About 2nd GCPC
2nd GCPC 2026 is the 2nd Global Cleaner Production Conference, a sustainability conference. It takes place on 26 October 2026 in Melia Sitges, Spain. Full papers were due 24 April 2026.
We are excited to announce that the 2nd Global Cleaner Production Conference (GCPC) will take place from 26-29 October 2026 in Melia Sitges, Spain.
The pressures on natural systems are intensifying, driven by industrial practices and consumption models that exceed environmental limits. Cleaner production offers a strategic pathway to minimize environmental impact while promoting efficiency, innovation, and circularity across sectors.
Achieving this transformation requires a global effort—bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry, and society—to rethink production processes and evolve toward models that support long-term ecological balance and social well-being.
With engaging plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and insightful editorial panel discussions, the 2nd GCPC promises an enriching experience for all participants!
Conference Topics Oral and poster abstracts are invited on the following topics and should be submitted using the online abstract submission system: https://www.elsevier.com/en-gb/events/conferences/all/global-cleaner-production-conference/participate
Deadline: 24 April 2026
The topics of the conference are addressed in different sessions, focusing on the following key areas.
1. Industrial Transformation and Cleaner Production Clean production processes and industrial ecology Industrial transformation towards net-zero emissions Cleaner logistics and sustainable supply chains Cleaner materials and technologies Eco-design and innovation for sustainability
2. Energy and Climate Solutions Cleaner energy systems Renewable energies and energy efficiency Energy storage and smart distribution Strategies for a post-fossil bioeconomy
3. Water, Waste and Resource Management Circular economy and waste reduction Cleaner water systems Cleaner waste systems and circular resource use Cleaner environmental systems
4. Agriculture, Food, and Bioeconomy Sustainable agriculture and food systems Food security and climate resilience Green biotechnology and food waste reduction Cleaner and circular bio-economy
5. Sustainable Cities and Built Environment Sustainable urban planning and metabolism Cleaner built environment and construction Cleaner and responsible consumption Regional transition strategies towards sustainability
6. Digitalization and Technological Innovation Artificial Intelligence in cleaner production Big Data and IoT for sustainability and efficiency Blockchain for traceability across supply chains. Digital twins and simulation for sustainable design
7. Governance, Policy and Social Transition Sustainable business models Voluntary sustainability standards, ecolabels, and EPDs Social barriers and enablers of clean technology adoption Environmental awareness and public acceptance Education for sustainability and behavior change
Important dates
- Paper submission
- Conference beginsNext
Topics of interest
Before you submit
- Read the full call for papers — page limits, template (IEEE, ACM, LNCS …) and whether review is double-blind.
- Deadlines are usually 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE) — convert to Bangladesh time (UTC+6) and aim to submit a day early.
- At least one author normally has to register and present; budget for the fee and, for in-person events, a visa appointment well before the conference.
- Look for student travel grants and volunteer programmes — most large conferences run both, with deadlines soon after notification.