Journal of Sustainability

About this Journal

The Journal of Sustainability is an interdisciplinary journal that aims to provide practical advice to businesses, policymakers, and civil society on accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable economy.

This journal is a collective effort by leading scholars and practitioners around the world who are excited about furthering the discourse on the concept of sustainability. All our articles are open-access and oriented towards practical applications. We compensate our editors and reviewers, and we strive to provide peer review that is both fast and constructive.

We are keen to help you publish your research.

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The Journal of Sustainability publishes research which provides practical advice for businesses, policymakers and civil society that helps ensure more sustainable development.

Latest Publications

Articles

Research paper
Open access

Maritime Aquaculture as Sustainable Resource use: A Hong Kong case study of the Pompano

Lawrence W. C. Lai, K. W. Chau

First published: 16 July 2025

Research paper
Open access

Recycled Plastic Waste as Aggregates in Lightweight Concrete: A Study of Saturation Effects

Nathália Pereira Soares, Marília Gonçalves Marques, Leonardo Carvalho Mesquita, Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, Markssuel Teixeira Marvila

First published: 28 June 2025

Research paper
Open access

The Nutrition-Sensitive Food Environment Index: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessing Food Environments in Association with Health Risks for Policy Decision Making

Tosin H. Akingbemisilu, Irmgard Jordan, Robert Assimwe, Sam Bodjrenou, Deborah Nabuuma, Nicanor Odongo, Kevin O. Onyango, Ermias Teferi, Casey Tokeshi, Mark Lundy, Céline Termote

First published: 06 June 2025

Research paper
Open access

Towards Net Zero and a Zero Landfill Future: Leveraging Hong Kong’s Municipal Solid Waste Charging Scheme for Sustainable Waste Management and Carbon Neutrality

Ellice Dane W. Ancheta, Maria Obiminda L. Cambaliza, Laurence L. Delina

First published: 14 July 2025

Research paper
Open access

The Sustainability of Livelihoods during Crisis – Mapping Evidence, Gaps, and Future Directions

Sanchayan Nath, Nakul Parameswar

First published: 13 June 2025

Perspective
Open access

Vision 2030: SDG3 and Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Rajiv Nair, Sajiv Madhavan

First published: 03 June 2025

Research paper
Open access

Maritime Aquaculture as Sustainable Resource use: A Hong Kong case study of the Pompano

Lawrence W. C. Lai, K. W. Chau

First published: 16 July 2025

Research paper
Open access

Towards Net Zero and a Zero Landfill Future: Leveraging Hong Kong’s Municipal Solid Waste Charging Scheme for Sustainable Waste Management and Carbon Neutrality

Ellice Dane W. Ancheta, Maria Obiminda L. Cambaliza, Laurence L. Delina

First published: 14 July 2025

Research paper
Open access

Recycled Plastic Waste as Aggregates in Lightweight Concrete: A Study of Saturation Effects

Nathália Pereira Soares, Marília Gonçalves Marques, Leonardo Carvalho Mesquita, Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, Markssuel Teixeira Marvila

First published: 28 June 2025

Research paper
Open access

The Sustainability of Livelihoods during Crisis – Mapping Evidence, Gaps, and Future Directions

Sanchayan Nath, Nakul Parameswar

First published: 13 June 2025

Research paper
Open access

The Nutrition-Sensitive Food Environment Index: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessing Food Environments in Association with Health Risks for Policy Decision Making

Tosin H. Akingbemisilu, Irmgard Jordan, Robert Assimwe, Sam Bodjrenou, Deborah Nabuuma, Nicanor Odongo, Kevin O. Onyango, Ermias Teferi, Casey Tokeshi, Mark Lundy, Céline Termote

First published: 06 June 2025

Perspective
Open access

Vision 2030: SDG3 and Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Rajiv Nair, Sajiv Madhavan

First published: 03 June 2025

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Journal of Sustainability

Special Issues

Special Issues gather articles on a focused theme, offering a platform for sharing new research. All submissions are curated by Guest Editors and peer-reviewed under the journal’s standard process.

Each proposal is approved by the Editorial Board to ensure it aligns with the journal’s scope. Accepted articles are published within the volume of the calendar year in which the Special Issue opens. They are featured on a dedicated Special Issue page, as well as in the “Recent Articles” feed and annual archive

For details on how to submit to a Special Issue, as well as our policies and Guest Editor responsibilities, please refer to our Special Issue Guidelines. For any enquiries, contact the Editorial Office at [email protected].

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Increase the impact and visibility of your research by guest editing a Special Issue for the Journal of Sustainability. Publishing in a Special Issue offers authors greater discoverability, opportunities to build their research network, and the benefit of a thorough peer-review process. We welcome Special Issue proposals from our readers and contributors on topics within their area of expertise.

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Regulating Sustainability – How Law is used in Relation to Sustainability Objectives

Edited by: Rhett Martin

Keywords: Precautionary Risk Management • Criteria and Indicators of Sustainability • Science and Regulation • Balance as a Regulatory Imperative

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026 0 Articles

Upcoming

The Sustainable Fashion Equation: Aligning Consumer Values, Corporate Action, and Systemic Change

Edited by: Nirbhay Rana, Bhupesh Manoharan, Ankur Chhabra, Corinna Joyce

Keywords: Sustainable Fashion • Consumer Behaviour • Corporate Responsibility • Circular Economy • ESG Strategy • Greenwashing • Supply Chain Transparency • Responsible Consumption • Systemic Change • Climate Action

Opens: 1 Aug 2025 3 Articles

Upcoming

Technological Innovation: Improving Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Green Consumerism

Edited by: Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Adnan Ahmed Sheikh

Keywords: Sustainable Supply Chain • Technological Innovation • Climate Change • Green Strategies • Sustainability

Opens: 1 Aug 2025 0 Articles

Upcoming

Towards Smart Active Buildings for Reducing Carbon Footprint and Achieving Sustainable Development through Artificial Intelligence

Edited by: Cosimo Magazzino

Keywords: Smart Active Buildings (SABs) • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) • Energy Efficiency • Carbon Footprint Reduction • Sustainable Development • AI-based Energy Management • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions • Renewable Energy Integration • Predictive Energy Analytics

Opens: 1 Sep 2025 0 Articles