Open Access Policy

Frontiers in Environmental Science and Sustainability is dedicated to promoting open and unrestricted access to scientific research that supports environmental protection and sustainable development. In line with its mission to address global environmental challenges, the journal ensures that all published articles are freely available to the public without financial or technical barriers.

All research papers, reviews, and scholarly contributions published in the journal can be accessed online by readers worldwide without the need for subscriptions, registrations, or payments. Users are permitted to read, download, reproduce, share, print, search, link to, and use the published material for lawful academic, professional, and educational purposes, provided that proper acknowledgment is given to the original author(s) and the journal.

The journal follows the Gold Open Access publishing model, which guarantees permanent and stable access to all articles through its official website and digital repositories. This model supports long-term preservation and broad international visibility of research outputs.

Authors retain ownership of their work while granting the journal the right to publish, distribute, and archive their articles in all formats and media. All publications are released under an appropriate Creative Commons license (such as CC BY), allowing responsible reuse, adaptation, and redistribution with correct attribution.

By adopting this open access policy, the journal seeks to enhance the reach, influence, and practical impact of environmental and sustainability research, supporting scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and educators worldwide.