Call for Participation

29th National & Regional Conference of IRSEN

Theme: Resilience, Energy–Water–Environment–Food Security (NEXUS) in Development Plans
(National, Regional, and International Collaboration)

The Iranian Society for Sustainable Energy and Environment (IRSEN) is pleased to invite researchers, academics, policymakers, industry experts, practitioners, and students to participate in the 29th National & Regional Conference of IRSEN, held alongside the 19th Green Development Festival (Painting, Film & Photography Competition).

Dates: February 15–16, 2026
Venue: Sharif Energy, Water and Environment Institute (SEWEI), Teymouri Blvd, North Tarasht, Tehran, Iran

 

Why Participate?

• Share research and innovations advancing resilience and sustainability across the Energy–Water–Environment–Food (NEXUS).
• Engage with national, regional, and international stakeholders for collaboration and impact.
• Publication opportunity: As announced, selected papers—after final editing and peer review—will be considered for publication in ISI-ranked journals such as IJEST and IJEWR (Springer publication), subject to journal policies and review outcomes.

 

Conference Scope & Accepted Topics

Submissions are invited under (but not limited to) the following themes:

1) The Role of AI

• AI applications for NEXUS planning, modeling, optimization, monitoring, and decision support

2) The Role of Emerging Technologies

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Storage
• Energy Consumption Mitigation Technologies
• Water Consumption Mitigation Technologies

3) Climate Change

• Human Environment
• Natural Environment
• Marine Environment
• Wildlife Habitat
• Water Resources

4) Regional & International Collaboration

• COP processes
• Paris Agreement
• ECO cooperation
• Regional frameworks (e.g., ROPME, CEP, …)

5) Governance & Green Economy

• Environmental Accounting
• Green Jobs / Job Opportunities
• Enhancing Collaborations
• Externalities and policy instruments

6) Education & Capacity Building

• Environmental Education
• Cultural approaches to improve environmental quality
• Role of local communities in environmental protection

7) Land Use Planning & Sustainable Development Administration

• Land Use Planning
• Remote Sensing
• GIS

 

Green Development Festival (Arts & Media)

Participants are also invited to contribute to the 19th Green Development Festival, including Painting, Film, and Photography focused on sustainability, climate, resilience, and environmental stewardship.

 

How to Participate

• Submit your paper/abstract and follow the conference guidelines (templates, format, and submission process) via the conference channels below.
• For deadlines, registration, submission instructions, and competition details, please consult the conference secretariat/website.

Contact – Conference Secretariat – IRSEN

Phone: +989190079775
Website: www.irsen.org
Email: irsen@irsen.org