Innovation in Low-Carbon Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 3872
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy and resource economics; business strategy and environment; environmental economics and management; sustainable development
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The imperative of reconciling economic growth with environmental sustainability has intensified in recent times. Faced with escalating challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, countries worldwide are striving to foster innovation in low-carbon economic growth and achieve sustainable development. This underscores the critical need for research in areas related to low-carbon economies, technological advancements, and their impact on sustainable development.
In the pursuit of low-carbon economic growth, nations grapple with complex issues, including carbon neutrality, emissions reduction strategies, and the establishment of resilient and sustainable economies. As we navigate this path, it becomes paramount to delve into the effectiveness and mechanisms of various measures, encompassing both institutional and technological innovations, adopted by different countries.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of pioneering research findings in the field of innovation in low-carbon economic growth and sustainable development. We invite a diverse range of original and high-quality contributions, spanning, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:
- Carbon-neutral initiatives and strategies for peak carbon emissions;
- Challenges and strategies in government-led pollution control;
- Assessing green total factor productivity;
- Low-carbon practices in urban development, industries, and agriculture;
- Intersection of the green economy and financial systems;
- Evaluation of emission trading markets;
- Promotion of sustainable consumption and production;
- Dynamics of the relationship between government and enterprises;
- Examining the realization of the Porter hypothesis in environmental governance;
- Environmental governance in the context of the COVID-19 era.
Prof. Dr. Hui Hu
Dr. Zeyu Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy technologies
- circular economy
- sustainable urban planning
- climate resilience
- eco-innovation
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