RSPP Call for Papers

Special Issue on Sustainability in the Middle East

Editors

Umut Türk - Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Türkiye; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Armağan Teke Lloyd - Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Türkiye; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Current circumstances highlight the pressing need for immediate action, particularly in the domain of SDG 16—Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions for the Middle East. Interconnected socioeconomic factors necessitate prompt attention to goals 10 (Reduced Inequality), 5 (Gender Equality), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The Middle East grapples with distinct challenges, including political instability, water scarcity, and socio-economic disparities. Issues of inequality, unemployment, and social exclusion are prevalent in many Middle Eastern countries. Migration flows in the region have been significant, driven by factors such as economic opportunities, political instability, conflict, and social reasons. In addressing these multifaceted challenges, the SDGs offer a relevant framework, emphasizing critical goals such as peace, quality education, decent work, and reduced inequality. This special issue aims to address emerging research challenges and novel approaches/findings in this field.  

Keywords

Sustainable Development, Middle East, Peace, Environment

Manuscript submission information:

All submissions must be original and may not be under review elsewhere. All manuscripts will be submitted via the Regional Science Policy & Practice online submission system (https://www.editorialmanager.com/rspp/). Authors should indicate in the cover letter that the paper is submitted for consideration for publication in this special issue “Sustainability in the Middle East”, otherwise, your submission will be handled as a regular manuscript.

• Submissions open until October 15, 2025.