Special Issue Information
The Global Conference on Sustainable Development, Energy Transitions, and Climate Change (28–29 November 2025, invites paper submissions for a special journal issue dedicated to advancing scholarship and practice at the critical intersections of sustainability, climate resilience, and energy transitions.
This special issue seeks to move the global conversation from pledges to action by showcasing research, policy analysis, and innovations that can accelerate inclusive, just, and resilient pathways for sustainable development. Contributions are especially welcome from diverse disciplinary perspectives, including law, economics, political science, environmental studies, engineering, and social sciences, as well as practitioner-led insights.
Thematic Areas:
We welcome submissions on (but not limited to):
Sustainable Development and the SDGs: governance, equity, and innovation for inclusive growth
Accelerating Energy Transitions: clean energy, just transition frameworks, and energy access
Climate Litigation and Justice: human rights, legal remedies, and accountability mechanisms
Green Economy and Circular Solutions: economic transformation, financing, and sustainable consumption/production
Climate Change and Resilience: adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage in vulnerable communities
Food and Water Security: sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and resource management
Global Partnerships and Policy Innovation: multi-stakeholder approaches for transformative governance
Education and Innovation for Sustainability: knowledge, skills, and inclusive learning systems
Submission Information:
Full-length research articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and policy analyses are welcome. Authors are encouraged to adopt interdisciplinary and cross-regional perspectives, with particular attention to justice, equity, and the inclusion of marginalized voices in climate and energy governance. Accepted papers will be peer-reviewed and published in the special issue, providing global visibility for cutting-edge research and practice at the forefront of sustainable development.
Submission Details:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 November 2025
Please submit a 300-word proposal including your name, contact information, short biography, and the title of your proposed article or case note to: Dr. Cynthia C. Umezulike (ces@sciepublish.org)
Notification of Acceptance: 5 December 2025
Authors will be informed whether they are invited to submit a full article for peer review.
Full Article Submission Deadline: 30 March 2026
Invited manuscripts should be 5,000 – 7,000 words (articles) or up to 10,000 words (including footnotes).
