Special Issue in GIS & Cartography

Special Issue "Geographic Information Systems and Cartography for a Sustainable World" (ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, ISSN 2220-9964, IF:3.4)

At present, humanity faces the challenge of meeting society’s needs sustainably without compromising the chances of future generations’ ability to meet theirs. Sustainable development is an interdisciplinary challenge that concerns the environment, public health, and the economy. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda are a call to action for all countries. Scientists and spatial data stakeholders around the world utilize geographic information systems and cartography to develop plans and policies for sustainability. GISs are the ultimate tool to model, design, and analyze sustainable processes at scales ranging from local to global. At the same time, cartography supplies the visualization and maps that communicate sustainability tactics to scientists and citizens; it holds a key role in educating and raising awareness about sustainability in society.

This Special Issue aims to present research on the role of geographic information systems (GISs) and cartography in achieving a sustainable world. We invite submissions of original research articles and reviews. Potential topics may include (but are not limited to) sustainable development in relation to the following:

• Land use administration, planning, and optimization

• Volunteered geographic information and participatory GISs

• Digital twins, smart cities, digital earth/virtual Gl

• 3D modelling and visualization

• Cartographic design and representations at different scales

• Environmental and climate change, natural resources management, and disaster management

Guest Editors:

• Dr. Andriani Skopeliti

• Prof. Dr. Anastasia Stratigea

• Dr. Vassilios Krassanakis

• Dr. Apostolos Lagarias

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024