• Sustainable development and alternative paradigms and concepts in the context of contemporary civilizational trends: global and local dimensions – a theoretical approach
• Global civilization challenges versus sustainable development
• Adaptation and resilience of natural, socio-economic systems in the context of sustainable development economics
• Sustainable development and green cities
• Human and social capital in sustainable urban development
• Residents’ prosperity and well-being in post-industrial cities – political and economic issues
• Ecosystem services in cities as a determinant of residents' well-being
• Cities and climate change
• The green energy transition in cities and regions
• Increasing urban resilience to challenges and threats in local and global environments
• The role of local authorities in the development of smart cities
• The role of business in the development of smart cities
• The circular economy and sustainable consumption and production
• Data collection and analysis for sustainable development
• The role of the financial sector in supporting sustainable development
• The role of the social sector in decision-making – opportunities, limitations, and challenges
• The green energy transition in cities and regions

• Dr hab. Mariusz Sokołowicz, associate professor, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Sociology of the University of Lodz, POLAND
• Prof. dr hab. Ewa Walińska, professor, Dean at the Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz, Head of the Department of Accounting, Lodz, POLAND
• Dr Paul Bolger, Head of UCC Sustainability Academy, University College Cork, Cork, IRELAND
• Prof. Nina Begičević Ređep, Ph.D., full professor with tenure, Laboratory for Strategic Planning and Decision Making - Head, Department of Organization, Department of Quantitative Methods - associate member, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, CROATIA
• Agata Fortuna, project and training coordinator, Koç University Social Impact Forum (KUSIF); Koç University, Istanbul, TÜRKIYE
• Prof. Per Hillbur, associate professor in environmental science, Department of Urban Studies, Faculty of Culture and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, SWEDEN
• Prof. dr. sc. Martina Jakovčić, Vice Dean for Finances and Operations, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, CROATIA
• Prof. Dr. Andreas Löschel, professor, Chair of the department of Environmental/Resource Economics and Sustainability, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, GERMANY
• Dr hab. Edyta Łaszkiewicz, prof. UŁ Faculty of Economics and Sociology of the University of Lodz, POLAND
• Prof. dr hab. Monika Marcinkowska, Faculty of Economics and Sociology of the University of Lodz, POLAND
• Dr hab. Bożena Matusiak, associate professor, Head of the Centre for Sustainable Development Studies at the Faculty of Management, University of Lodz, Lodz, POLAND
• Dr hab. Janusz Reichel, associate professor, Department of City and Regional Management, Faculty of Management, University of Lodz, Lodz, POLAND
• Prof. Roberto San Salvador Del Valle Doistua, professor, Director – Deusto Cities Lab Chair, University of Deusto, Bilbao, SPAIN

