Agriculture & Allied Sciences

Eco-Innovations for Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Editors: Prof. SADIQ Sanusi Mohammed
Prof. SINGH Invinder Paul
Prof. AHMAD, Muhammad Makarfi
Dr. KARUNAKARAN, N.
Dr. ATAPATTU Jayasanka Anjana

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We are pleased to invite submissions for a forthcoming edited volume on Eco-Innovations for Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Emissions. This book aims to explore the intersection of eco-innovations and sustainable practices that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, addressing the urgent need for climate action.

Scope and Objectives:

The book will cover a broad range of topics related to eco-innovations and their role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
1. Renewable Energy Technologies:
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, tidal, wave energy.
2. Energy Storage:
Batteries, hydrogen, pumped hydro, thermal energy storage, flow batteries.
3. Energy Efficiency:
Building insulation, LED lighting, smart grids, industrial efficiency, appliance standards.
4. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS):
Direct air capture, geological storage, ocean storage, utilization.
5. Clean Combustion Technologies:
Advanced combustion, fuel additives, hybrid systems.
6. Hydrogen Fuel Cells:
Production, storage, distribution, and fuel cell technology.
7. Nuclear Energy:
Advanced reactor designs, nuclear fusion.

INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS
8. Circular Economy:
Design for disassembly, repair, remanufacturing, recycling.
9. Industrial Symbiosis:
Sharing resources and waste between industries, industrial ecology.
10. Clean Production:
Lean manufacturing, pollution prevention, eco-design.
11. Bio-based Materials:
Bioplastics, biofuels, bio-based chemicals.
12. Sustainable Packaging:
Biodegradable packaging, reduced packaging, reusable packaging.
13. Industrial Energy Efficiency:
Improving energy use in industrial processes.

AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
14. Precision Agriculture:
GPS, drones, sensors for optimized farming.
15. Sustainable Land Management:
Soil conservation, agroforestry, reforestation, afforestation, vertical farming, urban farming and community development, regenerative agriculture, organic farming and low-till practices.
16. Bioenergy:
Biofuels, biogas, biomass for heat and power.
17. Blue Carbon:
Protecting coastal ecosystems for carbon sequestration, blue carbon ecosystem (Mangroves, Sea-grasses), wetland restoration, Algae-based biofuels, and smart water grids.
18. Sustainable Livestock:
Reducing methane emissions, improving feed efficiency.

TRANSPORTATION
19. Electric Vehicles:
Battery electric, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric vehicles.
20. Autonomous Vehicles:
Improving traffic efficiency and reducing congestion.
21. Sustainable Urban Planning:
Compact cities, public transport, active transportation.
22. Green Logistics: Efficient transportation and distribution systems.
23. Aviation and Shipping Decarbonization:
Sustainable aviation fuels, ship efficiency.

BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
24. Green Buildings:
Energy-efficient design, renewable energy integration.
25. Smart Buildings:
Energy management systems, building automation.
26. Sustainable Materials:
Low-carbon construction materials.
27. Urban Heat Island Mitigation:
Cooling strategies for cities.
28. Infrastructure Resilience:
Climate-resilient infrastructure design.

POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
29. Carbon Pricing:
Carbon taxes, emissions trading schemes.
30. Environmental Regulations:
Air quality standards, water pollution control.
31. Research and Development Incentives:
Supporting eco-innovation through funding.
32. International Cooperation:
Global climate agreements and initiatives.
33. Green Finance:
Developing financial instruments for sustainable investments.

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGE
34. Consumer Awareness:
Educating consumers about sustainable choices.
35. Lifestyle Changes:
Promoting low-carbon lifestyles and behaviors.
36. Community Engagement:
Involving communities in eco-innovation initiatives.
37. Green Jobs and Employment:
Creating jobs in the green economy.
38. Education and Training:
Building capacity for eco-innovation.

ADDITIONAL AREAS
39. Circular Economy Business Models:
Sharing economy, product-as-a-service.
40. Digitalization:
Using digital technologies for sustainability.
41. Nature-based Solutions:
Ecosystem-based approaches to climate change mitigation.
42. Geo-engineering:
Researching large-scale climate intervention technologies.
43. Sustainable Tourism:
Developing low-carbon tourism practices.
44. Waste Management and Recycling:
Improving waste management systems.
45. Sustainable Consumption and Production:
Promoting resource efficiency.
46. Food Systems:
Sustainable agriculture, food waste reduction, healthy diets.
47. Water Management:
Efficient water use and wastewater treatment.
48. Indigenous Knowledge:
Incorporating traditional knowledge for sustainability.
49. Equity and Justice:
Addressing climate change impacts on vulnerable communities.
50. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:
Measuring and improving eco-innovation performance.


Chapter Guidelines:

Chapters should provide a comprehensive overview of the topic, including theoretical underpinnings, case studies, and empirical evidence.
• Contributions should be original and not previously published.
• Chapters should adhere to the specified word count and formatting guidelines.
• Authors should ensure clarity, coherence, and academic rigor in their writing.

Target Audience:

This book will be of interest to researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and students in the fields of environmental science, sustainability, climate change, and innovation.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested authors are invited to submit a chapter proposal (500-1000 words) outlining the scope, methodology, and contribution of the proposed chapter. Full chapters should be original and not previously published.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 20th October, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: 1st November, 2024
• Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 20th January, 2024
• Publication Date: 20th May, 2025


Submission Process:
For inquiries: sadiqsanusi30@gmail.com


Please upload your chapter: HERE

We look forward to receiving your contributions!




About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Prof. SADIQ Sanusi Mohammed
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, FUD, Dutse, Nigeria (sadiqanusi30@gmail.com/+2347037690123)


Prof. SINGH Invinder Paul
Department of Agricultural Economics, SKRAU, Bikaner, India (drsinghip.eco@gmail.com)


Prof. AHMAD, Muhammad Makarfi
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, BUK, Kano, Nigeria (amakarfi@gmail.com)


Dr. KARUNAKARAN, N.
Principal and Research Guide, People Institute of Management Studies (PIMS), Munnad, Kerala, India (narankarun@gmail.com)


Dr. ATAPATTU Jayasanka Anjana
Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka (aaajatapattu@gmail.com/+94773782936)





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