“EU–East Asia Relations: Sustainable Issues”

Call for Papers – Special Issue: “EU–East Asia Relations: Sustainable Issues”

Journal: Innovation and Green Development
Publisher: Elsevier
Submission deadline: 30 June 2026

Overview

This special issue examines the evolving geopolitical and geo-economic landscape between the European Union and East Asian economies. As China’s global influence grows—balancing roles as a systemic rival, partner, and competitor—it is crucial to explore how the EU and East Asia can collaborate on sustainability. The issue aims to analyze how these regions can leverage shared experiences to address industrial competition, demographic shifts, and environmental imperatives, structured across three major domains: (1) geopolitical and security issues, (2) economics and trade, and (3) cultural, social, legal, and normative issues.

Key Research Themes

The editors invite submissions focusing on sustainable exchanges between the EU and East Asia, including, but not limited to:

• Sustainable Instruments & Markets: Blue finance products, fintech innovations, and ESG differences.

• Industrial Policy & Resilience: Comparative industrial policies, risk management in blue finance, and climate risk mitigation strategies.

• Policy & Governance: Impact assessments of EU–East Asia relations, regulatory frameworks, and legal challenges.

• Social Sustainability: Sustainable development of natural resources, population aging, social security systems, and strategies for achieving "common prosperity."

Submission Details

• Submission window: Open now – 30 June 2026.

• Submission portal: Innovation and Green Development Editorial Manager: https://www.editorialmanager.com/igd/default2.aspx

• Article Type: Authors must select “SI: EU-EA Sustainable Issues” during the submission process.

Guest Editors

Bart Dessein, Kuo-chun Yeh

Why This Issue Matters

The relationship between the EU and East Asia is pivotal for global stability and sustainable development. By highlighting how these regions can bridge gaps in social security, industrial policy, and green finance, this special issue provides a forum for high-impact research that informs future diplomatic, economic, and normative cooperation.

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