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Call for papers: International Conference on Environment, Energy and Development (ICEED2026)

2026-01-04

Kigali, July 21 to 24 2026

Venue: Lemigo Hotel

Theme: Resilient Earth: Water, Ecosystems and Sustainable Development

The Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)in collaboration with University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK) and the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC), CAS will hold the 7th Annual International Conference on Environment, Energy and Development (ICEED) on July 21 to 24, 2026 at Kigali, Rwanda.

ICEED 2026 invites original research papersand practice-oriented contributions that advance actionable solutions to pressing challenges in water security, ecosystem restoration, and climate-resilient development across local, regional, and global scales.

ICEED 2026 provides an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, policymakers, NGOs, and practitioners to present latest advances, innovations, and applications.

Conference Objectives

  • To disseminate the latest research findings, technological advancements, and policy frameworks related to climate change, adaptation, and environmental sustainability.
  • To showcase innovative solutions and technologies that address climate change challenges and promote environmental sustainability
  • To foster partnerships and collaborations among academia, industry, government agencies, and civil society to translate knowledge into practice.

Main Directions

Human-Earth Interaction and Sustainability

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services

Climate-smart Agriculture & Food Security

Integrated Water Resources Management

Green Infrastructure & Sustainable Urban Development

Climate Change & Ecosystem Resilience

Hydrometeorological Extremes

Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (Geo-AI)

Disaster Monitoring, Assessment & Mechanisms

Remote Sensing Big Data Analytics

    Special sessions, posters and oral presentations will be included to the conference program.

      All of the selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings;

      And best papers will be eligible for a special issue of the East African Journal of Science and Technology (https://eajst.unilak.ac.rw)

Registration fees

      Registration fees Participants $300 Participants who wish to join the professional field trip are required to pay an additional field-trip fee $300.
      Students $200

Important dates

April 15, 2026: Deadline for papers submissions 

May 20, 2026:  Notification of acceptance of Abstract 

June 19, 2026: Full Paper Post and PPT Submission

June 29, 2026: Registration

Contacts

Dr. Martin, Conference Secretary, Phone: +250-789969384

Submission Email and Further Info: research@unilak.ac.rw

Prof. Bai Jie, Organizing Committee member, Phone: +86-18099116985

Dr. Christophe, Organizing committee member, Phone:+250-788666156