Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
Scope & Guideline
Uniting research and policy for a cleaner world.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Waste Management:
Research on innovative methods for managing waste, including recycling, upcycling, and waste-to-energy technologies, with an emphasis on minimizing environmental impact. - Renewable Energy Solutions:
Exploration of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, and biogas systems, focusing on their efficiency, economic viability, and integration into existing energy systems. - Environmental Policy and Governance:
Analysis of the effectiveness of environmental policies and regulations, assessing their impact on sustainability practices across various sectors and regions. - Eco-Innovation and Green Technologies:
Investigation into new technologies and processes that promote sustainability, including the development of eco-friendly materials, biotechnologies, and energy-efficient systems. - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA):
Application of LCA methodologies to evaluate the environmental impacts of products, processes, and technologies, promoting a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. - Climate Change Mitigation Strategies:
Research on strategies to mitigate climate change impacts through technological innovation, policy frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.
Trending and Emerging
- Circular Economy Practices:
An increasing focus on circular economy principles, emphasizing the importance of resource recovery, waste minimization, and sustainable production practices. - Green Finance and Investment:
Emerging research on the role of green finance in promoting sustainable technologies and practices, including investment strategies that align with environmental objectives. - Digitalization in Environmental Management:
The integration of digital technologies, such as AI and big data analytics, into environmental management practices is gaining traction, with studies exploring their potential for enhancing sustainability. - Sustainable Agriculture Innovations:
Research on sustainable agricultural practices and technologies is on the rise, addressing the need for environmentally friendly methods to increase food security. - Energy Transition and Decarbonization:
A strong emphasis on strategies for transitioning to low-carbon energy systems, focusing on decarbonization pathways and innovative technologies in the energy sector. - Biosolutions and Bioremediation:
Growing interest in biotechnological approaches for environmental remediation and waste management, harnessing biological processes for sustainable solutions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Energy Sources:
Research related to fossil fuels and conventional energy sources has decreased as the focus has shifted towards renewable energy technologies and sustainable alternatives. - Basic Environmental Monitoring:
Studies centered on basic environmental monitoring techniques are becoming less frequent, with a growing preference for advanced methodologies that integrate data analytics and technology. - Conventional Waste Treatment Methods:
There is a noticeable reduction in research focused on conventional waste treatment methods, as innovative and sustainable solutions gain more attention. - Generalized Policy Analyses:
The journal has seen a decline in papers that provide broad, generalized analyses of environmental policies, favoring more specific, case-based studies that offer actionable insights. - Single-Use Material Studies:
Research on single-use materials, particularly plastics, is diminishing as the emphasis shifts towards circular economy approaches and material recovery.
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