Conferences
10–11 December 2026, Naples, Italy
2nd International Symposium on CleanAIR and Climate (2026)
Air pollution—both outdoor and indoor—and climate change represent the most urgent and complex challenges facing contemporary society. The increasing diversity of emission sources, the persistence of priority pollutants (such as particulate matter), and the growing concern over emerging contaminants (including PFASs, micro- and nanoplastics, odours, etc.), combined with the intensification of extreme weather and climate-related events, demand integrated, forward-looking, and collaborative responses.
The 2nd International Symposium on CleanAIR and Climate (2026) provides an international scientific forum dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and strategies at the intersection of air pollution, climate change, health, and sustainability. The Symposium promotes a proactive and shared approach, bringing together the scientific community, public institutions, policymakers, professionals, and stakeholders to address air and climate challenges from a systemic and ecosystem-based perspective.
Founded in 2024, the Symposium is organized by the University of Salerno (Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division Research Group, Department of Civil Engineering) and the Campania Region (Environmental Directorate), with the support of the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security.
The 2026 Edition will take place on 10–11 December 2026 in Naples, Italy, and will focus on advanced methodologies, scientific results, and innovative strategies to understand and mitigate the impacts of air pollution and climate change. Particular attention will be given to the following:
- The new European Air Quality Directive;
- Emerging contaminants such as PFASs and microplastics;
- Indoor air pollution and air quality–health interactions;
- Proactive and holistic climate action strategies;
- Advanced tools for environmental accounting and atmospheric monitoring;
- Innovative atmospheric monitoring and control techniques (low-cost and smart sensor networks, multisensory systems, calibration and validation against reference methods, etc.);
- Emission characterization, source apportionment, and dispersion modeling;
- Integrated assessment of greenhouse gases and atmospheric pollutants;
- Data-driven decision-support tools, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence applications.
A full list of topics is available at https://www.cleanairandclimate.it/call-for-abstract-inglese.
The program includes invited lectures, keynote speeches, and contributions from leading scientists, fostering dialogue between academia, institutions, and society.
The 2nd International Symposium on CleanAIR and Climate (2026) is now open for abstract submissions. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals are invited to submit high-quality, original abstracts presenting conceptual, methodological, or applied research at the interface of air pollution, climate change, health, and sustainability.
Accepted abstracts will be featured in the Symposium scientific program, with oral presentations delivered on a high-level international forum. Selected contributions will also be invited for post-conference publication opportunities, subject to standard peer-review procedures, offering authors extended visibility and scientific impact.
The CleanAIR and Climate Symposium is more than a scientific event: it is a meeting point for ideas, solutions, and action. It brings together science, institutions, and society to shape knowledge that supports effective environmental policies and a healthier, more sustainable future.
For detailed information on themes, abstract submission, registration, and updates, please visit
https://www.cleanairandclimate.it/simposio2026-inglese
Be part of the dialogue. Share your research. Shape the future of clean air and climate action.
Location: Naples, Italy
Naples, Italy, is a Mediterranean capital where centuries of history converge with scientific, academic, and cultural excellence. Overlooking the Gulf of Naples and hosting one of the largest historic city centers in Europe—designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the city offers a unique environment shaped by heritage, innovation, and research.
Naples is home to a vibrant network of universities, research institutions, and public authorities actively engaged in environmental sciences, climate studies, and sustainability. Its strategic location within the Mediterranean basin—one of the regions most exposed to the impacts of climate change—makes Naples a particularly meaningful and symbolic setting for discussions on air quality, climate resilience, and environmental governance.
The city provides an inspiring backdrop for high-level scientific exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and international collaboration, combining intellectual vitality with an exceptional cultural and Mediterranean atmosphere.
