Editorial
Issue 23: Building Resilient and Sustainable Regional Economies – The Role of Place-Based Strategies
As we move through 2025, Regions E-Zine continues to explore the theme of Transforming Regional Economies, in alignment with the Regional Studies Association (RSA) research priorities. The global landscape of regional development is evolving rapidly amid technological change, environmental pressures, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. In this context, Regions E-Zine serves as a platform for reflection, dialogue, and innovation—connecting policy, practice, and research to reimagine the future of regional economies.
Our Issue 23, Building Resilient and Sustainable Regional Economies – The Role of Place-Based Strategies, focuses on how regions can navigate uncertainty and foster long-term prosperity through locally grounded approaches. Amid economic shocks, climate challenges, and societal transitions, resilience has become a defining feature of successful regional policy and development. This issue invites contributions that examine how sustainability, circularity, and place-based thinking can drive regional transformation.
We welcome contributions that address (but are not limited to) the following themes:
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The role of local actors and governance networks in fostering economic resilience.
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Circular and regenerative economies as pathways to sustainable regional transformation.
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Entrepreneurship, innovation systems, and clusters as drivers of regional regeneration.
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The changing nature of industrialisation and reindustrialisation in regional contexts.
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Place-based policy approaches to climate adaptation and green transition.
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Lessons from peripheral, remote, and cross-border regions.
This issue aligns with RSA research themes including Sustainability Transitions and the Environment, Circular Economies, Agglomeration and Clusters, and Peripheral, Remote, and Cross-Border Regions.
Who Should Contribute
Regions E-Zine encourages diverse perspectives and welcomes contributions from:
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Policymakers who wish to translate research into actionable insights for regional governance and development.
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Early Career Researchers, seeking to showcase innovative work and engage with academic and policy communities.
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Practitioners and regional development professionals, sharing applied experiences, reflections, and lessons learned.
Key Dates
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Open submission period: 1 November – 31 December 2025
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Submission deadline: 8 December 2025
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Publication date: Second week of December 2025
How to Submit
If you are interested in contributing, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at office@regionalstudies.org
Our editorial team will work closely with you to shape your contribution to engage our best readership of academics, policymakers, and practitioners.
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Editorial Team
Eduardo Oliveira | Stefania Fiorentino | Robert Bowen
