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Challenges in Sustainability (CiS)
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2024: Vol. 12
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Challenges in Sustainability (CiS) is a pioneering journal committed to advancing the discourse on sustainable development's complexities and opportunities. It distinguishes itself through a holistic examination of sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and economic perspectives. CiS serves as an essential forum for the articulation of innovative solutions and the evaluation of sustainability practices' effects, making a vital contribution to the discipline. The hallmark of CiS lies in its thorough engagement with both the promising prospects and the inherent challenges of sustainable development. Issued quarterly by Acadlore, CiS schedules its publication of four issues annually in March, June, September, and December.

  • Professional Service - Every article submitted undergoes an intensive yet swift peer review and editing process, adhering to the highest publication standards.

  • Prompt Publication - Thanks to our proficiency in orchestrating the peer-review, editing, and production processes, all accepted articles see rapid publication.

  • Open Access - Every published article is instantly accessible to a global readership, allowing for uninhibited sharing across various platforms at any time.

Editor(s)-in-chief（1）
katie kish
York University, Canada
katiekish@gmail.com | website
Research interests: Ecological Footprint; Complexity Thinking; Ecological Economics

Aims & Scope

Aims

Challenges in Sustainability (CiS) seeks to be a pivotal forum for the dissemination of innovative research that fosters the advancement of sustainability solutions amidst global environmental changes. Our journal's mission encompasses stimulating scholarly and public dialogue on sustainability challenges and proposing integrated solutions that address these issues head-on. We are committed to promoting a multi-disciplinary approach that spans natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, aiming to synergize diverse perspectives to unravel the complex interplay of factors affecting sustainability. CiS prioritizes research that offers actionable insights into navigating the socio-economic and environmental hurdles to achieving sustainability, advocating for a science-based approach to influencing policy and practice.

Aligned with its mission, CiS motivates authors to explore the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of sustainability, offering comprehensive research without imposing limits on the length of the manuscripts. Key characteristics of the journal include:

  • Every publication benefits from prominent indexing, ensuring widespread recognition.

  • A distinguished editorial team upholds unparalleled quality and broad appeal.

  • Seamless online discoverability of each article maximizes its global reach.

  • An author-centric and transparent publication process enhances submission experience.

Scope

The scope of CiS encompasses a broad range of subjects, providing an in-depth and comprehensive investigation into issues related to sustainability:

  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation: Advanced research on strategies to enhance the resilience of communities, ecosystems, and economies to climate variability and change.

  • Circular Economy and Waste Reduction: Studies focusing on the principles of circular economy, waste management practices, and strategies for reducing waste generation across different sectors.

  • Renewable Energy Technologies and Systems: Innovative research on the development, integration, and optimization of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy.

  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Investigations into sustainable farming practices, food systems planning, and the role of agriculture in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.

  • Water Resources Management: Comprehensive research on sustainable water use, watershed management, and strategies to address water scarcity and quality issues.

  • Sustainable Transportation and Mobility: Exploration of sustainable transportation solutions, including electric and alternative fuel vehicles, public transportation systems, and urban mobility planning.

  • Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Planning: Studies on the design and implementation of green infrastructure, sustainable building technologies, and urban planning approaches that contribute to sustainable urban development.

  • Social Sustainability and Equity: Research on social aspects of sustainability, including social equity, community engagement, and the intersection of social justice with environmental sustainability.

  • Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility: Analysis of corporate practices in sustainability, including sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and sustainable business models.

  • Technology for Sustainability: Examination of the role of technology in promoting sustainability, including information and communication technologies (ICT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics in environmental monitoring and sustainability assessments.

  • Environmental Policy and Governance: Evaluation of policy frameworks, governance mechanisms, and international agreements that facilitate sustainable development goals.

  • Sustainability Education and Literacy: Studies on the integration of sustainability into education systems, development of sustainability curricula, and promotion of environmental literacy.

  • Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services: Research on the conservation of biodiversity, restoration of ecosystems, and valuation of ecosystem services.

  • Health and Well-being in the Context of Sustainability: Explorations of the connections between environmental sustainability and public health, including studies on pollution, environmental justice, and access to green spaces.

