Topical Collection on "Monitoring and Control of Urban Environmental Pollution"
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 April 2026
Chief-Collection Editor
College of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
Email: qyliu@njfu.edu.cn
Co-Collection Editors:
Beijing Center for Physical and Chemical Analysis, Institute of Analysis and Testing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing, 100089, China
Email: shilitian2009@163.com
Institute of Analysis and Testing Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing Center for Physical and Chemical Analysis, Beijing, 100089, China
Email: liujiaboshi@bcpca.ac.cn
Topical Collection Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urban environmental pollution poses significant challenges to public health and sustainable development, particularly in rapidly growing cities. Urban pollution, dominated by air, water and soil pollution, remains a critical concern due to its adverse effects on human health, ecosystems, and climate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 90% of the global population experiences urban environmental pollution, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing the highest burdens due to industrial emissions, traffic, and inefficient energy use. Over the past decade, there has been a marked escalation in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events on a global scale. These phenomena are likely attributable to anthropogenic climate change and are frequently aggravated by inadequate risk assessments concerning the management of both urban and rural landscapes. This establishes a clear interconnection between environmental degradation—with particular emphasis on urban pollution—and climatic instability. Furthermore, atmospheric pollution must be acknowledged as a significant contributing factor, given its partial role as a direct driver of climate change itself. This Topical Collection, "Monitoring and Control of Urban Environmental Pollution," seeks to compile cutting-edge research on pollution characterization, source apportionment, health impacts, and mitigation strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).
This Collection emphasizes advancements in monitoring technologies, such as low-cost sensors and remote sensing, to track pollution dynamics (e.g., air, water and soil) in urban areas. Studies on emission sources—including transport, industry, and residential energy use—are encouraged, with a focus on policy-relevant solutions like renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency improvements. Contributions addressing the health effects of urban pollution are also welcome. By integrating interdisciplinary research, this Collection aims to support evidence-based policies for reducing urban pollution while promoting equitable and sustainable development.
We invite original research, reviews, and case studies on innovative pollution control measures, technological interventions, and community engagement strategies. Submissions highlighting the role of SDG-driven initiatives in mitigating urban environmental pollution are particularly encouraged.
Collection Editor(s)
Dr. Qingyang Liu
Keywords:
- Water pollution
- Air pollution
- Soil pollution
- Waste pollution
- Pollution monitoring
- Mitigation strategies
- Urban pollution
- Contamination
- Climate change