The 1st International Online Conference on Environments

Name: The 1st International Online Conference on Environments
Start: 2026-03-01T23:00:00
End: 2026-03-03T23:00:00

Environmental Understanding, Managing, Restoring and Policy-Making

Part of the International Online Conference on Environments series

Event's Timezone: Central European Time

Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity and Habitats, Circular Economy, Urban Sustainability, Environmental Policy Making, Environmental Management, Environmental Assessment

The IOCE 2026 conference closed

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Accepted abstracts are eligible for publication in Special Issue of Environments (ISSN: 2076-3298, Impact Factor 3.7), with a 20% discount on the publication fee.

Welcome from the Chair

We are pleased to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Environments (IOCE 2026) - Environmental understanding, managing, restoring and policy-making, which will be held online on 2-4 March, 2026, and promoted by the open access MDPI journal Environments ( ISSN: 2076-3298, Impact Factor: 3.7 (2024)).

The biosphere, as the habitat of all species (including humans), and its self-organization to provide deep interactions and support biodiversity require full understanding and appropriate environmental policy making. Environments, with its final “s”, clearly refers to the multiplicity and diversity of environmental systems and species, linked to each other, all together contributing to create a symphony of colors, sounds, habits, habitats, and production and consumption patterns, from which every species benefits and to which every species contributes, in terms of sustainability and quality of existence. Humans, at the top of the evolutionary hierarchy, should not consider Nature and its diversity as a market from which to withdraw without limits, but instead as a living community to be understood in its dynamics and boundaries, protected in its abundance, enjoyed in its richness. Environments and its large research network have already highlighted and investigated the environmental systems, their pulsing cycles and species interactions and, most of all, the role of human species: its environmental impacts, its Earth management as a shared house according to rigorous rules for each species survival.

The scientific community grown around Environments is likely to contribute to increased environmental system knowledge, species interaction understanding, and nature-based solution implementation. When talking of “solutions”, we mean addressing problems related to the survival of species, improving the quality of the habitat in which these species live (including humans) and increasing the environmental services to meet some of their needs, in so preventing biodiversity loss due to environmental degradation. Environmental systems most often jointly suffer from the same environmental degradation problems (e.g., climate change, loss of biodiversity, population increase, impacts of mineral extraction, soil erosion, deforestation, etc.), which cannot be dealt with separately, but need an integrated picture, integrated monitoring and assessment, a clear investigation of the impacts of human activities and their mutual links. This deeper and integrated investigation, most welcome in the pages of Environments, may be the basis for appropriate environmental policy making and nature-based solutions.

The journal Environments was launched 10 years ago to promote a full understanding of environmental systems dynamics, species interaction and survival as well as the commitment of humans to protect and restore ecosystems and species at risk. Due to the tremendous efforts of its Editorial Board and Editorial Office Members, Environments has published a large number of papers and Special Issues that have contributed to environmental knowledge, policy making and well-being. We must continue to share and promote high-level research and results.

We invite researchers from different environmental sectors to contribute original findings, novel ideas, scientific concepts, as well as new technologies, experiences and policy-making strategies to understand, monitor, restore, and protect environmental systems and their biodiversity.

The following sessions will take place at the conference:
S1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies;
S2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment;
S3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention;
S4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning;
S5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation;
S6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economy.

This conference will be organized as an online event in order to enable participation from all over the world, with no restrictions related to travel effort and expenditure. Furthermore, active participation and attendance in this online conference are free of charge. We extend our warmest welcome to you as participants or attendees of this virtual conference. We hope you can share this enthusiasm and help us to make this first Environments online conference a success.

Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati
Conference Chair

Department of Science and Technology, Parthenope University of Napoli, Napoli, Italy,
School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China

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Program Overview

2 March - Morning		3 March - Morning		4 March - Morning
Session 2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment (Part 1)		Session 4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning		Session 5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation	Session 3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention
				Parallel Sessions
2 March - Afternoon		3 March - Afternoon		4 March - Afternoon
Session 2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment (Part 2)	Session 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies (Part 1)	Session 6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics	Session 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies (Part 2)	Flash Poster Session
Parallel Sessions		Parallel Sessions

IOCE 2026 Program (DAY 1)

Session 2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment Part 1 (Morning Session)