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This bibliometric analysis offers an in-depth examination of the research trajectory concerning carbon capture and storage (CCS), as documented in Scopus-indexed publications from 1998 to 2024. A marked increase in scholarly output has been observed, reflecting the growing academic and practical interest in CCS technologies as critical tools for mitigating climate change. The analysis identifies significant growth periods following key global climate agreements and technological advancements, underscoring the academic community’s engagement in developing and implementing solutions to reduce emissions. Additionally, periodic fluctuations in publication trends have been detected, which may indicate shifts in funding priorities, research focus, and the advent of competing technologies. The notable peak in 2024 suggests that CCS research has potentially reached a pivotal stage of maturity or has been revitalized in response to recent environmental policies or global events. This analysis emphasizes the need for future research to delve deeper into the evolution of CCS technologies, their integration with renewable energy strategies, and the role of policy and economic factors in shaping the CCS research landscape. Such inquiries are deemed essential for guiding global CCS research and policymaking toward effective and sustainable climate action.

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Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) presents distinct challenges across different income economies, necessitating a comprehensive analysis to identify critical factors influencing progress. This study systematically examines obstacles to SDG attainment across various income groups by analyzing data from 215 nations spanning 2012 to 2021. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed to uncover patterns within the factors, while fuzzy graph modeling elucidated their dynamic influences. The analysis focused on nine key variables: poverty, unemployment, youth literacy, adult literacy, health (undernourishment), food security, access to electricity, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and other greenhouse gas emissions. Findings indicate that CO2 emissions serve as the primary barrier to achieving SDG 13 (climate action) in high-income nations. Conversely, poverty and undernourishment emerge as significant challenges impeding progress in upper-middle-income, lower-middle-income, and low-income groups. The study provides a novel, integrated view of the multifaceted impacts and interactions between socio-economic and environmental factors in addressing SDG challenges. The results offer valuable insights for policymakers, highlighting the need for differentiated strategies tailored to income-specific contexts. It is recommended that governments in high-income countries extend financial support to lower-income groups to alleviate poverty and improve food security, while fostering collaboration in climate mitigation and adaptation to promote balanced and sustainable global development.
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Evolution of Emissions: The Role of Clean Energy in Sustainable Development
mohamed khaleel ,
ziyodulla yusupov ,
nabeh alderoubi ,
rawad l. abdul_jabbar ,
monaem elmnifi ,
yasser nassar ,
hasan shakir majdi ,
laith jaafer habeeb ,
salah abulifa
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Available online: 07-29-2024

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This paper assesses green energy technology with respect to its profound impacts, particularly photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity, wind installed capacity and hydrogen fuel cells installed capacity on sustainable development as well as mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the study examines recent technological improvements and empirical facts that indicate how renewable sources of energy facilitates decrease in carbon emission and further supports global sustainability goals. As a result, major findings show significant declines in CO₂ releases after extensive PV, wind and hydrogen fuel cell technologies have been deployed. The examples from China, EU countries, USA, India and Japan demonstrate these accomplishments. Cumulative CO₂ emissions from 2015 to 2023 for China were 102.0 Gt; while the United States had 43.0 Gt; EU - 25.4 Gt; India – 21.7 Gt; Japan –10.0 Gt, respectively.
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Sustainability Evaluation of Regency Development in Peatland Areas of Riau Province, Indonesia
ardika perdana fahly ,
akhmad fauzi ,
bambang juanda ,
ernan rustiadi
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Available online: 07-29-2024

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The sustainable development of peatland ecosystems is imperative due to their susceptibility to climate change. This study evaluates the sustainability of regency development in the peatland areas of Riau Province, Indonesia, utilizing the rapid appraisal technique combined with the Rapfish multidimensional scaling (MDS) algorithm. Critical attributes influencing sustainability were identified, including the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors, unemployment rates, GRDP growth rates, investment levels, poverty rates, population growth, deforestation rates, waste management practices, environmental conservation efforts, community involvement, local wisdom, occurrence of peat fires, and groundwater level stations. The findings indicate that the sustainability status of regencies in peatland areas predominantly falls between less and moderately sustainable. Consequently, an urgent need exists to accelerate the implementation of new development paradigms, such as green and low-carbon development strategies, to achieve sustainable development goals in peatland regions effectively. Enhanced policies and practices are required to address the identified sustainability dimensions, fostering resilience and promoting long-term ecological balance.

