32nd Annual Conference of ISDRS
Transforming Global Challenges
into Sustainable Opportunities: Collaborations and Partnerships
across the globe
About the Conference
The concept of sustainable development, introduced more than three decades ago, has become central to contemporary science, policymaking, and business practices. Since its emergence in the late 1980s, however, the world has undergone profound economic, social, technological, and environmental transformations. These changes call for a reassessment of sustainability’s relevance in the first half of the 21st century and a renewed discussion on its future directions.
Building on the 2025 ISDRS Annual Conference theme, “Sustainability and Beyond”, the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS 2026) will focus on:
Building on the 2025 ISDRS Annual Conference theme, “Sustainability and Beyond”, the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS 2026) will focus on:
The 2026 conference moves beyond simply analyzing global crises—such as climate change, social inequalities, and systemic risks—which have deep local and global implications. Instead, it aims to actively catalyze innovation and transformation through collaboration across regions, disciplines, and sectors.
The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners from science, policy, economics, and the humanities, creating a unique space for interdisciplinary exchange. Particular emphasis is placed on voices from the Global South, whose perspectives on innovation, culture, ways of living, behavioral patterns, ecological challenges, and transboundary issues will enrich global sustainability debates.
By connecting insights from landmark global milestones such as the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development and the 2025 COP30 Conference, ISDRS 2026 seeks to enable scientists and researchers from around the world to transform global challenges into sustainable opportunities.
The central goal of the conference is to:
- Share boundary-crossing research
- Foster practical, interdisciplinary partnerships
- Transform systemic risks into tangible and equitable opportunities
- Contribute to a resilient and sustainable future for societies worldwide
Call for Abstracts
We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for the 32nd Annual Conference of ISDRS, which will be hosted by FAESA Centro Universitário and Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations.
- Authors should select one of the conference’s thematic tracks
- Please review the objectives and expectations of your chosen track before submission
- Abstracts must be submitted through the Oxford Abstracts platform
- (The submission system will open in late December)
After abstract acceptance, authors are strongly encouraged to submit a full conference paper. Relevant deadlines can be found in the Important Dates section of the conference website.
Call for Special Tracks
The conference will feature traditional ISDRS tracks, complemented by a limited number of special tracks.
Special Track proposals should:
- Align with the conference theme
- “Transforming Global Challenges into Sustainable Opportunities: Collaborations and Partnerships Across the Globe”
- Adopt a strong interdisciplinary approach
- Use innovative formats that encourage discussion, interaction, and idea exchange rather than conventional presentation-only sessions
Special Track proposal should include:
- Title and aims of the proposed track
- Name(s) of the Track Chair(s)
- Description of the innovative format
- Explanation of how the track fosters interdisciplinary interaction
- Description of how the track addresses the conference theme
- List of planned contributions (e.g., speakers, presentations, sessions)
Additional information:
- Proposals must be submitted as PDF files
- Maximum length: 600 words
- Track Chairs are responsible for inviting speakers/presenters and implementing the track
For questions regarding Special Track proposals, please contact: stella.emery@faesa.br
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