Date: 2 March 2026 (Monday)
Time: 09:00 (CET, Basel) | 03:00 (EST, New York) | 16:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
09:00-09:10	Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati Conference Chair	Welcome from the Conference Chair
09:10-09:20	Dr. Gianniantonio Petruzzelli Session Chair	Welcome from the Session Chair
09:20-09:45	Dr. Meri Barbafieri Keynote Speaker	The Future of Ecological Restoration: How Digital Plant Phenotyping Strengthens Nature-Based Solutions, with phytoremediation as a key application
09:45-10:00	Eliud Kiprop Selected Oral Speaker	Techno-Economic Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Industrial Sustainability: A Case Study of the Kenyan Tea Sector
10:00-10:15	Szymon Pelczar Selected Oral Speaker	Land Use Intensity, Power Density, and Energy Density of Photovoltaic Power Plants
10:15-10:30	Mariachiara Galati Selected Oral Speaker	THE DOUBLE FACE OF GADOLINIUM, A RARE-EARTH ELEMENT (REE): A WINNING STRATEGY FOR HUMAN HEALTH OR A POTENTIAL DEFEAT FOR NON-TARGET ORGANISMS?
10:30-10:45	Jana Rammal Selected Oral Speaker	The High-Temperature Crisis: Regional Vulnerabilities, Environmental Impacts, and Adaptive Imperatives
10:45-11:00	Marilda Osmani Selected Oral Speaker	Assessment of Atmospheric Pollutants and Environmental Parameters in an Industrial Urban Area of Albania
11:00-11:15	Viacheslav Muratov Selected Oral Speaker	Computational Toxicogenomic Assessment of Inhalation Risks from Titanium Dioxide Sanding-Dust Particulate Emissions
11:15-11:30	PELİN YAPICIOĞLU Selected Oral Speaker	Greywater footprint reduction by agro-industrial biochar for brewery wastewater treatment: A data-driven parametric model
11:30-11:45	Roberto Di Martino Selected Oral Speaker	Tracing Anthropogenic and Volcanic CO₂ Emissions through Isotopic Monitoring: Insights from Mediterranean Urban and Volcanic Environments
11:45-12:00	MANUELA PICCARDO Selected Oral Speaker	Index-based environmental risk assessment of micro- and nanoplastics: handbook for conscious, accurate, and standardized use
12:00-12:15	Antonio Peña-Fernández Selected Oral Speaker	DISTRIBUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK OF RHODIUM (Rh) IN URBAN AND GARDEN SOILS: EVIDENCE FROM ALCALÁ DE HENARES, SPAIN.
12:15-12:30	Pedro Brito Selected Oral Speaker	Tracing Anthropogenic Gadolinium in Portugal: Baseline Survey Across Five Transition Aquatic Systems
12:30-14:00	BREAK

Session 2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment Part 2 (Afternoon Session)

Date: 2 March 2026 (Monday)
Time: 14:00 (CET, Basel) | 08:00 (EST, New York) | 21:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
14:00-14:10	Prof. Kalavrouziotis Ioannis Session Chair	Welcome from the Session Chair
14:10-14:35	Prof. Hrissi K. Karapanagioti Keynote Speaker	Microplastic Pollution of the Environment: Emerging Issues
14:35-14:50	Michele Turco Selected Oral Speaker	Evaluating the Initial Nutrient Content in Green-System Porous Media Through Aqueous Extraction
14:50-15:05	Rodeta Pllumi Selected Oral Speaker	PRESENCE AND ASSESSMENT OF RIPARIAN FLORA ALONG THE MIDDLE COURSE OF THE SHKUMBIN RIVER NEAR THE MIRAKA AREA
15:05-15:20	Christina Pourani Selected Oral Speaker	Military Pollutant Emissions
15:20-15:35	Benedetta Sgangarella Valvano Selected Oral Speaker	EFFECT OF DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE (DBP) ON THE PROSTATE GLAND AND ADIPOGENESIS: POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN METABOLIC SYNDROME AND MALE INFERTILITY
15:35-15:50	Yesica Pallavicini Selected Oral Speaker	Influence of Electrode Material on the Electroflocculation Treatment Efficiency of Swine Wastewater
15:50-16:05	Lorenzo Riccio Selected Oral Speaker	Stray Dogs as Sentinels for Male Infertility: AI-Based Assessment of testicular diseases linked to environmental pollution in the Campania region
16:05-16:20	Giuseppe De Marco Selected Oral Speaker	Dexamethasone: a potential hazard for aquatic organisms? Assessment of neurotoxic effects on mussel gills using a multi-biomarker approach
16:20-16:35	Simona Di Marino Selected Oral Speaker	Investigating the Effects of Psychoactive Emerging Contaminants in Early Frog Life Stages
16:35-16:50	Stefania Boccia Selected Oral Speaker	COCAINE AS AN EMERGING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANT: CB1 AND BARRIER FUNCTION ALTERATIONS IN INTESTINAL HUMAN CELLS
16:50-17:05	Nihad Chakri Selected Oral Speaker	Environmental Impact Assessment of Industrial and Urban Discharges on Groundwater and Surface Water in the Commune of Dar Bouazza
17:05-17:20	Ifreke Udofia Selected Oral Speaker	Appraising the water quality of Eto-anen stream in Ibotio, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, using pollution, ecological and human health risk approach

