Special Issue on

Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development

Environmental protection refers to the practice of preventing and controlling damage to the natural environment and, where possible, reversing the adverse effects that have already occurred. It is a key element of sustainable development, which aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development takes into account social, environmental, and economic factors, and seeks to balance them in a way that promotes long-term wellbeing.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Pollution prevention and control
• Natural resource management
• Emission reduction strategies
• Environmental regulation complianc
• Habitat restoration and protection
• Protected areas and wildlife management
• Climate change adaptation and mitigation
• Carbon footprint reduction and management
• Renewable energy development and deployment
• Sustainable agriculture and forestry practices
• Green infrastructure planning and design
• Waste management and resource recovery
• Environmental education and public awareness campaigns

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Prof. Ping Xiang
Professor, Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health
Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, China

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at [email protected].