About the Journal

The Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development is an Open Access international, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Ghana since 2022. The aim of the journal is to create the platform that highlights studies that focus on the interactions between natural, environmental and sustainable development issues. It is also to increase access to information among academics, researchers, policy makers and implementers so as to contribute to the implementation development interventions that are environmentally sound and sustainable.

The journal accept manuscripts of research conducted globally (developed and developing countries) to increase access to information on the nexus between the environment and development to advance knowledge, and enhance policy making and practices. The Journal accepts original and full-length articles, reviews, policy papers, and conference proceedings as special editions. The broad subject areas include theoretical and practical research in Environment, Science, Energy, Agri-business, Economic, Policy and Development with Sustainability in mind. Specific areas include:

  • Agriculture
  • Environment
  • Ecology
  • Energy Economics
  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy
  • Development Studies
  • Environmental Sanitation
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Economics
  • Forestry
  • Water resources
  • Natural resources
  • Conservation science
  • Pollution control and Management
  • Reclamation and remediation
  • Urban studies
  • Architecture
  • Landscape ecology
  • Aquaculture
  • Freshwater ecology and management
  • Marine ecology
  • Waste management
  • Governance
  • Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Sustainable Development
  • Sustainability informatics
  • Gender Mainstreaming
  • Environmental Economics and Policy
  • Environment and Public Health
  • Food security and safety
  • Biodiversity Studies.
  • Plastic Pollution.
  • Air Pollution
  • Climate Change and Atmospheric Studies

Announcements

ACCEPTED PAPERS FOR PUBLICATION

2026-11-12
  1. Environmental, Health and Socio-Economic Impacts of Urban and Peri-Urban Dumpsites in the Bono Region of Ghana: Evidence from Resident Perceptions, Clinical Records and Microbial Risk Assessment.

Daniel Gyabaah 1, *, Richard Amfo-Otu 2, Samuel Wiafe1, Robert Ohene Adu 3, Prince Boateng1, Michael Affordofe4

  1. Valuing Bundled Environmental and Recreational Improvements in Domestic Ecotourism: Evidence from a Joint RP-SP Travel Cost Analysis in Ghana

Kwaku Adu1*, Eunice Adjei Yeboah2, Micheal Ahyia Boateng3, Samuel Owiredu2, Benard Oppong-Kusi2, Kwame B. Bour4

  1. Prevalence and correlates of Insomnia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ghana

Nuworza Kubgey*

  1. A Review of the Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metals Pollution Levels of the Birim River

1Richard Amfo-Otu, 2Albert Nii Moe Allotey, 3Daniel Foster Akrofi, 4Emmanuel Adu-Ofori

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Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development UESD
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