Conferences

We are pleased to announce the 13th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-13), taking place in Nice, France, from 8 to 11 June 2027. The World Sustainability Forum has grown into one of the longest-running international gatherings dedicated to sustainability research, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners from around the world since 2011. WSF-13 is organized by Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050, IF: 4.1) in partnership with Université Côte d'Azur.

Conference Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Adel Ben Youssef, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

Honorary Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Max Bergman, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Session Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Vivien Lu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China;
• Prof. Dr. Mark Bonn, Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA.

More Session Chairs will be announced in due course

Topics of interest:
With sustainability now central to research, policy and industry agendas worldwide, WSF-13 will cover a diverse range of session topics:
S1. Emerging Technologies and Integrated Solutions for Sustainable and Resilient Cities;
S2. Climate Change, Adaptation and Socio-Ecological Resilience;
S3. Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency and Waste Valorisation;
S4. Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture and Soil Health;
S5. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development;
S6. Sustainable Economic Models, Investment and Green Finance;
S7. Sustainable Supply Chains, Production and Manufacturing;
S8. Sustainability Education, Skills and Capacity Building;
S9. Sustainable Urban Landscapes, Planning and Low-Carbon Mobility;
S10. Water Quality, Governance and Sustainable Water Resource Management;
S11. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy Transitions;
S12. Biodiversity Conservation, Ecosystem Restoration and Nature-Based Solutions;
S13. Net-Zero Pathways, Carbon Management and Sustainability Metrics;
S14. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Sustainability Transitions;
S15. Sustainable Tourism, Culture and Heritage.

Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 1 February 2027;
Abstract acceptance notification: 1 March 2027;
Early bird registration deadline: 1 February 2027;
Regular registration deadline: 25 May 2027.

Guide for authors:
Ready to share your research with this global community? Submit your abstract via the following link: https://sciforum.net/submissions/WSF-13/link/1.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-13/registration.

For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” Section: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-13/instructions-for-authors.

MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards
The MDPI Sustainability Foundation will hold its annual Awards Ceremony at WSF-13, recognizing individuals whose work has shaped sustainability research and leadership. This year’s awards include the World Sustainability Award (USD 100,000) and the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (USD 20,000).

Submit your nominations on our official website: https://mdpi-foundation.org/awards.

Nomination deadline: 30 November 2026

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact wsf@mdpi.com.

We look forward to welcoming researchers, policymakers and practitioners from across the globe to Nice for this important chapter in the WSF series.

https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-13