Call for papers/Topics

Here are some broad topics within the realm of sustainable development:

I. Environmental Sustainability:

• Climate Change:
  • Mitigation: Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass), carbon capture and storage (CCS), energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, reducing deforestation.
  • Adaptation: Climate-resilient infrastructure, disaster risk reduction, climate-smart agriculture, water resource management, coastal protection.
  • Climate finance and policy: International agreements (Paris Agreement), carbon pricing, green bonds, investment in climate solutions.
• Biodiversity and Ecosystems:
  • Conservation: Protecting endangered species, habitat preservation, sustainable forestry, marine conservation, combating wildlife trafficking.
  • Restoration: Reforestation, wetland restoration, coral reef restoration, ecosystem services.
  • Sustainable land management: Agroecology, sustainable agriculture, reducing soil degradation.
• Water Resources:
  • Water scarcity and security, water efficiency, wastewater treatment and reuse, integrated water resources management, protecting freshwater ecosystems, sustainable irrigation.
• Waste Management and Circular Economy:
  • Reducing waste generation, recycling and upcycling, circular economy principles, sustainable packaging, hazardous waste management, waste-to-energy technologies.
• Air Pollution:
  • Reducing industrial emissions, urban air quality management, transboundary air pollution, sustainable transportation, monitoring and control of pollutants.
• Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP):
  • Life cycle assessment, eco-labeling, sustainable supply chains, responsible consumption patterns.

II. Social Sustainability:

• Poverty and Inequality:
  • Eradicating extreme poverty, reducing income inequality, social protection, access to basic services (healthcare, education, housing).
• Education and Awareness:
  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), public awareness campaigns, promoting sustainable lifestyles, digital literacy for sustainability.
• Health and Well-being:
  • Sustainable healthcare systems, environmental health, food security and nutrition, mental health and well-being.
• Gender Equality:
  • Women's empowerment, gender-responsive policies, addressing gender-based violence, women's participation in decision-making.
• Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion:
  • Protecting indigenous knowledge, promoting intercultural dialogue, addressing discrimination, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage.
• Human Rights:
  • Environmental justice, the right to clean water, The right to clean air, ethical supply chains.

III. Economic Sustainability:

• Sustainable Economic Growth:
  • Green economy, green jobs, sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable investment.
• Sustainable Innovation and Technology:
  • Developing and deploying sustainable technologies, green innovation, technology transfer, digital technologies for sustainability, AI for sustainability.
• Sustainable Cities and Communities:
  • Sustainable urban planning, smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, green buildings, sustainable transportation, urban agriculture.
• Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems:
  • Sustainable farming practices, reducing food waste, promoting sustainable diets, food security, sustainable aquaculture.
• Sustainable Industry:
  • Green manufacturing, industrial ecology, sustainable supply chains.

IV. Governance and Policy:

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • SDG implementation, monitoring and reporting, national and local SDG strategies, multistakeholder partnerships.
• International Cooperation:
  • Global agreements and treaties, development assistance, technology transfer.
• Governance and Policy Frameworks:
  • Sustainable development policies, environmental impact assessment (EIA), participatory governance, ethical frameworks.
• Legal Frameworks:
  • Environmental law, international treaties, national law.

V. Emerging Issues:

• The Nexus of Climate, Water, and Energy:
• Planetary Boundaries and Earth System Governance:
• The Role of the Private Sector in Sustainable Development:
• The Effects of Pandemic events on sustainable development.
• The effects of geopolitical conflict on sustainable development.