Sustainability

Sustainability, with the ISSN 2071-1050, is a leading international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by MDPI. It serves as a transdisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of sustainability across environmental, economic, social, and cultural dimensions. The journal’s scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including sustainable development, environmental policy and management, renewable energy, climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, urban planning, green technology, and corporate social responsibility. It welcomes a diverse range of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case studies, and conceptual papers that offer novel insights or critical analyses of sustainability challenges and solutions. The target audience is equally broad, comprising academic researchers, policy makers, industry professionals, urban planners, and environmental practitioners seeking evidence-based knowledge to inform decision-making. A notable feature of Sustainability is its open-access model, which ensures all published content is freely and permanently accessible online, maximizing global dissemination and impact. As of 2026, the journal holds an Impact Factor of 3.8890 and is placed in the Q2 quartile of the JCR (Journal Citation Reports) in its subject categories. This standing reflects its robust academic reputation, solidifying its role as a respected and influential outlet within the sustainability research community, bridging the gap between scholarly inquiry and practical application.