Aims & Scope
npj Urban Sustainability considers all aspects of research that aims to understand, influence, and manage sustainable urbanization.
The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to:
- Sustainable urban planning and design
- Urban transportation and mobility
- Green buildings and sustainable architecture
- Renewable energy in urban environments
- Urban green spaces and biodiversity conservation
- Sustainable water management and wastewater treatment
- Circular economy and waste management
- Climate resilience and adaptation in urban contexts
- Social equity, security, and inclusive urban development practices
- Smart cities and digital technologies for sustainability
- Urban agriculture and local food systems
- Collection and analyses of urban data
- Policy and governance for urban sustainability
The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by sustainability experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.
