Aims and scope
Sustainable Communities is an online, open access, international journal publishing across all areas of sustainable research and is part of our Elevate Series. This means that you will receive a concierge-level publishing experience, including dedicated support from our expert in-house Editorial team, with guaranteed response times of within 48 hours, an initial decision on whether your article will be peer reviewed within 5 working days, and a first decision on your research within an average of 22 working days.

Sustainable Communities is a scholarly open access, internationally peer-reviewed and cross-disciplinary journal, that provides a platform for academics working in different disciplines, to collaborate and offer a joint focus for their research in advancing sustainable practices. The journal will be made up of broad sections covering various dimensions of how sustainability drives responses to environmental change.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, method articles, registered reports, data notes and editorials. Letters to the Editor are also considered and should discuss an analysis of an article previously published in Sustainable Communities.

The aims and scope for each section can be found below.

Building Sustainable Cities

Section Editor: Beniamino Murgante

This section covers all areas of urban sustainability. This encompasses a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between various elements, aiming to create ecologically sustainable and socially resilient cities. We also invite urban studies, where modeling is a pivotal instrument during the planning phases. These studies aim to provide solutions for cities facing environmental challenges resulting from inadequate choices.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Communities
Sustainable Urban Development
Climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban environments
Sustainable Transports
Urban Mobility
Sustainable mobility
Land Take Reduction
Ecosystem Services Analysis
Green Infrastructures
Environmental Modelling
Smart city governance
Renewable Energy in urban environments
Urban simulation models
Performance based planning
Sustainable and Green Economics

Section Editor: Justin Zhang

The “Sustainable and Green Economics” section is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research, review articles, and critical perspectives that explore the dynamic interplay between economic progress, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. Our mission is to foster evidence-based frameworks that drive sustainable economic growth, mitigate ecological harm, and promote equitable prosperity through cutting-edge solutions. This section embraces innovative economic models, policies, and practices, amplified by emerging technologies and digital transformation, to tackle global and local sustainability challenges. We integrate insights from economics, environmental science, technology, social sciences, and policy studies, inviting scholars and practitioners worldwide to collaborate on transformative, interdisciplinary solutions.