Building on the success of previous editions, the 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12) will take place in Hong Kong, bringing together global leaders, researchers, and innovators to address the pressing sustainability challenges of our time, including climate change, extreme weather events, and increasing resource constraints.
The forum aims to bridge science, policy, and society, fostering integrated solutions and cross-sector partnerships that accelerate the transition from vision to action towards a resilient and sustainable future. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of innovation and collaboration in driving this transition.
Key Themes
The programme will focus on seven main thematic areas:
- Smart and inclusive urban planning and the urban sustainability nexus
- Circular economy and resource efficiency
- Waste management, renewable energy integration, and grid modernization
- Climate adaptation and ecological conservation
- Sustainable transportation and low-carbon mobility
- Policy frameworks for equitable green transitions
- Tourism, culture, heritage, and hospitality
WSF-12 seeks to connect scientific research with societal needs and policy implementation. Contributions that integrate technological innovation with socio-economic perspectives to address complex sustainability challenges are especially encouraged.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 May 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 1 June 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 10 July 2026
Covering Author Registration Deadline: 30 June 2026
Registration Deadline: 20 August 2026
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