Call for Papers - International Conference on Sustainability, Circularity, Outreach and Policy for Environment

Follow us@ngobox

About the Organization

The Centre for Environmental Science & Engineering at the Indian Institute of Tehcnology, Kanpur is conceived with the specific objective of creating an interdisciplinary research facility integrating the fields of engineering, science and medicine to address environmental issues.

IIT Kanpur, established in 1959, is a premier Indian institute known for excellence in engineering, technology, and interdisciplinary research. Renowned for innovation and contributions to defense, space, and computer science, it blends technical rigor with a holistic educational approach. Through its focus on ESG and alignment with SCOPE–2025, the institute champions sustainability, inclusivity, and policy-driven development to address global challenges.

About the Conference

SCOPE–2025 is a three-day international conference hosted by the Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering in association with department of Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur, uniting global experts, researchers, industry persons, and policymakers to address critical challenges in water and environmental sustainability. As the inaugural edition of a planned conference series, SCOPE 2025 focuses on the theme “Reimagining Water Futures: Circularity, Smart Systems, and Sustainable Services.” It will feature keynotes, technical sessions, student innovations, and side events, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful dialogue to shape future sustainability practices and environmental policies worldwide.

Conference Themes

Papers are invited on a wide/major range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring (Sensors & IoT),
• Application of AI and Machine Learning in Water Systems,
• Innovations in Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
• Integrated Urban Water Management
• Rural Water Supply
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
• Circular Water Use in Industries
• Industrial Effluent Treatment and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
• Smart Water Distribution Networks
• Climate Change and Water Resilience
• Modelling and Forecasting of Water Extremes
• Water Governance, Policy, and Community Participation
• Standardization of Water Systems and Services

How to Apply

Researchers, practitioners, and students are invited to submit abstracts aligned with the conference themes. All accepted abstracts will be scheduled for oral or poster presentation.

Selected papers will be published as Scopus-indexed book chapters in the conference proceedings and may also be considered for publication in reputed Scopus or SCI journals.

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st August 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 10th Septemeber 2025
• Full Paper Submission (optional): 10th October 2025
• Abstract Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=scope2025
• Abstract Submission Guidelines: Click here to view

For more information please check the Link

Join us for the 12th Edition of India CSR & ESG Summit 2025 | Register Now