Sustainable Solutions to Environmental Challenges Through Enhanced Public Awareness

Authors

  • Bibhash Nath Formerly Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, NY 10021, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1922-4739
  • Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3426-5221
  • Priyanka Mondal Flemish Institute for Technological Research NV (VITO), Materials and Chemistry (MATCH), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2200-8700
  • Sharon Kahara Department of Biology and Environmental Science, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 06516, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0175-5873
  • Prosun Bhattacharya KTH-International Groundwater Arsenic Research Group, Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-114 28 Stockholm, Sweden https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4350-9950

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63697/jeshs.2025.030

Keywords:

Environment, Sustainability, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence, One Health

Abstract

We are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural issue of the Journal of Environmental Science, Health & Sustainability, the flagship publication of Enviro Mind Solutions (EnMS). This launch marks the beginning of our commitment toward advancing high-quality interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental science, sustainability, and One Health. The journal aims to serve as a platform for innovative studies that tackle emerging global environmental challenges, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques such as remote sensing for data collection, geospatial artificial intelligence and hydrogeological modeling for data analytics and decision-making. We aim to catalyze impactful research that informs policy, guides sustainable practices, and fosters a global research community committed to transformative environmental solutions. Our first issue features insightful research that reflects the journal’s mission and sets the foundation for future contributions. Through the dissemination of impactful studies that inform policy and practice, we aim to foster a strong, collaborative research community and drive meaningful solutions for a sustainable future.

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Published

2025-04-30

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Nath, B.; Rahman, M. M.; Mondal, P.; Kahara, S.; Bhattacharya, P. Sustainable Solutions to Environmental Challenges Through Enhanced Public Awareness. J. Environ. Sci. Health Sustain. 2025, 1 (1), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.63697/jeshs.2025.030.

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