Parallel Session
Session 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies Part 1 (Afternoon Session)

Date: 2 March 2026 (Monday)
Time: 14:00 (CET, Basel) | 08:00 (EST, New York) | 21:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
14:00– 14:10	Dr. Gabriella Fiorentino & Dr. Amalia Zucaro Session Chairs	Welcome from the Session Chairs
14:10– 14:25	Maria Bairaktari Selected Oral Presenter	Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Circular Economy Pathways for the Valorization of Dairy By-products
14:25– 14:40	Milica Vidić Selected Oral Presenter	Green extraction of Satureja horvatii Šilić (Lamiaceae): Preliminary chemical analysis and antioxidant evaluation using natural deep eutectic solvents
14:40– 14:55	Paolo Blecich Selected Oral Presenter	Energy, Economic, and Environmental (Triple-E) Analysis of Energy Recovery from Sewage Sludge in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
14:55– 15:10	Lakshmi Gopakumar Selected Oral Presenter	Seasonal Dynamics of Earthworm and Microarthropod Communities in rural Home Garden agroecosystems: Linking Soil Properties to Biological Soil Quality
15:10– 15:25	Nour El Imene Brahmi Selected Oral Presenter	A Dual Technical and Environmental Assessment of the Transition from Grey to Green Hydrogen in the Haber–Bosch Process: A Modelling and Simulation Approach
15:25– 15:40	Kawtar EZZAHI Selected Oral Presenter	Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Using Biochar Adsorbents: Removal of Tyrosol and Hydroxytyrosol and Life Cycle Assessment
15:40– 15:55	Wagd Ajeeb Selected Oral Presenter	Renewable Biofuel Production from Green Hydrogen and Waste Vegetable Oil: Environmental Assessment for Sustainable Management
15:55– 16:10	Ana Maria Antão-Geraldes Selected Oral Presenter	Towards sustainable reservoir management: linking ecosystem-based management, ecological integrity, and urban water efficiency in Serra Serrada (NE Portugal)
16:10–16:25	Xinyu Li Selected Oral Presenter	Spatio-temporal Evolution of Carbon Emissions from Energy Consumption in Jiangsu Province Based on Nighttime Light Data

IOCE 2026 Program (DAY 2)

Session 4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning (Morning Session)

Date: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 09:00 (CET, Basel) | 03:00 (EST, New York) | 16:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
09:00-09:10	Prof. Dr. Brian D. Fath & Prof. Meirong Su Session Chair	Welcome from the Session Chairs
09:10-09:35	Prof. Meirong Su Keynote Speaker	Exploring Urban Ecology in the Context of Climate Change: Insights from Preliminary Research
09:35-10:00	Dr. Marco Casazza Invited Speaker	From Structures to Ecosystem Services: An Ecophysical One-Health Framework for Immovable Cultural Heritage
10:00-10:25	Dr. Michael Mehaffy Keynote Speaker	The Ecology of the City: Urban Systems as Biospheric Infrastructure
10:25-10:40	Bayu Maulana Selected Oral Speaker	Decoupling Traffic Growth and Air Pollution: Evidence-Based Strategies for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Jakarta
10:40-10:55	Lin Sun Selected Oral Speaker	Moderating Mechanism of Green Space Patterns on Urban Heat Island Effect under the Background of Urban Intensification: A Case Study of Nanjing
10:55-11:10	Jakub Kadlec Selected Oral Speaker	Ten-Year Dynamics of Water Surface and land use in La Marjal de Gandia (2015–2025) Using Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery and Google Earth Engine
11:10-11:25	Rania Ajmi Selected Oral Speaker	Towards a Green City in the Face of Climate Change: Biodiversity Restoration of an Urban Park in a North African Mediterranean Context
11:25–11:40	Chayasmita Deka Selected Oral Speaker	Stated choice for sustainable mobility at different stages of behavior: A vignette stated choice experiment based on mental accounting interventions
11:40–11:55	Milena V. Sokolova Selected Oral Speaker	Carbon Storage Assessment of Urban Street Trees Using Terrestrial LIDAR and Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Data
11:55–12:10	Giulia Catania Selected Oral Speaker	Predictive Urban Ecologies: Integrating AI, Environmental Sensing and Adaptive resilience strategies
12:10–12:25	Ana Rita Martins Selected Oral Speaker	Can Phytoremediation Mitigate Eutrophication in Urban Streams? Insights from Costa-Couros Stream
12:25–12:40	Elham Sedighi Selected Oral Speaker	Building Shared Futures: Scenario Planning for Transboundary WEF Governance in the Tigris–Euphrates Basin
12:40 - 14:00	BREAK

