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Moving the Needle to 1.5: Science, Technology, Finance, and Policy Integration to Materialise Asia's Net-Zero Transition
The 12th International Conference on Low Carbon Asia (ICLCA 2026) will be held from October 19 to 22, 2026, in Shanghai, China. This conference is jointly organized by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, with support from Beijing Normal University and the Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences. As a major annual academic event, the International Conference on Low Carbon Asia is dedicated to establishing a high-level platform for global academia, government agencies, industry stakeholders, and related organizations. It aims to facilitate in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in sustainable development and the transition to net-zero emissions across Asia and beyond, fostering knowledge sharing and cross-sector collaboration.
The inaugural International Conference on Low Carbon Asia was initiated by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and has since been successfully held in various countries and regions, including Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Dalian China. Covering a wide range of research areas such as sustainable energy systems, sustainable agriculture, urban waste and water management, circular economy, green finance, and clean technologies, the conference serves as a dynamic international academic platform. It provides valuable opportunities for advancing green industry innovation and fostering research collaboration on net-zero emissions.
Under the theme "Moving the Needle to 1.5°C," this year’s conference seeks to integrate science, technology, finance, and policy to accelerate Asia’s carbon-neutral transition and contribute insights and solutions toward limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The conference will delve into this core theme through in-depth discussions, sharing innovative practices and exploring viable pathways to collectively advance the construction of a sustainable future.
We cordially invite experts, scholars, industry professionals, and researchers from around the world to submit English-language papers related to the following research directions. We welcome active submissions and look forward to collaborating to promote low-carbon development and environmental protection.
Call for Papers
ICLCA 2026 invites submissions of abstracts on the following themes, including but not limited to:
(1) Low-carbon solutions (Technology, policy & implementation)
(2) Circular economy & sustainable production (Innovation, business & society)
(3) Biodiversity & nature-based solutions (Ecology, conservation & social resilience)
(4) Climate justice & inclusive transition (Equity, culture & sustainable development)
Submission Guideline
Abstract submission
The author needs to submit the abstract via http://registration.sdewes.org/iclca26
The abstract should be filled up (or copy-paste) in the system directly, there is no need to format your abstract and upload it to the system.
Full paper submission
Login to the system to obtain the CET template and prepare the 6-page manuscript according to the guideline stated in the template. Accepted paper will be published in Chemical Engineering Transaction (CET) (ISSN: 2283-9216, Scopus-indexed).
Important Dates
10 January 2026: Abstract submission open
30 June 2026: Abstract submission due
30 July 2026: Full paper submission due
15 September 2026: Early bird due
30 September 2026: Normal registration due
19-22 October 2026: Conference days
Publication in Journal
Selected high-quality abstracts from ICLCA 2026 will be invited to submit to special issues and publish in Energy (Elsevier), Carbon Neutrality (Springer Nature) or Carbon Footprint (OAE Publishing Inc.). More partner journals will be announced soon.
Awards
The following awards will be presented during ICLCA 2026.
Registration
At least one author of an accepted abstract must register for the conference. Authors are required to complete registration and payment by the day of the conference. The registration portal is currently not open. Please stay tuned for updates.
For inquiries regarding full paper submissions or payment issues, please contact the organizing committee
Organizing committee
Conference Chairs
Prof. Geng Yong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Prof. Ho Chin Siong, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Co-chairs
Assoc. Prof. Chong Cheng Tung, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Assoc. Prof. Li Chunjie, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Prof. Lee Chew Tin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Prof. Haslenda Hashim, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Prof. Zhou Sheng, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture
Prof. Dong Xiaobin, Beijing Normal University
Honorary advisor
Prof. Dr. Henrik Lund
Prof. Dr. Suzo Nishioka
Prof. Dr. Petar Varbanov
Dr. Junichi Fujino
Prof. Dr. Tomoko Ishikawa
Prof. Dr. Takeshi Fujiwara
Prof. Dr. Pan Xiongfeng
Prof. Dr. Raymond Tan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Kim Phung
Prof. Ts. Dr. Shanti Faridah binti Salleh
Venue
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Organizers
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Co-organizers
Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Beijing Normal University
Organizing units
China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
UTM Low Carbon Asia Research Centre
Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Agriculture
Faculty of Geographical Science BNU
Contact us
Email: iclcatech@gmail.com
Website: https://iclcaconf.com/
