About this journal

Aims and scope

Critical Insights in Environmental Studies (CIES) is an International peer-reviewed and open access journal with a broad scope, dedicated to comprehensively exploring the interdisciplinary and dynamic field of environmental studies and the multifaceted interactions between humans and the environment. CIES aims to address complex and contemporary environmental issues encompassing both natural and built environments. It also seeks to establish a powerful communication platform that brings together scientists, scholars, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals from academia, industry, and society. Additionally, it looks ahead to the future to anticipate the research trends that will shape our understanding of environmental challenges, including the pioneering impact of digital transformations and advanced technologies.


CIES publishes original research and review articles, exploring a wide array of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Eco-cities
  • Sustainable Cities
  • Smart eco-cities
  • Sustainable Smart Cities
  • Responsible and Green AI and AIoT Solutions
  • Urban Digital Twin
  • Smart Urban Metabolism
  • Circularity/Circular Economy Practices
  • Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Renewable Energy Transitions
  • Energy Efficiency Technology
  • Critical Green Infrastructure
  • Air Quality and Environmental Health
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Sustainable Transportation and Mobility
  • Sustainable Waste Management
  • Water Conservation and Management
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Environmental Governance
  • Environmental Planning
  • Environmental Justice in Green Policy
  • Environmental Education and Awareness
  • Data Sustainability

CIES actively contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably:

UN SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
UN SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
UN SDG 7 - Clean and Affordable Energy
UN SDG 9 - Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
UN SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
UN SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
UN SDG 13 – Climate Action UN SDG 15 – Life on Land

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Editorial board

Editor-in-Chief

Simon Elias Bibri - EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), Switzerland 

Senior Editors

Hamid Rabiei - University College Dublin, Ireland 

Editorial Advisory Board 

Finbarr Brereton - University College Dublin, Ireland
Igor Calzada - Cardiff University/WISERD, UK; Ikerbasque/University of the Basque Country, Spain
Renato Casagrandi - Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Simin Davoudi - Newcastle University, UK
Jeffrey Huang - EPFL, Switzerland
Rob Kitchin - Maynooth University, Republic of Ireland
John Krogstie - NTNU Digital, Norway
Sophia Maalsen - University of Sydney, Australia
Kaveh Madani -United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)/City University of New York’s Remote Sensing Earth Systems Institute (CUNY CREST), USA
Eoin O'Neill - University College Dublin, Ireland
Céline Rozenblat - University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Luca Salvati - Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Anna Visvizi - SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
Xinyue Ye - Texas A&M University, USA

Open access

Critical Insights in Environmental Studies is an open access journal and only publishes open access articles. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research.

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  4. Comply with funding mandates and meet the requirements of your institution, employer or funder
  5. Rigorous peer review for every open access article

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