Session 6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics (Afternoon Session)

Date: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 14:00 (CET, Basel) | 08:00 (EST, New York) | 21:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
14:00–14:10	Prof. Walter Pengue Session Chair	Welcome from the Session Chair
14:10–14:35	Alexander Müller Keynote Speaker	Assessing Sustainability of Eco-Agri-Food Systems with True Cost Accounting
14:35-15:00	Prof. Walter Pengue Keynote Speaker	Ecological Economics, Natural Resources and Food Systems: A Nexus Approach
15:00–15:15	Josephine Niangue Selected Oral Speaker	Linking spatial convergence and circular economy transitions: evidence from waste-sector emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa
15:15–15:30	Greta Grikštaitė-Prapiestė Selected Oral Speaker	Valorization of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch) cv. ‘Malwina’ by-products: A Source of Phenolics and Antioxidants for Sustainable Applications
15:30–15:45	Mohamed Sharaf Selected Oral Speaker	Sustainable Stabilization of Expansive Soils Using Lime Sludge and Sodium Chloride: A Circular Economy Approach
15:45–16:00	Patryk Leda Selected Oral Speaker	Life Cycle Evaluation of Next-Generation Photovoltaic Systems with Emphasis on Material Flows and Circular Economy
16:00–16:15	Ailin Rasaie Selected Oral Speaker	Influence of the harvesting season on the yield and composition of biofuels from microalgae cultivated in raceway mode
16:15–16:30	Eugenio Geremia Selected Oral Speaker	Circular Approaches in Aquaculture: Fishmeal Replacement and Algal Bioremediation
16:30–16:45	Yaseen Selected Oral Speaker	Challenges and Strategies for Implementing the Circular Economy in Modular Construction: Evidence from Germany
16:45–17:00	Abdelouahab Sahli Selected Oral Speaker	Regeneration and Conservation Challenges of Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn in riparian forests
17:00–17:15	Rosa Llerena Selected Oral Speaker	Dynamic perspective of the evolution of the environmental Kuznets curve in Ecuador and Mexico
17:15–17:30	Kaouther Kerboua Selected Oral Speaker	Carbon footprint related to municipal solid waste management in upper middle-income countries: a multi-factorial study based on composition, operations and management strategies.

Parallel Session
Session 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies Part 2 (Afternoon Session)

Date: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 14:00 (CET, Basel) | 08:00 (EST, New York) | 21:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
14:00–14:10	Dr. Silvio Viglia & Dr. Remo Santagata Session Chairs	Welcome from the Session Chairs
14:10–14:25	Indishe Senanayake Selected Oral Speaker	Application of Landform Evolution Models to Assess Long-Term Contour Bank Stability in Constructed Post-Mining Landforms
14:25–14:40	Sunil Nepali Selected Oral Speaker	AI-Enhanced Monitoring of Mangrove Restoration Using UAV and Satellite Data Fusion
14:40–14:55	Rahinatu Abdul-Rahman Selected Oral Speaker	Hydrogeochemical Characterization and Gold Mining Impacts on Groundwater Quality in the Ayanfuri Mining Enclave, Ghana: Implications for Sustainable Environmental Management
14:55–15:10	Yonis Khalif Elmi Selected Oral Speaker	Climatic Variability and Urban Heat Stress Assessment in Mogadishu, Somalia, from 2001 to 2025
15:10–15:25	Yury Erofeev Selected Oral Speaker	Life-Cycle GHG of SAF in Real Flights: Empirical WTW Accounting and Reconciliation with TIM, DEFRA, and Base Empreinte
15:25–15:40	Ezekiel Tobiloba Ogungbemi Selected Oral Speaker	Environmental Impact Assessment of Quarry Impact (Land Loss and Air Quality) in Akure, Nigeria
15:40–15:55	Bruna Pane Selected Oral Speaker	Life Cycle Assessment of composite materials from recycled carbon fibers
15:55–16:10	Aminu Ahmad Haliru Selected Oral Speaker	Integrating Vernacular Architectural Wisdom into Climate-Resilient Urban Development: A Sustainable Pathway for Environmental Management in Northern Nigeria
16:10-16:25	Ludovica Martinisi Selected Oral Speaker	Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) for Cadmium Removal: Sustainable Applications for Ecosystem Protection
16:25-16:40	JEREMIAS GOROSITO Selected Oral Speaker	Simulation Framework for Environmental Remediation: Monte Carlo Estimation of Mass Transfer in Nickel Bioadsorption

