Health, Well-Being and Sustainability
A section of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Section Information
The concept of health as a sustainable state became part of the health lexicon in the last two decades of the twentieth century. It is related to the idea of environmental sustainability and makes explicit the notion that humans and other living creatures on Earth are interdependent. If human affairs are conducted in such a way as to sustain life-supporting ecosystems in a stable state of equilibrium, then humans will survive and flourish. If, however, a local, regional, or global ecosystem is degraded beyond the point where it is sustainable, then the health and survival of humans in that ecosystem cannot be sustained.
The Section encourages wider analysis and innovative thinking in relation to sustainable development in health, including topics such as population health, human well-being, health effects of environment exposure, air pollution/water quality/climate change/food, health economics/policy, and other related aspects to ensure sustainability for health.
Keywords
- Environment exposure;
- One health;
- Environmental health;
- Global health;
- Climate change and health;
- Occupational safety and health;
- Urban/rural health;
- Human nutrition: food and diet;
- Human well-being;
- Health-related quality of life/sustainable lifestyle;
- Public health in COVID-19;
- Health sociology;
- Health economics;
- Digital health.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Design for Behavioural Change, Health, Wellbeing, and Sustainability (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Public Health Challenges and Sustainable Responses in an Era of Disasters, Conflict, and Climate Change (Deadline: 13 December 2024)
- Healthy Aging and Sustainable Development Goals (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Environmental Pollution and Impacts on Human Health (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Sustainable Food and Diets: For Better Nutrition, Health and Environment (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Challenges and Prospects of Sustainability in the Context of Global Health: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- The Built Environment and One Health: Opportunities and Challenges (Deadline: 3 February 2025)
- Decarbonization of Energy and Materials for Sustainable Development (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Sustainable Innovations in Health Economics and Health Management: Opportunities and Challenges (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Eco-Friendly and New Technology-Based Management for a Healthy Environment (Deadline: 23 February 2025)
- Sustainable Climate Action for Global Health (Deadline: 1 March 2025)
- Sustainable, Safe and Healthy Workplaces after COVID-19: Lessons Learned for the Future of Work in the Post-pandemic Era (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Applications of Biotechnology for Sustainable Water Treatment (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Impact of Heavy Metals on the Sustainable Environment (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Digital Wellbeing and Sustainability (Deadline: 6 April 2025)
- Explore Sustainable Development in Multiple Dimensions for Human Well-Being (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Sustainable Urban Designs to Enhance Human Health and Well-Being (Deadline: 12 May 2025)
- Control of Traffic-Related Emissions to Improve Air Quality (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- New Insights in Organizational Well-Being and Sustainable Behavior (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Interdisciplinary Explorations in Health and Healthcare: Addressing Complex Challenges for Sustainable Futures (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Development of Human Health (Deadline: 1 September 2025)
- Building a Healthy Future: Public Health and Sustainable Solutions (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- Quality of Life in the Context of Sustainable Development (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- The Role of Low-Carbon Literacy in the Leisure, Health, Sports and Tourism Industries (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