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An extensive assessment of ambient air quality near a medical waste incineration (MWI) facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, was conducted, focusing on the gas-particle phase partitioning and the concentrations of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), dibenzofurans (PCDFs), and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dl-PCBs). It was found that highly chlorinated congeners, specifically hexa- to octa-chlorinated, predominate in the particulate phase, while tetra- and penta-chlorinated isomers were predominantly observed in the gas phase. The concentrations of ΣPCDD/Fs in ambient air ranged from 8.3 to 108.36 fg WHO2005-TEQ/m³, ΣPCBs from 4.43 to 6.06 fg WHO2005-TEQ/m³, and ΣPCDD/Fs in soil from 59.17 to 106.05 pg WHO-TEQ/g. Seasonal variations were marked, with peak concentrations typically occurring in winter and the lowest in summer. Globally, despite a decreasing trend, the concentrations of PCDD/Fs in South Africa remain higher than those reported in other regions. The study further revealed that the daily inhalation intakes of PCDD/F emissions by the local population exceeded the recommended tolerable daily intake levels, underscoring the need for a comprehensive risk assessment that considers all exposure pathways to fully evaluate potential health risks for residents living near the incineration facility.

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The Effects of Economic Cycle Shocks on Polluting Emissions in Developing Countries: Insights from a Panel Vector Autoregression Analysis
issaoui fakhri ,
abdulrahim zaher meshari ,
majed bin othayman ,
guesmi mourad ,
akram jamee
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Available online: 04-29-2024

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This study explores the dynamic relationship between polluting emissions and economic cycle shocks in developing countries using a panel vector autoregressive (PVAR) framework. Recognizing the limitations of prior models that focused primarily on causality between emissions and economic variables without forecasting capabilities, this research incorporates a PVAR methodology aligned with innovative local gray forecast models to generate dynamic forecasts and conduct structural analyses. Employing the PVAR model, impulse–response functions (IRFs) were analyzed to assess the impacts of economic shocks on pollution levels and the challenges these pose to both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. The analysis further involved the decomposition of variance among the variables. Key findings reveal that economic growth in these countries often correlates with increased use of carbon dioxide-emitting energies. However, the substitution of these energies with renewable sources is not only feasible but also pivotal for promoting environmental purification and sanitation through enhanced investments in renewable energies. Despite the theoretical potential for growth in the renewable sector, its actual development in these countries remains inadequate, and its contribution to fostering an ecological environment that supports economic growth is minimal. The study underscores the necessity of robust policies to facilitate ecological growth and the imperative of a shared commitment among nations to ensure the effectiveness of these policies.
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A Decision-Making Model for Prioritizing Low-Carbon Policies in Climate Change Mitigation
yanjun qiu ,
mouhamed bayane bouraima ,
ibrahim badi ,
željko stević ,
vladimir simic
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Available online: 04-29-2024

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Climate change (CC) represents a paramount environmental challenge, necessitating the deployment of sustainable, low-carbon strategies particularly in developing regions such as Africa. This study introduces a novel decision-making framework aimed at enhancing the prioritization of policies to combat the adverse effects of CC. The proposed two-stage model employs the integration of Step-Wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) under spherical fuzzy (SF) conditions to address the strategic sequencing of sustainable policies. Initially, SF-SWARA is utilized to ascertain the relative significance of diverse criteria. Subsequently, the SF-WASPAS method ranks these policies, facilitating informed decision-making. The primary obstacles identified include limited institutional capacity, insufficient financial resources, and technological constraints, for which strategic alternatives are proposed. Moreover, rigorous sensitivity and comparative analyses affirm the model's applicability. By systematically delineating and prioritizing necessary policies, this study contributes significantly to the scholarly discourse on climate mitigation (CM) in an African context.

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