IOCE 2026 Program (DAY 3)

Session 5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation (Morning Session)

Date: 4 March 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 09:00 (CET, Basel) | 03:00 (EST, New York) | 16:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
09:00-09:10	Prof. Dr. Francesca Spigarelli & Dr. Stefania Romano Session Chairs	Welcome from the Session Chairs
09:10-09:35	Prof. Dr. Mengyao Han Keynote Speaker	Deploying Renewables: Trends, Overlaps and Impacts
09:35-10:00	Xinyu Zeng Invited Speaker	The Impact of Domestic Market Integration on Carbon Emission Transfers: An Empirical Analysis Based on Input-Output Tables of Chinese Cities
10:00-10:25	Prof. Dr. Vítor Martinho Invited Speaker	One planet, diverse demands and concerns in times of scarcity: Gaps, trends and directions for the future
10:25-10:40	Yanxin Liu Selected Oral Speaker	Responsibility allocation to producers and users in the global industry and trade chain "energy-minerals-electric vehicles". An Emergy Accounting approach
10:40-10:55	Mohammed Islam Selected Oral Speaker	Life as a Race of Survival in the Environment: Balancing Human Progress, Ecological Interdependence and Human Health
10:55-11:10	Flora Silva Selected Oral Speaker	Hydrological and Economic Benefits of Sustainable Urban Drainage in an Allotment from Northeastern Portugal
11:10-11:25	Hina Shaikh Selected Oral Speaker	From Degradation to Restoration: Nature-Based Solutions for Environmental Recovery
11:25-11:40	Giuseppe Tagarelli Selected Oral Speaker	Spatiotemporal dynamics and drivers of an Italian reclamation landscape: the Piana di Sibari (Calabria, Italy)
11:40-11:55	Shefali Vinod Ramteke Selected Oral Speaker	From Kyoto to Paris: Evolving Legal Regimes and the Role of Emerging Technologies in Climate Adaptation
11:55-12:10	Luis Eduardo Ferrari Irisarri Selected Oral Speaker	Nueva Esperanza rural settlement: Challenges of a public policy for environmental and territorial Development in the peri-urban area of Neuquén (1993–2018), Argentina.
12:10 - 14:00	BREAK

Parallel Session

Session 3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention (Morning Session)

Date: 4 March 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 09:00 (CET, Basel) | 03:00 (EST, New York) | 16:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
09:00-09:10	Prof. Claudio Agnisola & Prof. Gaetana Napolitano Session Chairs	Welcome from the Session Chairs
09:10–09:35	Dr. Gayantonia Franzè Keynote Speaker	Darkening Coastal Waters Reshape Plankton Communities and Coastal Food Webs
09:35–09:50	Jinhui Wei Selected Oral Speaker	Climate-Driven Vulnerability of Island Ecosystems: Quantitative Evidence of Precipitation Decline Leading to Mammoth Extinction on St. Paul Island
09:50–10:05	Maria Carolina Martone Selected Oral Speaker	Trace Metal Bioaccumulation and Redox Imbalance in Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Gulf of Pozzuoli (Italy)
10:05–10:20	Sara Esposito Marroccella Selected Oral Speaker	REDOX STATE AND METABOLIC CHANGES IN GILL AND MUSCLE TISSUES OF THE INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES PINCTADA RADIATA FROM HEAT-IMPACTED ENVIRONMENTS
10:20–10:35	Alessia Caferro Selected Oral Speaker	Time-dependent response of the animal model Mytilus galloprovincialis to water hypoxia: oxidative status and antioxidant enzymes modulation.
10:35–10:50	Francesco Bolinesi Selected Oral Speaker	Phytoplankton Community Shifts in a Mediterranean Lagoon Under Combined Shellfish Farming and Climate Pressure
10:50–11:05	Jesús Fernández-Gutiérrez Selected Oral Speaker	How could environmental conditions shape the outcome of a mitigation strategy? A short-term study in marinas of the NW Iberian Peninsula
11:05–11:20	Laís Souto Lira Selected Oral Speaker	Limnological characterization and phytoplankton structure in a stone tank located on an inselberg in the semiarid region of Paraíba, Brazil
11:20–11:35	Juan Esteban Trinidad Huerta Selected Oral Speaker	CHARACTERIZATION AND SAMPLING OF LOCAL PLANT SPECIES FROM THE PURUÁNDIRO REGION (MEXICO) AS OPTIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE LOCAL AGROECOSYSTEM

Flash Poster Session (Afternoon Session)

