Multifaceted Issues of Energy Sustainability and Security in the Era of Global Crisis and Climate Change
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Multifaceted Issues of Energy Sustainability and Security in the Era of Global Crisis and Climate Change
Journal: Energy Policy
Publisher: Elsevier
Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
Introduction
The global energy sector is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by economic volatility, the enduring impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, complex geopolitical dynamics, and the pressing challenges of climate change. These factors have elevated energy sustainability and security to the forefront of policy and scientific discussions — underscoring the urgent need for adaptive policies and strategies to achieve resilience and long-term sustainability.
This Special Issue is dedicated to comprehensively addressing the multifaceted aspects of energy security and sustainability in the context of these contemporary global challenges — welcoming original, high-quality scholarly articles that encompass empirical, experimental, and theoretical contributions offering policy insights into this critical field.
Scope & Significance
The Special Issue encourages innovative approaches — including reviews, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and submissions from policymakers addressing the broader interests of the public — promoting a well-rounded and inclusive debate on this pressing issue.
List of Topic Areas
Manuscripts are invited on themes including, but not limited to:
Advanced frameworks for measuring energy security
Balancing competition and cooperation in global renewable energy strategies
Climate change and energy security — intersections and implications
Economic and financial implications of energy diversification and low-carbon transitions
Economic and financial implications of energy security
Energy policy responses to geopolitical crises and risks
Energy security challenges in fossil fuel-dependent regions
Energy security in the era of renewable energy
Enhancing national and regional energy security
Forecasting and modelling energy security
Geopolitical risks and renewable energy transitions
Global perspectives on energy security
Green and sustainable growth and energy security
Implications of energy security on global economic and financial stability
Innovative technologies and their role in mitigating energy security concerns
Interdependence of renewable energy policies between major economies
Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic for energy policy and security
Policy frameworks for inclusive and region-specific energy transitions
Post-pandemic recovery strategies for sustainable energy systems
Private and public funding of energy security
The role of green finance in promoting renewable energy transitions and energy security
The impact of global crises and risks on energy security and sustainability
Guest Editors
Prof. Tomas Balezentis (Executive Guest Editor — Contact for Inquiries) Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, Vilnius, Lithuania Email: tomas.balezentis@ekvi.lt
Prof. Dalia Streimikiene Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, Vilnius, Lithuania
Dr. Indre Siksnelyte-Butkiene Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, Vilnius, Lithuania
Dr. Renatas Kizys University of Southampton, UK
Key Deadlines
Manuscript Submission Opens: 1 January 2026 Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
Submission Guidelines
Submit your manuscript via Editorial Manager, the official online submission system for Energy Policy. When submitting, select Article Type:
"VSI: Crisis and Climate Change"
For any questions about the Special Issue, contact Executive Guest Editor Prof. Balezentis at tomas.balezentis@ekvi.lt.
All submissions must be original and must not be under review elsewhere at the time of submission.
For author guidelines, visit the official Energy Policy journal page on the Elsevier ScienceDirect website.
About the Journal
Energy Policy, published by Elsevier, is a premier international peer-reviewed journal with a CiteScore of 19.1 and Impact Factor of 9.2. It supports open access publishing and is dedicated to advancing research on energy policy, economics, and governance — providing a leading global platform for interdisciplinary scholarship exploring the political, economic, social, and environmental dimensions of energy systems, transitions, and sustainability across diverse national and international contexts.
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