsa Eteokleous and

Fernando Fonseca

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open

Keywords: systems thinking; urban strategic planning; sustainable urban mobility; active mobility; walkability; assistive robotics; accessibility; visually impaired users; active ageing; human–technology interaction; smart mobility solutions; quality of life; inclusive transport systems; smart cities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Sustainable Climate Change Adaptations: Enhancing Resilience Against Natural Hazards

edited by Jyh-Woei Lin

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open

Keywords: geophysics; green energy; climate change risk management; resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)

Technological Innovation for Sustainable Traffic Safety

edited by

Sadko Mandzuka

and

Miroslav Vujić

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent transport systems; traffic safety; technological innovation; smart roads and intersections; KPI and data analytics; data security; incident management systems

Climate Change Adaptation and Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Ecosystem Services, Coastal Sustainability and Resilience

edited by

Vincenzo Maccarrone

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change adaptation; Integrated Coastal Zone Management; coastal resilience; natural capital; ecosystem services; sustainable coastal development; nature-based solutions; coastal governance; land–sea interactions; science–policy interface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

Translational Research in Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating Data Science, Technology, and Field Practice

edited by

Biljana Balabanova

, Trajce Stafilov and

Paraskevi Chantzi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational research; sustainable agriculture; agroecology; agroecosystem management; precision agriculture; digital agriculture; data science in agriculture; artificial intelligence in farming; soil health and soil management; nutrient management and fertilization; irrigation management; integrated pest management; crop diversification; cover crops; climate-smart agriculture; soil–plant–environment interactions; remote sensing and GIS in agriculture; decision-support systems for farming; agricultural sustainability indicators; technology transfer and farmer adoption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Renewable Energy Integration and Application in Buildings for Carbon Neutrality, 3rd Edition

edited by

Lin Lu

and

Jianheng Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; building energy; energy efficiency; energy storage; green buildings; building envelope; energy flexibility and management; sustainable infrastructure; carbon neutrality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Soil Carbon Sequestration for Sustainable Ecosystem

edited by

Chao Li

, Pinshang Xu,

Zhenggui Zhang

and

Yi Xu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil organic carbon; carbon sequestration; sustainable land management; climate change mitigation; soil health; ecosystem services; carbon budgets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)

Advances in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Grazia Leonzio

and

Emilianny Batista Magalhaes

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon capture; carbon utilization; carbon storage; CCUS technologies; greenhouse gas mitigation; sustainable development; life cycle assessment; climate policy; industrial decarbonization; circular carbon economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Chemical Engineering and Technology)

Beyond the SDGs: Rethinking Sustainable Development for the Post-2030 Era—the Fourth Way Perspective

edited by

Hyun-Hoon Lee

and

Sung Jin Kang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development goals (SDGs); post-2030 development agenda; the fourth way; sustainable development; sustainable development trilemma; inclusive growth; green growth; global governance; climate crisis; social polarization

Development and Application of Sustainable Composite Materials

edited by

Jin Wang

, Xiang Xu and Bobin Xing

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; lightweight composites; recyclable materials; eco-design; green processing; lifecycle assessment; thermoplastic composite; fiber-reinforced composites; composite structures; multifunctional structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)

Social-Ecological Systems for Sustainable Coastal Zone Management

edited by

Georges Seingier

,

Ileana Espejel

, Alejandro Espinoza Tenorio, Laura Vidal-Hernández and Leonardo D. Ortiz-Lozano

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: social–ecological systems; integrated coastal zone management; sustainability; resilience; governance; blue economy; adaptive capacity; transdisciplinary; science–policy interface; ecosystem services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

Conservation Shortcuts in Coastal Ecosystems: Optimal Approaches for Monitoring, Management, and Public Engagement

edited by

Leonardo Lopes Costa

and Guilherme N. Corte

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: coastal ecosystem; ecological indicators; bioindicator; biomonitor; sentinel; spatial prioritization; umbrella species; disturbance indicators; flagship; keystone

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

E-Bike City: Towards Sustainable Urban Transportation

edited by

Raky Julio

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric bicycles (e-bikes); e-bike sharing systems; urban micromobility; sustainable urban mobility; mobility systems and planning; bike-sharing systems; multimodal integration; first- and last-mile mobility; travel behaviour analysis; shared mobility; data-driven mobility planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

AI-Driven Knowledge Management for Sustainable Organizations

edited by

Claudia Covucci

,

Maria Giovanna Confetto

and

Otilia Manta

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; knowledge management; digital transformation; sustainable innovation; organizational learning; AI governance; ESG; human–AI collaboration; sustainability analytics; responsible innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Sustainable Manufacturing Systems and Autonomous Control

edited by

Antonio Maffei

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable manufacturing systems; autonomous manufacturing systems; digital technologies; circular manufacturing; ndustrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)

Sustainable Manufacturing and Logistics: Integrated Strategies for Operations Management

edited by

Charles Wang

and

Khadija Ajmal

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; sustainable logistics; operations management; circular economy; environmental regulation; operational efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Water Resources Safety and Sustainable Management Under the Impact of Climate Change

edited by

Mara Lombardi

and

Davide Berardi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change adaptation; drought and flood risk; hydrological modelling; sustainable water management; water governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)

GeoAI and GeoLLM for Local and Regional Sustainability: Advanced GIS and Spatial Analysis for Evidence-Based Decision Support

edited by

Karel Charvat

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: GeoAI; GeoLLM; sustainable GIS; spatial analysis; local sustainability; regional sustainability; earth observation; spatial decision support; digital twins; explainable AI

Circularity and Sustainability in the Built Environment: Architectural Technology, Construction and Urban Regeneration

edited by

Oriol Pons Valladares

,

Paula Martin-Goñi

and Oriol París-Viviana

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA); sustainability assessment; construction for disassembly; urban mining; waste-based materials; circularity assessment; waste management; recyclability; material flow analysis (MFA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

The Role of Agroforestry in Promoting Soil Health, Climate Resilience, and Sustainability

edited by

Pier Mario Chiarabaglio

,

Massimo Gennaro

,

Anna Panozzo

and Stefano Monaco

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: agroforestry; soil health; sustainability metrics; carbon sequestration; soil biodiversity; ecosystem services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Research on Sustainable Conservation of Cultural Heritage

edited by Vasco Fassina

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable conservation methodologies; environmental sustainability; sustainable development; built heritage; eco-friendly materials; sustainable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Digitalization and Industrial Symbiosis Within Eco-Industrial Parks

edited by Alessandra De Chiara, Maria Coscia and Anna D'Auria

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital tools; digitalization; industrial ecology; industrial symbiosis; eco-industrial park

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Sustainable Intelligent Transportation: Cooperative Systems and Vehicle Automation—2nd Edition

edited by Jia Hu,

Haoran Wang

,

Jintao Lai

and

Lianhua An

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable transportation; cooperative system; vehicle automation; driver assistance; eco-driving; energy management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Aquatic Ecosystem Integrity and Sustainable Management of Fisheries

edited by Jiashou Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM); social–ecological systems (SES); aquatic biodiversity conservation; climate adaptation and resilience; culture-based fisheries (CBF); carrying capacity assessment; integrated water resource governance; habitat restoration and water quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Circular Economy and Industry 4.0 for Supply Chain Operations and Production

edited by

Xuedong Liang

, Aijun Liu, Qingsong Xing and Na Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; Industry 4.0; sustainable supply chain management; smart production; reverse logistics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

From Trash to Treasure: Emerging Technologies and Innovations in the Circular Economy

edited by

Jovan Tan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; waste valorisation; industrial symbiosis; emerging technologies; education for sustainable development (ESD); life cycle assessment (LCA); resource recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)

Recyclability of Barrier-Coated Paper-Based Packaging: Challenges and Industrial Perspectives Toward Sustainability

edited by

Marcin Dubowik

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: paper-based packaging; barrier coatings; recyclability; fibre recovery; circular economy; sustainable packaging; paper recycling; functional paper materials; eco-design; packaging sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)

Sustainable Engineering and Project Management: Innovations for Net-Zero, Resilient and Circular Systems

edited by