Date: 4 March 2026 (Monday)
Time: 14:00 (CET, Basel) | 08:00 (EST, New York) | 21:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Time in CET	Speaker	Title
14:00-14:05	Youngwook Kim Poster Presenter	Developing a tool to monitor water use efficiency and vegetation greenness in hyper-arid desert using multiple satellite remote sensing data records
14:05-14:10	Mithila Mattoo Poster Presenter	Quantifying Dignity in Urban Ecosystems: A Framework for Inclusive and Sustainable Aging in Indian Cities
14:10-14:15	Hafiz Muhammad Safdar Khan Poster Presenter	Agricultural Resource Management Through Shared Responsibility: Combining Technology, Policy, and Community Initiatives to Reduce Transboundary SMOG Across the Indo-Pak Border Region
14:15-14:20	Tewodros Nigatu Bitaw Poster Presenter	Transforming local waste into value: Activated carbon from brewery sludge for sustainable phosphate removal
14:20-14:25	Isabela Simion Poster Presenter	From gray water to green solutions: Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of heavy metals removal using inactive yeast
14:25-14:30	Konstantinos Stefanidis Poster Presenter	Freshwater quillworts of Greece: Updated distribution patterns and conservation threats
14:30-14:35	Musaida Mercy Poster Presenter	The impacts of producing bio briquettes made from organic waste as an alternative source of fuel
14:35-14:40	Chahid Sadiki Poster Presenter	The Evolution and Challenges of Water Governance in Morocco
14:40-14:45	Adjlane Noureddine Poster Presenter	Biodiversity Protection and Pollinator Conservation: An Integrated Approach of the Medibees Project
14:45-14:50	Dimitra Rapti Poster Presenter	Natural and anthropogenic contamination processes in the sediments of the Sacca di Goro lagoon (Po River delta, northern Italy)
14:50-14:55	Valentina Bernarello Poster Presenter	Changes in the macrozoobenthic community across coastal lagoons in the Po River Delta (Northern Adriatic Sea, Italy) during the outbreak years of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1896)
14:55-15:00	Emilia Konowat Poster Presenter	Valorization of lignin for the development of sustainable amphiphilic modifiers with high surface activity for environmentally responsible cement systems
15:00-15:05	Cinthya Costa Lopes Poster Presenter	Toxic, Essential, and Rare Earth Element Exposure from Chocolate: A Human Health Risk Assessment
15:05-15:10	Isabella Alvares Fernandes Poster Presenter	Local implementation pathways of the European Green Deal: integration between environmental monitoring and community-driven policy mechanisms.
15:10-15:15	Thiago Allain Martins Siqueira Moura Poster Presenter	PHENOLOGICAL AND AESTHETIC DYNAMICS OF URBAN TREES: IMPLICATIONS FOR LANDSCAPE PLANNING
15:15-15:20	Emanuel Rodrigo Silva Poster Presenter	Reserve Areas in Public Agrarian Reform Settlements as a Potential for Carbon Credit in the State of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil
15:20-15:25	Edwin Villagran Poster Presenter	Transitions Toward a Circular Economy in Protected Agriculture Across the Americas: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends, Approaches, and Research Gaps
15:25-15:30	Nelda Martínez-Galero Poster Presenter	Agro-industrial waste from pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr) in the Papaloapan basin: enzymes, a link in the value chain
15:30-15:35	Gennaro Trancone Poster Presenter	Advancing Low-Cost Biosorbent Engineering: Optimized Alkaline Activation of Agro-Industrial Biomass for Enhanced Removal of Cationic Dyes
15:35-15:40	Dorcas Adejunmobi Poster Presenter	Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a Metal Scrap Shredder Facility
15:40-15:45	Hadj Boumedien Rahmoun Poster Presenter	Adsorptive Removal of Synthetic Textile Dyes Using Raw Almond Shells: A Sustainable Approach to Wastewater Treatment
15:45-15:55	Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati Event Chair	Closing Ceremony

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List of accepted submissions (193)

