As urban areas confront increasing challenges from climate change, the themes of sustainability and resilience have become paramount in shaping the future of cities. This special issue explores the complex interplay of environmental health, community leadership, and innovative urban governance. It underlines the significance of ongoing observation and preventative measures to raise occupant well-being and improve indoor air quality. Additionally, it underscores the need for inclusive decision-making processes that empower community leaders in climate adaptation efforts. By exploring transdisciplinary and bottom-up approaches, this issue advocates for frameworks that strengthen urban resilience and foster collaboration across sectors. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of adaptable education models in architecture that can respond effectively to global disruptions. As a whole, these findings advance knowledge about sustainable urban development and the tactics necessary to create resilient cities.

This Special Issue of the 9th Volume of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development covers key themes including:

• Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Health
• Community Leadership in Climate Change Adaptation
• Transdisciplinary and Bottom-Up Approaches to Urban Resilience
• Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
• Flexible and Blended Learning in Architectural Education

Guest Editors:
Hasim Altan
College of Architecture and Design, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia.

Mourad Amer
College of Architecture, Alexandria University, Egypt.

Guest Editors are allowed to include one of their own papers in the special issue they are overseeing. However, this requires prior approval from the Editor-in-Chief. Once the paper is submitted, it will be allocated by the Journal editorial office to the Editor-in-Chief or an appropriate associate editor. They will manage the peer review process and ultimately determine the paper's final acceptance status.

The peer review process in this issue is double-blinded. If an editorial board member has submitted a paper, they will not be involved during the revision process in order to preserve the integrity of the revision process.