This book is a timely addition to the growing body of research on the intersection between sustainability initiatives, climate change, and how these efforts can help transition the world to a greener and more equitable path by 2050. The time for action on sustainability is now. Global climate change, environmental degradation, and the depletion of natural resources pose existential threats to our planet and humanity. The edited volume charts an ambitious yet achievable course toward a more sustainable future.

The book is organised into five thematic parts that mirror the multifaceted nature of sustainability. The opening section lays the conceptual and analytical foundations for global sustainability transitions, addressing finance, governance, behavioral change, urban resilience, and sustainable tourism. Subsequent sections examine the transformative role of education, research and innovation; the strategic and operational implications of the circular economy; the potential of renewable energy, digitalisation and artificial intelligence to support greener systems; and the social and economic dimensions that underpin equitable and just transitions. Together, these contributions illustrate that sustainability is not the responsibility of a single sector or discipline, but a shared societal endeavour requiring coordinated action across multiple levels.

Dr. Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio is an Associate Professor in Business and Management at the American University of Bahrain. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a Marie Curie Alumnus, Dr. Cantafio bridges the gap between environmental engineering, sustainability, and strategic management. He has a distinguished track record of academic leadership, having previously served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London and a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Greenwich (UK).
Dr. Cantafio has served as well as a prolific organizer of international academic conferences across Europe and the Middle East, and his research focuses on the intersection of urban regeneration, sustainability metrics, and innovation.

Dr. Uzoechi Nwagbara is Lecturer at the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism at the University of Sunderland (UK). His research focuses on leadership and organizational change, sustainability in business, and the role of education in driving societal transformation.

Dr Yahaya Alhassan is Principal Lecturer in Finance and Strategic Management at the University of Sunderland in London (UK). He is also the Head of Academic Operations responsible for quality assurance and new programme development. His main research interests are around development finance, microfinance, entrepreneurial finance, ethnic minority entrepreneurship and microbusiness development.