Id	Title	Authors
sciforum-162871	Potentially toxic metals in water, sediments, and fish from an urban river in southeastern Brazil Renata Fukuwara , Caroline Augusto , Bruno Batista Submitted: 31 Dec 2025 Abstract: Show Abstract	Renata Fukuwara , Caroline Augusto , Bruno Batista	Show Abstract
The presence of potentially toxic metals in aquatic environments is a growing concern, particularly in urban and industrialized regions where anthropogenic activities intensify contamination. Metals such as Pb, Cd, and Hg are especially relevant due to their persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems and human health. This study quantified Pb, Cd, and Hg concentrations in water, sediments, and fish from an urban river segment in Santo André, São Paulo State, Brazil. To date, no systematic monitoring of metal contamination has been reported for this river, highlighting the novelty of this biomonitoring assessment. Surface water samples were collected at three sites spaced approximately 200m apart, and sediment samples were obtained at two intermediate locations. Sampling was conducted during the rainy (February) and dry (August) seasons to evaluate seasonal variability. Fish were collected during the rainy period; no specimens were found during the dry season due to a previously reported mass mortality event. Metal accumulation in fish was assessed separately in muscle and skin tissues. Metal concentrations were determined using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). In surface water, metal concentrations reached up to 7 ppb, whereas sediment concentrations reached values as high as 10,000 ppb. Pb and Cd were detected in all matrices, while Hg was detected only in sediments and fish tissues. Higher concentrations were observed in sediments and biota compared to the water column, indicating accumulation processes and potential trophic transfer. Metal concentrations increased by at least 20% during the dry period, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) confirmed significant seasonal differences. These results indicate concerning levels of metal contamination in this metropolitan river system, highlighting potential ecological risks and human health implications related to water use and fish consumption. This study provides essential baseline data for future environmental monitoring in urban tropical rivers.
sciforum-161992	Aqua-toxicity of Pharmaceuticals and Illicit Drugs: Planetary Boundary Interactions, Sustainability Relations, and Future Readiness—Are We Prepare to Combat the Threat? Farzana Ferdoush , Rakib Parvez , Mohammed Russel , Mosammat Khanaum Submitted: 23 Dec 2025 Abstract: Show Abstract	Farzana Ferdoush , Rakib Parvez , Mohammed Russel , Mosammat Khanaum	Show Abstract
Water pollution from pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs has long been a critical environmental issue, and the recent pandemic has intensified this problem due to significant lifestyle changes. While several studies have explored the effects of individual drugs on surface and groundwater, there remains a gap in understanding their broader impacts on planetary boundaries and sustainability assessments. This study aims to systematically review the literature on how the pandemic has influenced pharmaceutical and illicit drug contamination in surface waters, with a particular focus on its connections to planetary boundaries and sustainability. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method, 19 relevant studies were selected from an initial pool of 556 articles for detailed analysis. The review identifies key interconnections between pharmaceutical and illicit drug pollution, human health risks, and planetary boundaries, with a particular focus on the implications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Results reveal that human health faces significant risks from this contamination threat, underscoring the need for integrated monitoring, policy intervention, and sustainable management strategies. This study provides valuable insights into the impact of pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs on water resources and highlights the importance of bridging scientific research with policy to mitigate long-term environmental and health risks.
sciforum-158924	Biodiversity Protection and Pollinator Conservation: An Integrated Approach of the Medibees Project Adjlane Noureddine , Soumeya Kaouche , Raquel Martín-Hernandez Submitted: 13 Nov 2025 Abstract: Show Abstract	Adjlane Noureddine , Soumeya Kaouche , Raquel Martín-Hernandez	Show Abstract
The MEDIBEES project focuses on the preservation of bees and the protection of biodiversity in Mediterranean terrestrial ecosystems. Bees play a crucial role in pollination, maintaining plant diversity, and ensuring food security. However, they face multiple threats, including habitat loss, intensive pesticide use, climate change, and diseases. In this context, Medibees aims to develop integrated conservation strategies to protect these pollinators and prevent the degradation of their natural habitats. Methods: The project adopts a multidisciplinary approach that integrates ecology, environmental science, and community engagement. Monitoring programs were implemented to track bee and pollinator populations through regular surveys and innovative tracking technologies. Ecological restoration actions included planting nectar-rich flowers, creating ecological corridors, and improving nesting habitats. Simultaneously, awareness and training workshops were organized for farmers and local communities to promote sustainable agricultural practices that support biodiversity. Results: Preliminary results show a significant increase in pollinator diversity and abundance within restored areas. The establishment of ecological corridors improved connectivity between fragmented habitats, facilitating species dispersal. Community engagement activities strengthened local commitment, leading to the gradual adoption of environmentally friendly agricultural practices and a better understanding of pollinators’ ecological and agricultural importance. Conclusion: The Medibees project demonstrates how integrated conservation and ecological restoration strategies can help prevent habitat loss and support the resilience of terrestrial ecosystems. By combining scientific research with community participation, Medibees provides a replicable model for bee protection and biodiversity preservation, addressing critical sustainability and ecosystem conservation challenges in the Mediterranean region
sciforum-158168	Carbon footprint related to municipal solid waste management in upper middle-income countries: a multi-factorial study based on composition, operations and management strategies Kaouther Kerboua , Hamza Cheniti Submitted: 10 Nov 2025 Abstract: Show Abstract	Kaouther Kerboua , Hamza Cheniti	Show Abstract
^{The geographic and economic contexts play a major role in the decision making when it comes to municipal solid waste management. In the present study, simulations are carried out using Waste and Resource Assessment Tool for Environment (WRATE) software academic version 3.0.1, based on the Ecoinvent database (version 2), to assess the greenhouse gas emissions released by 1 M tonnes of municipal solid waste with typical compositions characterizing upper middle-income countires, with an organic fraction around 50% in weight. The variation over time (2000 to 2022) with no intended transformation in the management strategy is first analysed, and then several transformations are applied by varying the waste management routes (open dumping, landfilling, recycling and comosting) as well as the energy recovery integration. The results are then discussed based on the waste categories and the performed operations (landfilling, recycling, transportation, treatment and recovery). The results revealed that the most promising scenario involves limited open dumping that does not exceed 10%, landfilling with at least 20% energy recovery, and major fractions that address composting and recycling. Overall, this scenario returns a negative carbon footprint with a value surrounding -0.35 tons of CO}₂^{-Eq/ton of MSW. The results serve as a decision tool in similar contexts to plan for the most affordable transformations according to the parameters covered by the study.}
sciforum-162914	Optimizing SP-ICP-MS for Detection of Silver Nanoparticles in Water: Implications for Environmental Monitoring Melissa Garutti , Bruno Batista , Caroline Augusto , Bruna Freire Submitted: 18 Dec 2025 Abstract: Show Abstract	Melissa Garutti , Bruno Batista , Caroline Augusto , Bruna Freire	Show Abstract
Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that has gained increasing attention. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) stand out due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and widespread use in medical, food, cosmetic, and textile applications. However, the lack of data on the release of AgNPs into water and soil, along with the absence of standardized protocols for analyzing them in environmentally relevant samples and concentrations, raises concerns regarding their environmental impact and potential human exposure. In this context, analytical techniques for NP characterization are essential. Single particle ICP-MS (SP-ICP-MS) has emerged as a powerful tool for the detection of nanoparticles in aqueous solutions. Nevertheless, further studies are required to optimize and expand the application of this technique. This study aims to optimize a SP-ICP-MS method for the detection of AgNPs in water samples. The following aspects were evaluated: detection of AgNPs through adequate signal-to-noise separation; transport efficiency, size limit of detection (LOD_size); and the ability to distinguish nanoparticles of different sizes within the same suspension. The optimized method enabled the detection of AgNPs as small as 12 nm at environmentally relevant concentrations (in the ppt range). It was also possible to distinguish between AgNPs of 50 and 80 nm within the same sample. The optimized methodology was then applied to water samples collected from the ABC Paulista region (Brazil), along downstream sections of the Tamanduateí River and nearby residential, industrial, and tourist zones as a proof of concept. The addition and recovery study with commercial AgNPs confirmed the applicability of the method for environmental samples. No AgNPs were detected in the collected water samples of the ABC Paulista region, indicating no health risk regarding AgNPs exposure. These findings help address existing gaps in analytical methods for detecting metallic nanoparticles and may contribute to the monitoring of AgNPs and other NPs in environmental samples.

Full List

Event Chair

Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati

Department of Science and Technology, Parthenope University of Napoli, Napoli, Italy,
School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China

Session Chairs

Prof. Dr. Milena Horvat

Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Prof. Dr. Kalavrouziotis Ioannis

Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece

Dr. Gianniantonio Petruzzelli

Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), National Council of Research, Pisa, Italy

Prof. Claudio Agnisola

Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

Prof. Gaetana Napolitano

Department of Sciences and Technology, University of Naples Parthenope, Naples, Italy

Prof. Dr. Brian D. Fath

Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA

Prof. Dr. Meirong Su

School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

Prof. Dr. Xi Ji

Department of Resources, Environmental and Industrial Economics, School of Economics, Peking University, Beijing, China

Prof. Dr. Francesca Spigarelli

Department of Law, University of Macerata, Italy

Dr. Stefania Romano

Senior Expert, Urban Nature Action

Prof. Dr. Walter Alberto Pengue

Ecological Economics and Agroecology, National University of General Sarmiento, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism, Buenos Aires University, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dr. Gabriella Fiorentino

ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department for Sustainability, PORTICI Research Centre, Portici, Naples, Italy

Dr. Amalia Zucaro

ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department for Sustainability, PORTICI Research Centre, Portici, Naples, Italy

Dr. Silvio Viglia

ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department for Sustainability, PORTICI Research Centre, Portici, Naples, Italy

Dr. Remo Santagata

ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department of Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources, CASACCIA Research Centre, Rome, Italy

Event Committee

Dr. Isabela Maria Simion

"Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iasi University of Life Sciences, Iasi, