Conference Special Issue - 2026
Innovating and Integrating Sustainably: For a Better Environmental Future
Organized by: Department of Environmental Sciences,
Dr. D. Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College,
Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra
Event date: 11-02-2026
FOCUS OF THE COLLECTION
Innovating and integrating sustainably are essential pathways to building a better environmental future. By combining advanced technology with eco-conscious practices, societies can balance progress and preservation. Innovation drives cleaner energy, smarter resource management, and waste reduction, while integration ensures that sustainable ideas become part of everyday systems—industries, cities, and lifestyles. Collaboration among governments, scientists, and communities strengthens this transition, creating resilient ecosystems and economies. Sustainable integration transforms innovation from concept to action, ensuring that growth no longer comes at the planet’s expense. Together, these approaches shape a future where human advancement and environmental stewardship coexist in harmony.
Papers will be assigned DOI numbers and will be available to the viewers under OPEN ACCESS. All the papers should be submitted to the mentioned email under this special issue to editorial committee for possible publication.
EDITORIAL TEAM
GUEST MANAGING EDITORS
Dr. Aparna Gunjal
Mentor & Assistant Professor
Dept of Environmental Science
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra Email: aparna.gunjal@dypvp.edu.in
Mobile: 9011491889
Sonali Bhosale
Head & Assistant Professor
Dept of Environmental Science
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra Email : sonali.bhosale@dypvp.edu.in
Mobile: 8956250397
GUEST EDITORIAL MEMBERS
Mr. Shantanu Gaikwad
Assistant Professor
Dept of Environmental Science
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pimpri, Pune, MaharashtRA Email: shantanu.gaikwad@dypvp.edu.in
Mobile: 8796562604
Madhuri Ekshinge
Assistant Professor
Dept of Environmental Science
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra Email: madhuri.ekshinge@dypvp.edu.in
Mobile: 7744990235
Paper Submission
Submit papers to national.conferenceevs@dypvp.edu.in
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INDEXING
DOI number
PUBLISHED PAPERS
Urban Farming and Its Role in Food Security: A Qualitative Study of Vertical Farming in Indian Cities (2010–2025)
Manasi Kurtkoti and Manjusha Kothawade
Coming soon
A Study Of Grandmothers’ Timeless Knowledge And Practices Supporting The Sustainability Framework
Aishwarya Dikshit and Shilpi Lokre
Coming soon
Resource Management And Sustenance Issues Of Caste Based Occupations In Dharavi
Shilpi Lokre and Aishwarya Dikshit
Coming soon
Assessment of Water Quality of the Pavana River in Pimpri–Chinchwad, Pune
Pallavi Pawar, Ribeca Shelar, Priyanka Bhale and Vishakha Gade
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Physico-Chemical Assessment of Water Quality of the Mula River, Pune
Pallavi Pawar, Arti Bale and Mayuri Atram
Coming soon
Organic Management Of Strawberry Diseases Using Cow Urine And Plant Extracts For Improved Soil Health
Priyanka M Shivanikar, Suvarna P Patil, Swapnali Pawar and Mukesh Tiwary
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Valorization of Biogenic Carbon Dioxide from Indian Distilleries
BB Gunjal
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Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Practices Boost Ecotourism In Western Region of Sakri Taluka
Sanjay P Khodake
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Culture, Arts, and Environment: A Review of Interdisciplinary Research Linking Creativity, Culture, and Ecological Sustainability
Kunal Zinjade, Rhutuja Deo and Sakshi Patil
Coming soon
Biodiversity Richness of Western Ghats
Sangeeta Behera
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Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Food Security: A Review of Soil, Water, Crop Management, and Genetic Strategies
Dipali M Girase and
Mukesh Tiwari
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Screening of Soil Bacteria for Efficacy in Bio-control of Parthenium hysterophorus L.
Patil VS and Patil SV
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Beating Plastic Pollution: Innovative Alternatives, Waste Management, Policy, and Behavioral Chang
Vrushali Hingne and
Mukesh Tiwari
Coming soon