Sustainability in Aging and Depopulation Societies

Dear Colleagues,

While the world is currently experiencing a population explosion, many developed and middle-income countries are experiencing a decline in the total fertility rate and, as a result, aging and depopulation. We are noticing that schools/universities, workplaces, and communities are finding it difficult to attract new talents. We are also seeing that pensions, medical care, and welfare are experiencing increased pressures. Determining how to achieve a sustainable system in an aging and depopulated society is an essential issue. In this Topic, we invite reports and reviews on the current state of aging and depopulation in different countries and regions. We also invite policies, technologies, business, and theoretical studies that can help to solve the issues of aging and depopulation. Papers collected under this Topic are expected to be useful not only to researchers interested in the aging and depopulation, but also to government, business, education, and medical professionals for their current works and for future perspectives.

Prof. Dr. Shiro Horiuchi
Prof. Dr. Gregor Wolbring
Prof. Dr. Takeshi Matsuda
Topic Editors