 Editorials
Sustainability at the Crossroad: Climate Resilience and Energy Transition
The new year opens with a sharpened global focus on two critical challenges: climate resilience and the energy transition. Significant developments this month, including the outcomes of COP29, have emphasized the urgent need for accelerated action in clean energy adoption and climate adaptation strategies. Read the full editorial here. Addressing the Water Crisis in the Pursuit of Sustainability
March 2024 has illuminated water stress as a critical challenge on the sustainability frontier. With the increase in extreme weather events, managing water resources has become a paramount concern for both policymakers and the corporate sector. Read the full editorial here. Embracing the Future: A 2024 Outlook on Global Sustainability and Innovation
As we navigate through 2024, the path towards a sustainable future is illuminated with both groundbreaking advancements and significant challenges. This year marks a crucial phase in our ongoing journey to address environmental concerns and embrace sustainability. Read the full editorial here. Sustainability Updates and News
Sustainability Awareness Dates
January Awareness Dates: Fostering Sustainability and Development
January marks the beginning of a new year with a series of global awareness dates that reflect the values of sustainability, development, and positive change. These dates remind us of our shared responsibilities to our planet, communities, and future generations. Read the full story here February Awareness Dates: Nurturing Sustainable Progress
As we journey through the month of February and beyond, we have the ongoing opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and actions that promote sustainability, compassion, and progress. This month, and in the months to come, we shine a spotlight on a range of global awareness dates that underscore the importance of these values. Read the full story here. 
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Welcome to ISDS Society WebsiteInternational Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) is an association of individual and institutional members whose purpose is to build a communication network between scientists, practitioners, and people with an interest in sustainability. Registered with Japanese Government as a private organization, ISDS is dedicated to research, development, consultation, training, and publication in all areas related to sustainable development. It promotes sustainability through maintaining technical cooperation, network development and capacity building at international, regional and national levels. This website is a platform for sustainability knowledge sharing and awareness raising.
Topics
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability may include making decisions and taking actions that are more consistent with the protection of the nature, in order to support human life at present and future times as well. It is currently a significant issue as the lifestyles are becoming more harmful to the environment, and industrial emissions are increasing day by day. 
Economic Sustainability
Economic sustainability enables us to use available resources to their best advantage. The idea is to promote the use of those resources in a way that is both efficient and responsible, and likely to provide long-term benefits. In the case of a business operation, it calls for using resources so that the business continues while consistently returning a profit. 
Medical Sustainability
Medical sustainability focuses on creating healthcare systems and practices that are equitable and efficient. It emphasizes innovation in medical research and technology to ensure long-term health benefits while minimizing economic and environmental impacts. It also addresses the integration of traditional and modern medicine, promoting global health equity and resilience in healthcare systems to adapt to future challenges. 
Social Sustainability
According to the World Bank, social sustainability means responding better to local communities; ensuring responses are tailored to local country contexts; and promoting social inclusion, cohesion and accountability. It is the ability of a community to develop processes and structures which support the ability of future generations to maintain a healthy community. 
Cultural Sustainability
Cultural sustainability is a new interdisciplinary approach, aimed to raise the significance of culture and its factors in local, regional and global sustainable development. Culture is an important aspect of sustainable development, as it refers to how we understand and appreciate natural resources and each other. Editor's Choice
Ammonia emissions from tobacco manufacturing in North Carolina: State-level trends and global implications
James Tanoos and Joon Kang 
Tobacco manufacturing is a prominent industry in the state of North Carolina. The production of tobacco products results in the air emissions release of ammonia, which is used in tobacco manufacturing to “free-base” nicotine to facilitate faster absorption into the bloodstream. Ammonia is known to lead to health issues related to the cardiovascular system and is also a major element of Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) in the atmosphere. It is deemed a pollutant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This study aimed to examine the effect of tobacco manufacturing in North Carolina on ammonia air emissions released from facilities that report to the EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Tobacco production data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) were utilized as a comparison to the TRI database, and the Kendall rank correlation coefficient and regression analysis were applied to analyze the relationship between production and emission. This research uncovered a strong positive 0.59 correlation between annual tobacco production and total ammonia air emissions. These findings provide important insights into the environmental impact of tobacco production, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and analysis of emission trends. Read full article here
Sustainability Initiatives
Empowering women and alleviating poverty: William Schoenl's women-led cooperative microlending project in Ghana
Renowned professor emeritus William Schoenl of Michigan State University has been making waves with his groundbreaking women-led cooperative microlending project in Ghana. In collaboration with the Community Based Nutrition Hub in northern Ghana, Schoenl's initiative is transforming the lives of impoverished rural families and empowering women to lead the way towards a brighter future. The project, which commenced in April 2020, was conceived in response to the challenging conditions faced by communities in northern Ghana. With a dry season that spans seven to eight months per year and high levels of undernutrition the region required a sustainable solution to address these pressing issues. Read the full story here.
ISDS on Other Websites
ISDS among the distinguished International Think Tanks & Advocacy Groups listed by the Singapore Institute of Technology. It is a selection of some of the leading think tanks and advocacy groups in Singapore and worldwide which are focused on sustainability or have published research in the field.
IJDS has been featured in The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library's LibGuides under Sustainability. This is a guide to some of the most important electronic resources in the field of Sustainability Studies. IJDS is now featured on the Tutt Library Colorado College Research Guides under Sustainability Journals. Colorado College aims to become a sustainability model across all areas, embodying its dedication to a sustainable future and embracing the intertwined economic, social, and environmental facets of our ecosystem. IJDS among 6 journals listed in Newcastle University "Sustainability Resource Guide" - It is a collaborative guide from Newcastle Institute for Research on Sustainability (NIReS) and the University Library offering Information about sustainability resources, events and activities. IJDS among 12 "Open Access Scholarly Materials" listed on Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise (CGE) page of Cornell University library - Established in 2004, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise is a world-class academic institution producing and disseminating relevant knowledge for managers seeking innovative, profitable business opportunities which address global sustainability challenges. ISDS official journal appeared in eldis portal - International Journal of Development and Sustainability (IJDS) appeared in eldis project web portal. Eldis is an online information service providing free access to relevant, up-to-date and diverse research on international development issues. ISDS Official Journal
International Journal of Development and sustainability (IJDS) is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication, serving as the flagship journal of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS). Committed to disseminating high-quality research, IJDS offers a vibrant platform for academic discourse, encompassing a wide array of sustainability-focused topics. The journal's scope is intentionally broad, covering the multifaceted dimensions of sustainability including environmental, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Through its rigorous peer review process, IJDS not only ensures the publication of insightful and impactful research but also fosters a dynamic and scholarly debate among academics, practitioners, and policy-makers dedicated to advancing sustainability across the globe.
Latest Articles
The latest articles published by IJDS cover a range of vital sustainability topics, from recycling initiatives in student dormitories to enhancing the biodegradability of waste in arid climates. They explore resilient water supply systems in Tanzania, analyze population dynamics in the context of non-renewable resources, and examine local community perceptions of climate change and its health impacts. Additionally, they delve into the indigenous knowledge of small-scale farmers for rainfall forecasting, highlighting the significance of localized and traditional understandings in addressing global sustainability challenges. Discover the complete articles below.
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