Challenges in Sustainability
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Path to Sustainable Practices and Policies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainability Assessment and Evaluation:
The journal publishes research that evaluates sustainability practices and policies, utilizing various assessment tools and frameworks to measure effectiveness and impact. - Environmental Impact Studies:
Research on the environmental consequences of various activities, particularly in relation to pollution, resource management, and ecological health, is a core focus area. - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Analysis:
The journal explores the progress and challenges associated with achieving the SDGs, particularly through comparative analyses across different income groups and regions. - Economic and Social Dimensions of Sustainability:
It emphasizes the interplay between economic factors and social equity in sustainability, addressing how economic cycles influence environmental outcomes. - Innovative Policy Frameworks:
Research that proposes and evaluates innovative policy models aimed at enhancing sustainability, such as low-carbon policies and community-led initiatives. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from various fields, including social sciences, economics, and environmental studies, to address complex sustainability issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Carbon Capture and Climate Mitigation Strategies:
There is an increasing focus on innovative technologies and strategies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), as critical components of climate change mitigation efforts. - Blue Economy and Natural Capital Preservation:
Research exploring the blue economy's role in sustainability highlights the importance of marine resources and ecosystems in supporting sustainable development. - Social Influences on Sustainability Practices:
Emerging studies examine the impact of social dynamics, including emotional perceptions and cultural factors, on green consumption and sustainable behaviors. - Integrated Management Systems for Circular Economy:
The trend towards integrated management systems that support circular economy principles is gaining traction, emphasizing holistic approaches to sustainability. - Stakeholder Engagement and Relational Interventions:
Research focusing on stakeholder identification and engagement strategies is emerging, reflecting the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving sustainability goals.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Management Practices:
Research centered on conventional environmental management techniques appears to be decreasing, as newer, more integrated approaches gain traction. - Single-Factor Analyses:
Studies that focus narrowly on individual factors affecting sustainability without considering broader systemic interactions are becoming less common. - Static Models of Sustainability:
There is a noticeable decline in the use of static models that do not account for dynamic changes and interactions within sustainability systems. - Localized Case Studies:
While localized studies remain relevant, there is a shift towards more global or comparative analyses that can offer broader insights across different contexts. - Resource Extraction Focus:
Research primarily focused on resource extraction and its impacts is waning, with a growing emphasis on sustainable alternatives and circular economy approaches.
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