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Journal notices
UN International Day for Disaster Reduction 2025
This Topic addresses city-specific dimensions of disaster risk reduction in the context of sustainable urban development, inviting discussions on how cities can become more adaptive and prepared for the evolving spectrum of disasters they may encounter.
Conversations In: Can a City Be Dense and Green?
We seek voices from across disciplines and backgrounds—urban planners, architects, landscape designers, environmentalists, policymakers, and engaged citizens—who can offer diverse perspectives on how, or whether, a dense and green city can be realized.
Early Career Researchers: Submit Your Research
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Open Call for Research Topic Ideas
Help shape the future of your field. Submit a brief idea including why it matters now, what problem you're looking to solve and who the collection benefits. We welcome ideas from all disciplines, particularly those with a clear focus on real-world impact
US-Africa Collaboration Symposium 2025
We are delighted to present the first published articles from the US-Africa Collaborative annual symposium, which took place in June 2025. These articles showcase the innovative research and insights from the symposium and the Collaborative's network
Editors
See allshaoqing chen
Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, China
Specialty Chief Editor
Urban Energy End-Use
francesco liberato cappiello
University of Naples Federico II
Naples, Italy
Associate Editor
Urban Energy End-Use
ali cheshmehzangi
School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Queensland
Brisname, Australia
Associate Editor
Urban Energy End-Use
ruchi choudhary
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Associate Editor
Urban Energy End-Use
