Call for Papers
Special issue on International Conference on "Innovation-Driven Environmental Management and Regional Sustainability: Bridging Theory and Practice"February 20-22, 2025 | Oita University, Japan
The editorial team of Environment, Innovation and Management (EIM)), Financial Inclusion and Green Economy Department of Bank Indonesia, Oita University, and Pacific Rim Sustainable Development Association are pleased to invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to participate in our upcoming international conference on "Innovation-Driven Environmental Management and Regional Sustainability: Bridging Theory and Practice."
This conference aims to bring together interdisciplinary perspectives to explore how innovation can drive environmental management and foster regional sustainability. By bridging theoretical insights and practical applications, we hope to inspire actionable solutions for contemporary environmental and sustainability challenges.
Conference Themes
We welcome theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented submissions on the following topics (but not limited to):
- Environmental Policy and Technological Innovation:
- Green technologies and their role in environmental management.
- Policy incentives for fostering sustainable innovation.
- Regional Sustainability and Environmental Protection:
- Resource efficiency and sustainable development at the regional level.
- Strategies for balancing economic growth and environmental conservation.
- Digital Transformation and Green Innovation:
- The role of digital technologies (e.g., AI, big data) in green transitions.
- Smart cities and sustainable urban development.
- Corporate Responsibility and ESG Management:
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and corporate innovation.
- The role of businesses in achieving sustainability goals.
- Climate Change and Risk Management:
- Climate risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Regional adaptation to the impacts of climate change.
- Tourism Economics and Sustainability:
- The relationship between tourism, environmental management, and regional sustainability.
- Innovation in sustainable tourism practices and its impact on local economies.
- Authors are invited to submit full papers (up to 10,000 words) in English.
- Submissions should include a clear title, objectives, methodology, key findings, and implications.
- Please follow the author guidelines provided on the EIM website for submission format and style.
- The registration fee and payment information will be sent along with the Notification of Acceptance.
- All submissions must be made via the email: prsdapromote@gmail.com.
- Abstract Submission Deadline: January 25, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: January 31, 2025
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: February 12, 2025
- Early-Bird Registration Deadline: February 15, 2025
Zhu-Jia Yin (Changsha University of Science and Technology, China)
email: yinzhujia@csust.edu.cn
Guest Editors:
Akio Kawasaki (Oita University, Japan)
email: a-kawasaki@oita-u.ac.jp
Qiang Fu (Changsha University of Science and Technology, China)
email: qiangfu@csust.edu.cn
Publication Opportunities
Selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication in Environment, Innovation and Management (EIM) following a peer-review process.
Why Attend?
- Engage with leading experts in the fields of environmental management and sustainable development.
- Network with scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
- Experience the cultural richness of Oita, Japan, and its innovative approach to regional sustainability.
For inquiries, please contact the conference secretariat at:
Email: prsdapromote@gmail.com
Website: /worldscinet/eim
We look forward to your contributions and seeing you in Oita, Japan!