About the Journal

Sustainable Futures and Development Review is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to critically exploring pathways toward sustainable and equitable development. The journal serves as a platform that integrates perspectives from environmental science, engineering, social sciences, and economic development to illuminate how sustainable futures can be achieved through evidence-based, holistic, and inclusive approaches. It positions itself at the intersection of innovation and societal transformation, bridging scientific knowledge with real-world development challenges.

Mission Statement

The mission of the journal is to foster critical, interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainable development trajectories by connecting environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic resilience. The journal aims to advance rigorous scholarship and actionable insights that support long-term development planning, with a strong emphasis on engineering solutions and technological innovations that enable sustainable transitions.

Scope

The journal welcomes contributions that address a wide spectrum of themes, including—but not limited to—topics such as:

• Sustainable engineering solutions for energy, water, transport, waste systems, and resilient infrastructures.
• Climate resilience, environmental management, and nature-based engineering approaches.
• Social inclusion, community-based development, and technology-enabled empowerment.
• Green economy, circular economy, sustainable resource utilization, and eco-efficient industrial systems.
• Governance, policy innovation, institutional reforms, and regulatory frameworks for sustainable development.
• Digital transformation, smart technologies, and engineering-led transitions toward low-carbon and climate-adaptive futures.
• Integrated analyses connecting environmental, socio-technical, and economic dimensions of sustainability.

Article Types

The journal publishes:

• Research Articles presenting empirical findings, modeling studies, engineering applications, or interdisciplinary methodologies.
• Theoretical Studies offering conceptual frameworks, analytical perspectives, or critical reflections on sustainability paradigms.
• Policy Analyses examining governance challenges, engineering policy implications, institutional responses, and development strategies.

Target Audience

The journal is intended for:

• Academics and researchers across engineering, environmental studies, economics, public policy, and social sciences.
• Policymakers, planners, and government officials working in sustainability, infrastructure, and development sectors.
• NGO practitioners, civil-society activists, and grassroots development actors.
• Professional consultants and practitioners in sustainable engineering, environmental management, and development planning.

Peer-Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance. This commitment to scientific integrity ensures that every published work contributes meaningfully to global discourse on sustainable development and future-oriented engineering solutions.