45th MILAN International Conference on Sustainable Development (MICSD-25)

MICSD-25


Educational Administration Educational Technology Physical Education & Sports Medicine Hydrology & Water Resources Education Educational Technology Special Education



Call for papers/Topics



Here are some broad topics within the realm of sustainable development:



I. Environmental Sustainability:




  • Climate Change:


    • Mitigation: Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass), carbon capture and storage (CCS), energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, reducing deforestation.

    • Adaptation: Climate-resilient infrastructure, disaster risk reduction, climate-smart agriculture, water resource management, coastal protection.

    • Climate finance and policy: International agreements (Paris Agreement), carbon pricing, green bonds, investment in climate solutions.



  • Biodiversity and Ecosystems:

    • Conservation: Protecting endangered species, habitat preservation, sustainable forestry, marine conservation, combating wildlife trafficking.

    • Restoration: Reforestation, wetland restoration, coral reef restoration, ecosystem services.

    • Sustainable land management: Agroecology, sustainable agriculture, reducing soil degradation.



  • Water Resources:

    • Water scarcity and security, water efficiency, wastewater treatment and reuse, integrated water resources management, protecting freshwater ecosystems, sustainable irrigation.



  • Waste Management and Circular Economy:

    • Reducing waste generation, recycling and upcycling, circular economy principles, sustainable packaging, hazardous waste management, waste-to-energy technologies.



  • Air Pollution:

    • Reducing industrial emissions, urban air quality management, transboundary air pollution, sustainable transportation, monitoring and control of pollutants.



  • Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP):

    • Life cycle assessment, eco-labeling, sustainable supply chains, responsible consumption patterns.





II. Social Sustainability:




  • Poverty and Inequality:


    • Eradicating extreme poverty, reducing income inequality, social protection, access to basic services (healthcare, education, housing).



  • Education and Awareness:

    • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), public awareness campaigns, promoting sustainable lifestyles, digital literacy for sustainability.



  • Health and Well-being:

    • Sustainable healthcare systems, environmental health, food security and nutrition, mental health and well-being.



  • Gender Equality:

    • Women's empowerment, gender-responsive policies, addressing gender-based violence, women's participation in decision-making.



  • Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion:

    • Protecting indigenous knowledge, promoting intercultural dialogue, addressing discrimination, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage.



  • Human Rights:

    • Environmental justice, the right to clean water, The right to clean air, ethical supply chains.





III. Economic Sustainability:




  • Sustainable Economic Growth:


    • Green economy, green jobs, sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable investment.



  • Sustainable Innovation and Technology:

    • Developing and deploying sustainable technologies, green innovation, technology transfer, digital technologies for sustainability, AI for sustainability.



  • Sustainable Cities and Communities:

    • Sustainable urban planning, smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, green buildings, sustainable transportation, urban agriculture.



  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems:

    • Sustainable farming practices, reducing food waste, promoting sustainable diets, food security, sustainable aquaculture.



  • Sustainable Industry:

    • Green manufacturing, industrial ecology, sustainable supply chains.





IV. Governance and Policy:




  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):


    • SDG implementation, monitoring and reporting, national and local SDG strategies, multistakeholder partnerships.



  • International Cooperation:

    • Global agreements and treaties, development assistance, technology transfer.



  • Governance and Policy Frameworks:

    • Sustainable development policies, environmental impact assessment (EIA), participatory governance, ethical frameworks.



  • Legal Frameworks:

    • Environmental law, international treaties, national law.





V. Emerging Issues:




  • The Nexus of Climate, Water, and Energy:

  • Planetary Boundaries and Earth System Governance:

  • The Role of the Private Sector in Sustainable Development:

  • The Effects of Pandemic events on sustainable development.

  • The effects of geopolitical conflict on sustainable development.