https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ESSD/gateway/plugin/AnnouncementFeedGatewayPlugin/atom 2026-08-06T12:14:06+00:00 Open Journal Systems <p><strong>About the Journal</strong></p> <p>Environmental Science and Sustainable Development (ESSD) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of environmental science and sustainable development to share insights, advancements, and innovative solutions. The journal's primary goal is to contribute to the collective knowledge and understanding of the complex challenges facing our environment and promote sustainable practices for a better future.</p> <p>Environmental studies and sustainable development have become increasingly critical topics as we grapple with the consequences of human activities on our planet. The urgency to address environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion has never been more pressing. It is paramount that we explore interdisciplinary approaches, integrate scientific knowledge and policy frameworks, and engage in sustainable practices to effectively mitigate and adapt to these challenges. ESSD aims to address and cover a wide range of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, building upon the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) from 2000 to 2015.</p> <p>Environmental Science and Sustainable Development is dedicated to publishing high-quality research articles, reviews, case studies, and commentaries that contribute to the advancement of environmental science, sustainable development theories, and practical applications. The journal actively encourages submissions from diverse fields, including but not limited to environmental sciences, ecology, economics, policy studies, environmental engineering, and technologies related to sustainable development.</p> <p>In maintaining a rigorous peer-review process, ESSD ensures that all published articles undergo critical evaluation by experts in their respective fields. By upholding high standards of scientific integrity and objectivity, the journal’s editorial board strives to provide readers with reliable, evidence-based research that contributes to the global understanding of environmental issues and sustainable development. Through the exchange of knowledge and ideas facilitated by this journal, the Editor-in-Chief aims to inspire collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. It is our belief that by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, we can generate innovative solutions and drive positive change towards a more sustainable future.</p> <p>In accordance with the definition of an open-access journal provided by BOAI, ESSD is a fully open-access journal that allows global access to its content, which is freely available without charge to users and institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles or use them for any other lawful purpose for non-commercial use without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://members.publicationethics.org/members/environmental-science-and-sustainable-development"><strong>COPE Membership:</strong></a></span></p> <p>As a member of <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://publicationethics.org/">COPE</a></span>, ESSD adheres to COPE's policies and journal practices to maintain the highest standards in publication ethics.</p> https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ESSD/announcement/view/34 2026-08-06T12:14:06+00:00 Environmental Science & Sustainable Development

<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Guest Editors:</strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>1. Muhammed Aamer Mahmoud:</strong><br />Professor, Department of Bioinformatics &amp; Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan. ORCID: <a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9250-7260">0000-0001-9250-7260</a>.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>2. Ganjar Samudoro:</strong><br />Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Diponegoro University, Indonesia. ORCID: <a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3028-7239">0000-0002-3028-7239</a>.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>ESSD</strong> invites researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit manuscripts for the Special Issue <strong>"Nature-Based Solutions and Circular Economy Frameworks for Ecosystem Restoration."</strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Biodiversity loss, land degradation, and resource depletion are accelerating as global consumption patterns place mounting pressure on natural ecosystems. Addressing these interconnected challenges requires moving beyond conventional conservation approaches toward frameworks that actively integrate ecological restoration with resource efficiency and economic viability. Nature-based solutions (NbS) and circular economy principles offer complementary pathways: one restores and strengthens natural systems, while the other redesigns resource flows to minimize waste and extend material life cycles.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">This Special Issue aims to bring together interdisciplinary research that integrates ecological restoration with bio-based technological innovations, economic modeling, sustainable resource management, and policy interventions. Contributions supporting the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly <strong>SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 15 (Life on Land)</strong>, are especially encouraged.</p> <h2>Topics Covered</h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Submissions may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Upcycling of agricultural and industrial waste</li> <li>Biological nutrient recovery</li> <li>Life-cycle assessment of bio-based materials</li> <li>Circular raw materials management and recycling technologies</li> <li>Urban mining and critical raw material supply chains</li> <li>Constructed wetlands for water treatment and flood mitigation</li> <li>Mangrove restoration and coastal ecosystem recovery</li> <li>Green roofs and urban forests for carbon sequestration</li> <li>Regenerative farming practices</li> <li>Contaminated soil remediation and terrestrial ecosystem protection</li> <li>Valuation of ecosystem services</li> <li>Circular economy business models</li> <li>Policy frameworks for environmental quality and the built environment</li> </ul> <h2>Types of Articles</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Research Articles</li> <li>Review Articles</li> </ul> <h2>Important Dates</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li><strong>Submission Opens:</strong> 8 August 2026</li> <li><strong>Submission Deadline:</strong> 20 February 2027</li> <li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> 31 March 2027</li> </ul> <h2>Submission Instructions</h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Authors are invited to submit original manuscripts that have not been published or submitted elsewhere. All submissions will undergo the journal's standard peer-review process.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal's author guidelines and submitted through the journal's online submission system here: <a href="https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ESSD/submissions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit</a></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">For manuscript preparation requirements, formatting guidelines, and submission instructions, please refer to the journal's <strong>Submission Guidelines</strong> available here: <a href="https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ESSD/submisison-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link</a></p>

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