LWCSD-26 2025 - 33rd LISBON World Conference on Sustainable Development (LWCSD-26) scheduled on May 13-15, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal)

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Category Humanities, Social Sciences & Education

Deadline: May 01, 2025 | Date: May 15, 2025-May 17, 2025

Venue/Country: Lisbon, Portugal

Updated: 2025-12-30 15:19:51 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

Sustainable development is a broad, multidisciplinary field traditionally organized into three core pillars: Environmental, Social, and Economic. In recent years, "Governance" and "Culture" have often been added as a fourth or fifth dimension.

Below is a comprehensive list of topics and subtopics based on international frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria.

1. Environmental Pillar (Planet)

Focused on protecting the natural world and ensuring resources are available for the future.

Climate Action

Greenhouse gas emission reduction (Decarbonization)

Climate adaptation and resilience

Carbon sequestration and carbon offsets

Energy Transition

Renewable energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal)

Energy efficiency and smart grids

Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies

Natural Resource Management

Water stewardship (Sanitation and scarcity management)

Sustainable forestry and reforestation

Soil health and desertification reversal

Sustainable mining and mineral extraction

Biodiversity & Ecosystems

Marine life protection (Life Below Water)

Terrestrial habitat conservation (Life on Land)

Preventing species extinction and invasive species control

Circular Economy & Waste

Waste-to-energy systems

Plastic pollution reduction

Sustainable consumption and production patterns

2. Social Pillar (People)

Focused on equity, human rights, and the well-being of individuals and communities.

Basic Needs & Poverty Eradication

Ending extreme poverty

Food security and sustainable agriculture (Zero Hunger)

Universal access to clean drinking water

Health & Well-being

Universal health coverage

Mental health awareness

Reducing maternal and infant mortality

Education & Opportunity

Quality primary and secondary education

Vocational training and lifelong learning

Digital literacy and the "digital divide"

Equity & Inclusion

Gender equality and women’s empowerment

Reducing income inequality (wealth gap)

Protecting indigenous rights and cultural heritage

Social protection systems (safety nets)

Sustainable Human Settlements

Affordable housing

Public transportation and urban planning

Disaster risk reduction in cities

3. Economic Pillar (Prosperity)

Focused on creating resilient, thriving economies that do not exhaust the planet or exploit people.

Sustainable Growth

Inclusive economic growth (GDP vs. Well-being metrics)

Decent work and labor rights

Ending forced labor and child labor

Industry & Innovation

Sustainable infrastructure (Green building)

Eco-friendly industrialization

Research and development (R&D) for green tech

Sustainable Finance

ESG investing (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Green bonds and climate finance

Microfinance for smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs

Responsible Consumption

Supply chain transparency

Fair trade practices

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

4. Governance & Peace (Partnership)

The "Glue" that makes the other pillars possible through policy and law.

Peace & Justice

Reduction of violence and conflict

Access to justice for all

Ending corruption and bribery

Institutional Strength

Transparent and accountable government institutions

Participatory decision-making (Citizen engagement)

Policy coherence for sustainable development

Global Partnerships

North-South and South-South cooperation

Technology transfer to developing nations

Data collection and monitoring (Measuring progress)