European Sustainability Science Conference 2026 – Towards a just and habitable world: exploring the role of technology

The European Sustainability Science Conference "Towards a just and habitable world: exploring the role of technology" invites researchers from across the natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities, as well as scholars and practitioners engaged in inter- and transdisciplinary research, to critically examine the role of technology in shaping sustainability. It will explore how technological systems — from water and energy infrastructures, agroecology and nature-based solutions to synthetic biology, and digital technologies — have the potential to both sustain and undermine well-being and life on Earth for humans and non-humans. Find more information about the conference here.

The call for sessions is now open – submit your proposal to help shape the discussions! Proposals are welcome for thematic sessions, workshops, cultural events and poster presentations. Find more information about the call here. Deadline: 15 February 2026.

The conference is organised by University of Lausanne, Centre des Politiques de la Terre (Université Paris-Cité) and Future Earth Pathways Initiative. We are co-organizing the conference, amongst the other partners: CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research), DKN (German Committee Future Earth), INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment) and IRD (French National Research Institute for Development).