Hong Kong, April 16, 2026 — Challenges in Sustainability (CiS) has achieved a Q2 ranking in the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2025 release, based on the latest Scopus data. The journal is currently associated with an SJR indicator of 0.52, reflecting its growing citation performance and increasing academic influence in sustainability research.

According to the latest SCImago classification, CiS is ranked in the second quartile (Q2) in Ecology. The journal is also indexed across several closely related subject areas, including Global and Planetary Change, Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, Nature and Landscape Conservation, and Geography, Planning and Development, where it continues to demonstrate stable development.

These subject areas align closely with the journal’s established scope, which emphasises interdisciplinary sustainability research integrating environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The journal’s focus on climate resilience, resource efficiency, sustainable policy frameworks, and socio-ecological systems reflects its coherent academic positioning across both environmental science and social science domains.

CiS has consistently aimed to provide a platform for research that connects scientific analysis with real-world sustainability challenges. Particular emphasis is placed on contributions that support evidence-based decision-making, including sustainability assessment frameworks, policy-relevant models, and applied strategies for advancing sustainable development.

In recent years, the journal has strengthened its editorial standards and peer-review process, ensuring the publication of work that demonstrates analytical rigour, methodological transparency, and practical relevance. A growing international authorship and consistent publication output have further contributed to the journal’s visibility and impact.

The current Q2 ranking represents an important stage in the journal’s development. Continued efforts will focus on promoting high-quality interdisciplinary research that advances sustainability science and supports the transition toward resilient and sustainable systems.

The editorial board expresses its sincere appreciation to all authors, reviewers, and editors for their continued support.

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