Achieving sustainable development requires moving beyond isolated initiatives toward integrated governance and coordinated action. These challenges will be addressed at the World Symposium on Sustainability Governance, an international event focusing on innovative governance models and collaborative approaches to sustainability.
The symposium aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, business leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss how cooperation and governance frameworks can help bridge the current implementation gap in sustainability efforts and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Main topics
The symposium will explore several key areas related to sustainability governance, including:
- governance models for sustainable development
- global and regional partnerships for sustainability
- challenges in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- integrated environmental, economic, and social sustainability strategies
- collaboration between academia, policy, and industry
The event provides an opportunity to exchange scientific insights and practical experiences while fostering international cooperation to address global sustainability challenges.
Date and venue
- Date: 4–5 June 2026
- Venue: University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Important deadlines
- Abstract or research proposal submission: 20 April 2026
- Registration deadline: 20 April 2026
- Fee payment: 31 April 2026
- Full paper submission for the book: 6 September 2026
Registration fee
To offset part of the organizational and book production costs, a registration fee of €290 per delegate will be charged.
Master’s students, PhD candidates, and early career researchers are eligible for a reduced registration fee of €145, subject to proof of eligibility.
The registration fee includes:
- catering during the symposium
- the opportunity to present the abstract
- publication of the article if accepted
- a PDF copy of the book after publication
Registration
Participants can express their interest in attending the event by completing the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/PyFFW5AKDC
More information about the symposium is available here:
https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/university/newsroom/news-details/news/news/show/world-symposium-on-sustainability-governance/
