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Open access · Double-blind peer review · DOIs registered with Crossref

SustainaTerra

Research in Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability

Author guidelines
3 daysto first decision
72 daysin peer review
80 daysto acceptance
7 daysto publication
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SustainaTerra is a peer-reviewed, double-blind, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in earth sciences. Our mission is to publish high-quality, original research that contributes significantly to the scientific and professional community.

The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, practitioners and scholars from around the world. Our editorial team is composed of internationally recognized experts committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and peer review.

Journal sections

  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

    Focuses on farming practices that enhance productivity while conserving resources, ensuring food security, promoting rural livelihoods, and minimizing environmental impact. Includes agroecology, soil health, organic farming, and sustainable supply chains.

    • Agroecology
    • Regenerative farming
    • Climate-smart agriculture
    • Food sovereignty
    • Urban agriculture
  • Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management

    Covers strategies and practices to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and genetic resources while promoting the sustainable use of forests, water bodies, and land. Includes habitat restoration, conservation policies, and community-based resource management.

    • Landscape ecology
    • Protected areas
    • Restoration ecology
    • Conservation genetics
    • CBNRM
  • Environment and Climate change mitigation and adaptation

    Addresses climate resilience, emission reductions, and adaptive strategies for communities and ecosystems. Includes renewable energy, carbon sequestration, disaster risk reduction, and environmental education.

    • Climate risk
    • Renewable energy
    • Nature-based solutions
    • Water management
    • Circular economy

2030 Agenda

Research for the Sustainable Development Goals

From food security to forests and climate resilience, the research we publish serves the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Authors tag each article with the goals it advances.

How SustainaTerra serves the SDGs →

Why publish with SustainaTerra?

Guide for authors

Rigorous double-blind review

Every manuscript is assessed by independent experts, with author and reviewer identities kept confidential.

Open access

Published articles are freely available to read worldwide, maximising the reach and impact of your work.

Fast editorial decisions

A first decision in about 3 days, and publication roughly 7 days after acceptance.

Early access

Accepted articles are published online as soon as they are ready, before being assigned to an issue.

International editorial board

Internationally recognised experts committed to academic integrity, transparency and quality.

Interdisciplinary & inclusive

We welcome researchers, practitioners and scholars from around the world and across disciplines.

From submission to publication

Timings based on our editorial workflow. What each manuscript status means

  1. Submission

    Submit your manuscript online to one of our three sections.

  2. Editorial check

    Editors check scope and quality before review.

    ~ 3 days
  3. Peer review

    Double-blind evaluation by independent experts.

    ~ 72 days
  4. Decision

    Revision and acceptance based on reviewer reports.

    ~ 80 days
  5. Publication

    Proofing, then open-access publication online.

    ~ 7 days

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Sustainaterra invites interdisciplinary proposals that address global sustainability challenges. We welcome collections that bridge the gap between policy, science, and social impact.