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We are honoured to announce Prof. Dr. Junhua Zhao, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), China, as a Keynote Speaker for (Hong Kong, 21–24 August 2026)!

Prof. Zhao's research on smart grids, electricity markets, and the low-carbon transition has earned him recognition as an Elsevier Highly Cited Chinese Researcher, with over 21,000 citations to his name. We look forward to the insights he brings to the Forum's dialogue on sustainable energy futures.

🗣️ Submit your poster abstract: https://brnw.ch/21x3idF
🔗 Early bird registration: https://brnw.ch/21x3idE

📢 Only 1 Week Left to Submit Your Abstract for the 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction (GO BUILD 2026)!

The deadline to submit your abstract is 18 Jun 2026 — don’t miss this opportunity to present your research in Sustainable Construction, Green Building Technologies, Smart and Digital Technologies, Building Performance and Resilience, Emerging Technologies in Construction, Building Regulations and Ethics, Education and Life-long Learning fields to an international audience.

📝 Submit your abstract: https://brnw.ch/21x3ibo

📣 Connect face-to-face with leading scientists, industry experts, and decision-makers at The 6th International Conference on Materials—in one or more ways! 🎲

🔹 Discuss cutting-edge research firsthand, presenting your own work as a Talk or Poster.
🔹 Societies can team up with us for free, and members receive a 20% discount on registration.
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🚩 Make sure to submit your abstract before the final deadline on 30 June, and take home lasting inspiration after the event! https://brnw.ch/21x3dii

➡️ Visit our website for full details on partnership opportunities, sponsorship packages, and more, or reach us directly at [email protected]. 🔔

🚀 Volume 18, Issue 11 (June-1 2026) is now online!

The latest issue features 579 new open-access articles exploring critical topics in sustainability science, environmental management, climate resilience, and socio-ecological systems.

Read the full issue 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x3gqU

🌿 Cover Story explores the sustainability of wildlife management in the Amazon. In Loreto, Peru, hunting plays a vital role in Indigenous livelihoods and local food systems. The study assesses hunting sustainability in the Maijuna–Kichwa Regional Conservation Area using a spatially explicit model and field-based insights into local practices and governance.

Read here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3gqT

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We are pleased to announce the World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners (WISDP) as a Supporting Organisation of the 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12)! 🌱

As a learned society advancing the UN Agenda 2030 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals across environment, society, and economy, WISDP's support affirms WSF-12's commitment to translating academic research into meaningful, real-world impact. We are honoured to have them alongside us in Hong Kong this August.

The late poster submission portal remains open for a limited time — this is your final chance to present your work at WSF-12.

🗣️ Submit your poster abstract: https://brnw.ch/21x3evy
🔗 Early bird registration: https://brnw.ch/21x3evz

📍 21–24 August 2026 | Hong Kong | In-Person Conference
For enquiries: [email protected]

📢 Another prominent specialist is joining as a Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jaya Bharti from Universität Potsdam! 🎓

🌐 With research experience across France, Switzerland, India, and Germany, she’s passionate about sustainable catalysis, circular chemistry, and clean energy innovation, while being awarded earlier this year with the Brandenburg Postdoc Prize. 👏

📍 Her work ultimately lies at the intersection of materials science and environmental sustainability, building on solutions for a more sustainable future. 🌻

https://brnw.ch/21x35Jm 🌇 Receive a warm welcome in and connect with shapers of the field like Dr. Bharti at —submit your abstract now! 📝

Join us for the 1st Sustainability Reviewer Club Webinar on 18 June 2026!

As research becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, the ability to evaluate and communicate complex scientific work is more important than ever. This webinar will explore the evolving role of peer review in supporting high-quality, cross-disciplinary research and scientific dissemination.

✨ Event Chair: Prof. Dr. Maria De Nobili
🎙️ Keynote Speakers: Prof. Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Federico Minelli and Jaroslav Dvorak

📅 Date: 18 June 2026
🕒 Time: 2:30 p.m. CEST | 8:30 a.m. EDT | 8:30 p.m. CST Asia

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21x3cS2
Register at: https://brnw.ch/21x3cS3

📢 Special Issue Reprint Alert!

“Sustainable Rural Development Projects: Diversity and Opportunities from Principles of Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems” 🌱

We are pleased to announce the publication of this Special Issue Reprint edited by Prof. Dr. Adolfo Cazorla Montero and Prof. Dr. Ignacio De los Ríos Carmenado. It explores how the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (RAI) can be applied to advance sustainable rural development through integrated, multi-stakeholder approaches.

Key thematic areas include:
⭐ Food security and nutrition
⭐ Poverty reduction and inclusive economic development
⭐ Gender equality and women’s empowerment
⭐ Youth engagement and empowerment
⭐ Sustainable management of natural resources
⭐ Climate resilience and disaster risk reduction
⭐ Cultural heritage and local knowledge preservation
⭐ Safe and healthy food systems
⭐ Transparent governance and accountability

🔗 Learn more about the book here: https://brnw.ch/21x3cQ3

Sustainable Rural Development Projects This reprint compiles peer-reviewed articles that synthesize more than nine years of collaboration within the Metauniversity for Sustainable Development. The initiative began in 2016 when FAO selected the GESPLAN Research Group of the Polytechnic University of Madrid to promote the Principles for Re...

🚀 Popular article!

"Driving Manufacturing Companies toward Industry 5.0: A Strategic Framework for Process Technological Sustainability Assessment (P-TSA)"

As manufacturing continues its evolution from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, understanding how technology and sustainability can work together is more important than ever. This open-access paper introduces the Process Technological Sustainability Assessment (P-TSA) framework, offering a strategic approach to evaluate and integrate technological sustainability within manufacturing processes.

🖋️ Authors: Vacchi, M.; Siligardi, C.; Settembre-Blundo, D.

If you're interested in Industry 5.0, digital transformation, sustainability, or manufacturing innovation, this paper is well worth reading! 💡

📖 Check out the full publication:

Driving Manufacturing Companies toward Industry 5.0: A Strategic Framework for Process Technological Sustainability Assessment (P-TSA) This study explores the complex nexus between technological innovation, Industry 4.0′s transformative paradigm, and the emerging concept of Industry 5.0, highlighting the critical role of integrating sustainability into factories to enhance organizational competitiveness. In this context, confusio...

⏰ Deadline is approaching!

Special Issue: “AI-Driven Innovations in Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation” is still open for submissions!

We invite submissions focusing on GeoAI and AI applications for climate-resilient cities 🏙️🤖

🔑 Key topics include:
• GeoAI for climate risk prediction & management
• Urban resilience & vulnerability assessment
• Adaptive infrastructure & smart urban systems
• Climate risk mapping & disaster response
• GeoAI in urban planning & policy
• Case studies & real-world applications

🗓️ Deadline: 30 June 2026
👩‍🏫 Guest Editors: Dr. Suwan Shen and Dr. Yuqin Jiang

🔗 Submit here: https://brnw.ch/21x37to