International Conference on

Zero Waste Cities and Sustainable Transitions (ICZWST-26)

25th – 26th Sep 2026 | Florence, Italy | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Zero Waste Cities and Sustainable Transitions invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Waste Management encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Strategies for achieving zero waste cities
02
Community involvement in waste reduction
03
Urban planning for sustainable transitions
04
Best practices from leading zero waste cities
05
Economic benefits of zero waste initiatives
06
Role of technology in waste reduction
07
Policy frameworks for zero waste goals
08
Education and outreach for waste reduction
09
Impact of zero waste on public health
10
Collaboration between local governments and citizens
11
Innovative waste management solutions
12
Challenges in implementing zero waste policies
13
Sustainable transportation in urban areas
14
Waste reduction in urban infrastructure
15
Circular economy principles in cities
16
Public engagement in zero waste campaigns
17
Measuring success in zero waste initiatives
18
Future trends in urban sustainability
19
Case studies on successful transitions
20
Role of businesses in zero waste cities
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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