The 12th International Conference on Low Carbon Asia (ICLCA 2026, https://iclcaconf.com/) 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:

Low-carbon solutions (Technology, policy & implementation)
Advancements in energy efficiency & renewable energy
Transitioning to low-carbon energy systems
Low-carbon urban planning & smart cities
Sustainable transportation & mobility innovation
Carbon markets, climate finance & policy development
Governance, policy & business models for net zero
Circular economy & sustainable production (Innovation, business & society)
Waste management & circular economy strategies
Material innovation & sustainable product design
Greener manufacturing & industrial decarbonization
Resource efficiency in supply chains & business operations
Consumer behavior, green marketing & sustainable lifestyles
Biodiversity & nature-based solutions (Ecology, conservation & social resilience)
Biodiversity conservation & ecosystem services
Ecosystem restoration & climate adaptation strategies
Nature-based climate mitigation (e.g., Blue carbon, reforestation)
Urban nature-based solutions & green infrastructure
Sustainable agriculture, land use & indigenous knowledge
Community engagement, education & social transformation
Climate justice & inclusive transition (Equity, culture & sustainable development)
Climate justice, equity & just transition strategies
Indigenous & local knowledge in climate solutions
Social innovation & community-led sustainability projects
Public awareness, behavioral change & education
Climate risks, resilience & adaptation in vulnerable communities

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

Best Presentation Award
Best Paper Award
Best Poster Award

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.


Registration fee	EARLY BIRD	NORMAL
Abstract + Full paper	CNY 5200 / MYR 3000	CNY 5800 / MYR 3300
Abstract Only (Oral/Poster)	CNY 2800 / MYR 1600	CNY 3200 / MYR 1800
Participant *Non-presenter	CNY 2000 / MYR 1200	CNY 2400 / MYR 1350

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

Conference venue

School of Environmental Science and Engineering, 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

Official conference webpage link

Website: https://iclcaconf.com/

Email: iclcatech@gmail.com