Conference Topics

The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at Sustainable Development and Planning 2022. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome.

• Regional planning
• City planning and urban growth
• Rural areas developments
• Circular economy
• Sustainability and the built environment
• Eco-architecture
• Sustainable Infrastructures
• Heritage conservation
• Sustainable tourism
• Governance and policies

Problems related to development and planning, which affect rural and urban areas, are present in all regions of the world. Accelerated urbanisation has resulted in the deterioration of the environment and loss of quality of life. Urban development can also aggravate problems faced by rural areas such as forests, mountain regions and coastal areas, amongst many others. Taking into consideration the interaction between different regions and developing new methodologies for monitoring, planning and implementation of novel strategies can offer solutions mitigating environmental pollution and non-sustainable use of available resources.

Energy-saving and eco-friendly building approaches have become an important part of modern development, which places special emphasis on resource optimisation. Planning has a key role to play in ensuring that these solutions, as well as new materials and processes, are incorporated in the most efficient manner.

Sustainable Development and Planning 2022 will bring together academics, policymakers, practitioners and other stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the latest advances in the field. The conference will discuss new academic findings and their application in planning and development strategies, assessment tools, and decision-making processes.