• Dr. Andreas Abecker - Disy Informationssysteme GMBH Grmany
• Prof. Dr. Hans-Knud Arndt - Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Magdeburg, Germany
• Prof. SGH, dr hab. Paweł Bartoszczuk - Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
• Prof. Dr Ing. Grit Berens – University of applied Sciences and arts Bilefeld, Germany
• Prof. WSB, dr hab. Arnold Bernaciak - WSB Merito University in Poznan, Poland
• Prof. dr hab. Tadeusz Borys - University of Zielona Gora, Poland
• Prof. PB, dr hab. inż. Elżbieta Broniewicz - Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
• Prof. dr hab. Stanisław Czaja - Wroclaw University of Economics and  Business, Poland
• Prof. UŁ, dr hab. Justyna Danielewicz - University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Prof. dr hab. Józefa Famielec - University of Management and Banking in Krakow, Poland
• Prof. Dr. Ing. Frank Fuchs-Kittowski - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
• Dr Achim Guldner - Trier University of Applied Sciences, Environmental Campus Birkenfeld, Germany
• Prof. dr hab. Bogusław Fiedor - Wroclaw University of Economics and  Business, Poland
• Prof. Dr Barak Fishbein - Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
• Prof. dr hab. Andrzej Graczyk - Wroclaw University of Economics and  Business, Poland
• Prof. Dr Ing. Jorge Marx Gomez - Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany
• Prof. dr hab. Kazimierz Górka - Professor Emeritus Krakow University of Economics, Poland
• Prof. Dr Klaus Greve - University of Bonn, Germany
• Denis Havlik - Austrian Institut of Technology (AIT), Austria
• Friedhelm Hosenfeld – DigSyLand, Germany
• Maximilian Höb - Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Germany
• Dennis Junger - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
• Prof. UMCS, dr hab. Agnieszka Karman, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland
• Prof. Dr Kostas Karatzas - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
• Prof. Dr Ralf Klischewski – German University in Cairo, Egypt, Germany
• Prof. UEW, dr hab. Karol Kociszewski, Wroclaw University of Economics and  Business, Poland
• Prof. Dr Dieter Kranzlmüller - Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Germany
• Horst Kremers - Horst Kremers UNDRR SEM - RIMMA CoE Community, Germany
• Dr hab. Barbara Kryk - University of Szczecin, Poland
• Prof. Dr Patricia Lago - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), the Netherlands
• Prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Lorek, Academia Humanitas, Sosnowiec, Poland
• Dr Margaret M. MacDonell - Argonne National Laboratory, USA
• Prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Malik, Opole University of Technology, Poland
• Dr hab. Marek Matejun - University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Prof. dr hab. inż. Rafał Miłaszewski, Professor Emeritus Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Poland
• Prof. UŁ, dr hab. Urszula Motowidlak - University of Lodz, Poland
• Prof. UPP, dr hab. Karol Mrozik - Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
• Prof. Dr Stefan Naumann - Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Dr Benoît Otjacques - Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg
• Prf. UPP, dr hab. Dariusz Pieńkowski - Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
• Prof. Dr Ing. Anna Ramzy - German University in Cairo, Egypt
• Dr Agata Rudnicka-Reichel - University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Dr Izabela Różańska-Bińczyk - University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Prof. Dr Rüdiger Schaldach - University of Kassel - Center for Environmental Systems Research, Germany
• Prof. Dr Benno Schmidt - Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• Dr Dorota Sikora-Fernandez - University of Lodz, Poland
• Prof. Dr. Ing. Heiko Thimm - Hochschule Pforzheim, Germany
• Prof. Dr Ing. Benjamin Wagner vom Berg - University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven, Germany
• Prof. Dr. Andi H. Widok -  Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
• Dr. Martina Willenbacher - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (HTW Berlin) - University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
• Prof. Dr Andreas  Winter - University of Oldenburg Germany
• Dr Magdalena Wiśniewska - University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Prof. Dr. Ing. Jochen Wittmann - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (HTW Berlin) - University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
• Prof. Dr. Volker Wohlgemuth - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (HTW Berlin) - University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
• Anna Zagorski - Umweltbundesamt – German Environment Agency, Germany
• Dr Wojciech Zbaraszewski, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland
• Prof. dr hab. Tomasz Żylicz, University of Warsaw, Poland

• Dr hab. Małgorzata Burchard-Dziubińska, associate professor, Department of Development Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Dr hab. Dominik Drzazga, assistant professor, leader of TL 2: Sustainability & green cities within UNIC 2.0 alliance; Department of City and Regional Management at the Faculty of Management, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
• Grit Behrens, Dr. Eng., Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Minden Campus, Germany

This book explores the latest advancements in applied informatics, environmental informatics, and environmental economics, along with relevant sustainability practices. It focuses particularly on the topic of 'Sustainable development and other paradigms and concepts in the context of contemporary civilisation trends — global and local dimensions'. Chapters should concern the key elements needed to shape a greener future, while also emphasising the transformative potential of digital tools and data-driven strategies for tackling environmental issues that transcend geopolitical boundaries. The book examines how digital inclusion can empower communities, enhance decision-making, and promote sustainable development on a global scale, addressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and pollution. It also explores the economic and societal aspects of environmental research, including environmental economics and informatics. As an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers interested in using ICT to address urgent environmental issues and achieve sustainable development, the book offers valuable insights, thought-provoking discussions, and innovative approaches to building a sustainable, eco-friendly digital society aligned with the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Accepted full papers will be published in the Springer book series “Progress in IS, Advances in Environmental Informatics”. The Scope of Full Paper contributions is 15 plus/minus 2 pages. These papers will be peer reviewed on the basis of your submitted paper.

Accepted short or work-in-progress papers will be published in “Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI), Proceedings - Series of the Gesellschaft fur Informatik (GI)”. The Scope of this paper's contribution is 8 pages plus/minus 2 pages. These papers will be peer reviewed on the basis of your submitted paper.