sustainability-logo

Journal Browser

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Sustainability publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Section
Search by Title/Keyword
 
Order results
Display
Results per page
The Innovative Design of Service-Oriented Public Transport: Towards Sustainable Mobility and Travel Habits
edited by , Simon Yuen and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 600 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Sustainable Development of Marine Ecosystems: Equitable and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental and Biodiversity Conservation
edited by Kaysara Khatun
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine biodiversity; blue economy; marine and coastal governance; ocean conservation; environmental justice; inclusive education and knowledge; climate adaptation; participatory research; sustainable development; community livelihoods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)
Innovation in Sustainable Building and Smart Construction Projects
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable building; smart construction; building information modeling (BIM); augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); artificial intelligence (AI) in construction; digital twin; circular construction; construction automation; robotics in construction; construction education; construction innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Study and Research Between Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development Goals for the Built Environment in Transition
edited by Maria Rita Pinto, and
submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6007 | Submission Open
Keywords: built environment regeneration; adaptive reuse; building and urban maintenance; cultural heritage enhancement; circular redevelopment strategies; creative and human-centered approach; green transition; technological integration; vulnerabilities of urban settlement system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation from the Perspective of Sustainable Business Models: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1923 | Submission Open
Keywords: entrepreneurship; innovation; knowledge sharing; sustainable business model; circular economy; sustainable finance; social equity; policy framework
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Biodiversity Hotspots in Forests: Conservation Strategies and Global Implications
edited by , and Evangelia N. Daskalakou
submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1847 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity hotspots; forest conservation; forest management; climate impacts; sustainable forestry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Forestry)
Next-Generation Solar Energy Systems for Sustainable Power and Heat Recovery
edited by , Adrian Alexandru Tulbure, Dan Doru Micu and Ionuţ C. Ciocan
submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovoltaic energy; solar energy; next-generation solar cells; hybrid PV/T; energy harvesters; energetic modelling systems and solutions; smart grid; energetic efficiency; alternative renewable energies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Green Shipping and Operational Strategies of Clean Energy
edited by Zunhua Zhang, and Dongsheng Dong
submission deadline 17 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15009 | Submission Open
Keywords: green shipping; marine low/zero carbon power; clean and renewable energy; energy storage technology; new power system; energy management strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Advances in Sustainable Conservation of Architectural and Cultural Heritage submission deadline 18 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6066 | Submission Open
Keywords: heritage conservation; sustainable materials; non-invasive diagnostic techniques; cultural heritage management; sustainable interventions; historic building preservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Renewable Energy Applications and Energy Sustainability in Coastal Areas submission deadline 19 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2855 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; energy sustainability; energy transition; decarbonization; coastal areas; hybrid renewable systems; solar energy; wind energy; tidal and wave energy; water desalination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Advances in Sustainable Energy Planning and Thermal Energy Storage
edited by and Juozas Vaiciunas
submission deadline 19 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2018 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat storage system; accumulator; network; renewable energy; building heating and cooling; building energy efficiency; energy balance; optimisation; loadings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Pathways to Carbon Neutrality: Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation for Green Industry submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3081 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon neutrality; circular economy; green industry; sustainable innovation; climate action; resource efficiency; net-zero emissions; carbon footprint; nature-based solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Safety and Sustainability in Modern Transportation Systems
edited by Pierluigi Cordellieri
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open
Keywords: road safety; human factors; risk perception; sustainable mobility; driving simulation; driver behavior; human– machine interactions; advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS); behavioral change; transportation psychology
Computer-Aided Sustainable Development in Underground Engineering
edited by Junling Qiu, Enlin Ma and Jinxing Lai
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 707 | Submission Open
Keywords: underground engineering; computer-aided design; sustainable development; digital technologies; smart construction
AI-Driven Innovations for a Sustainable Future in Education submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 593 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; sustainable education; AI-driven pedagogical innovation; adaptive learning systems; intelligent tutoring systems; lifelong learning ecosystems; equity-centered AI; ethical AI in education; accessibility technologies; AI for sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Tourism and Health Buildings Towards Sustainable Development and Decarbonization
edited by and Renata Biela
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: decarbonization of new and existing buildings; energy in building; eco-friendly solutions; energy efficiency; tourism buildings; swimming pools; health tourism; health building; balneotechnology; air quality and protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Building Resilience: Sustainable Approaches in Disaster Management
edited by , Irene Perez Lopez and Carlos Zeballos-Velarde
submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11657 | Submission Open
Keywords: nexus SDGs and SFDRR in theory; policy and practice; investing in disaster prevention; engagement and action; localising global agendas for building resilience; middle-term to long-term impact of DRR policies and action; long-impact of humanitarian aid in disaster recovery; disaster governance; social; political; and economic dimensions; impacts on the built environment and beyond such as livelihoods; health and education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Building Information Modeling and Technology Applications in Construction submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6001 | Submission Open
Keywords: building information modeling (BIM); advancement technologies; IoT in construction; AR/VR in construction; AI in construction; blockchain in construction; sustainability in construction; cost and time optimization in construction; digital twins; smart construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Green Economy and Sustainable Economic Development
edited by Maria-Eleni K. Agoraki, and Spiliopoulos Odysseas
submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3204 | Submission Open
Keywords: green economy; sustainable economic development; sustainability; innovation; corporate governance; ESG; sustainable finance; sustainable regulatory framework
Shaping Sustainable Environments: Advances in Building and Infrastructure Design submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5231 | Submission Open
Keywords: built environment; ⁠energy use reduction; ⁠carbon emissions; simulation; ⁠building information modeling; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Geothermal Resource Assessment and Sustainable Exploration and Utilization
edited by and
submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1467 | Submission Open
Keywords: geothermal resources; enhanced geothermal systems (EGS); geothermal exploration and drilling; geothermal applications; environmental impact assessment; multi-energy hybrid systems; geothermal policy and economics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Urban Vulnerability and Resilience submission deadline 23 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19095 | Submission Open
Keywords: resilience; vulnerability; territory safety; risks; nature-based solutions; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Crafting the Future: Employability, Digital Work, and the Soft Skills Revolution submission deadline 23 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2793 | Submission Open
Keywords: employability; soft skills; sustainable careers; job crafting; work transition; lifelong learning; inclusion; human resource practices; life design; organizational psychology
Internet of Things (IoT) Applications for Sustainable Farming and Smart Cities
edited by
submission deadline 24 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; precision agriculture; smart cities; edge AI; digital twin; sustainable supply chain; low-power sensor network; environmental monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Sustainable Water Resources Management: Strategies for Hydrology and the River Systems
edited by Fares Howari
submission deadline 24 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable water management; river hydrology; hydrochemistry; water resource planning; climate change adaptation; remote sensing applications; transboundary water governance; water quality assessment; arid regions hydrology; integrated water management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
AI for Sustainable and Creative Learning in Education
edited by , Connie Svabo and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 7151 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; sustainability; creativity; human-AI interaction; AI literacy; education; teaching; learning; pedagogical design; professional development; ecology of mind; distributed ontologies; embodied cognition; cognitive evolution; learning ecologies; learning environments; educational technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Built Environment and Sustainable Energy Efficiency submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6323 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable architecture; energy efficiency; green building design; renewable energy integration; low-carbon urban development; sustainable construction materials; passive design strategies; climate-resilient buildings; smart energy technologies; built environment sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Intelligent Sustainable Built Environments: AI, Robotics, and Digital Twins for Net-Zero Futures submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1425 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent sustainable built environments; artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML); digital twins and cyber-physical systems; construction robotics and automation; PropTech and real estate innovation; net-zero cities; smart infrastructure and resilient systems; generative design and lifecycle optimization; human– robot collaboration; data interoperability and governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Sustainable Development of Green Chemistry and Environmental Technology
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste minimization and recycling; biodegradable and bio-based materials; water and waste treatment innovations; renewable energy; biomass valorization and biorefineries; catalysis and process intensification; chemical processes; green solvents; circular economy; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Paving the Way for Sustainability Through the Use of Cork-Based Materials: CSA 2025 submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open
Keywords: cork; composites; sustainable materials; carbon footprint; eco-friendly; forest
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
E-Learning and Educational Technologies for Sustainable Transformation of Education
edited by Sabina Ličen
submission deadline 26 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6638 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning; educational technologies; sustainable development; digital transformation; innovative assessment methods; digital literacy; inclusive education; resilient learning environments; technology-enhanced learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Climate Change, Land Use, and Soil Erosion: Toward Resilient Soil Systems
edited by and Zhicheng Gao
submission deadline 26 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: seepage; soil erosion; climate change; monitoring and early warning; soil improvement; geosystem; geotechnical engineering; geohazards
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)
Innovation Management, Competition Strategies and Corporate Sustainability—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3508 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation; entrepreneurship; competition; strategy; sustainability; environmental; social and governance (ESG)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Green Microbiology: Advancing Sustainability Through Microbial Innovations—2nd Edition
edited by , and Adenike A. Akinsemolu
submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open
Keywords: green microbiology; microbes; sustainability; bioremediation; biofertilizers; innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)
Sustainable Flood Risk Management: Challenges and Resilience
edited by Angela Connelly, Paul O'Hare and
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4626 | Submission Open
Keywords: community resilience; integrated flood risk management; climate adaptation; natural flood management measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Sustainable Corporate Governance and Urban Economic Resilience submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2770 | Submission Open
Keywords: corporate sustainability; ESG strategies; urban economic resilience; sustainable finance; business ethics and governance; circular economy in urban environments; green financial policies; stakeholder engagement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Critical Thinking and Practices in Climate Change and Environmental Policy
edited by
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1845 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate policy; climate social science; environmental policy; climate change and biodiversity; climate ethics; climate law; climate governance; fossil fuels; livestock farming; Paris Agreement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Ecology and Sustainability)
Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence for Smart Cities of the Sustainable Future
edited by
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twins; smart cities; artificial intelligence sustainable development; urban computing; intelligent infrastructure; data-driven decision-making; Internet of Things (IoT); smart mobility; environmental monitoring
Process Safety and Control Strategies for Urban Clean Energy Systems submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 734 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban clean energy safety; renewable energy risk assessment; battery storage hazards; hydrogen infrastructure safety; safety simulation frameworks; failure mode prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Research and Applications of Sustainable Energy Materials
edited by , , Claver Giovanni Pinheiro and Jerin Jose
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy generation; energy storage; lifecycle sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainability in Carbon Emissions, Carbon Pricing and Trading, and Carbon Neutrality
edited by
submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2693 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon dioxide; carbon emissions; carbon pricing; carbon trading; carbon neutrality; carbon finance; emission trading system; net zero; sustainability; carbon border adjustment mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Operations and Digital Innovation in the Era of Industry 4.0: A Trail Towards Industry 5.0
edited by Muhammad Zeeshan Rafique and Meera Al Marri
submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open
Keywords: Sustainability 4.0; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; digital innovation; sustainable operations; quality control; smart learning; circular economy; AI for sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Smart Grid Technologies for the Sustainable Energy Transition submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; demand response; energy transition; microgrid; prosumer technologies; smart grid
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Monitoring and Control of Air Pollution for Sustainability submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1578 | Submission Open
Keywords: anthropogenic activities; information technologies; geography and urban air pollution; human health and exposure; climate change; urban planning; sustainable cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Climate-Responsive Strategies for Sustainable Infrastructure submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1551 | 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)
Space Sustainability Research on Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering
edited by Andrew Wilson and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 512 | Submission Open
Keywords: space sustainability; space environmentalism; circular space economy; sustainable engineering; aerospace manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Corporate Governance and Firm Performance
edited by Antonio Prencipe and Danilo Boffa
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 71730 | Submission Open
Keywords: corporate governance; firm performance; ESG; corporate social and environmental performance; social and environmental reporting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Sustainable Governance: ESG Practices in the Modern Corporation
edited by , and Dimitrios Vortelinos
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 70309 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable governance; ESG practices; corporate sustainability; ethical stewardship; ESG reporting; stakeholder engagement; corporate social responsibility (CSR); regulatory compliance; financial performance; technological innovation in ESG
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Advanced Materials and Technologies for Environmental Sustainability
edited by Andrzej Biessikirski and Łukasz Kuterasiński
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 32725 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; renewable energy technologies; renewable energy technologies; process optimization; resource efficiency; sustainable transportation systems; water purification technologies; pollution control; environmental remediation; sustainable agriculture; industrial ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Education and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Agenda for Change
edited by Kim M. Beasy and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 28780 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; sustainable development goals; education; Agenda 2030; United Nations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Back to TopTop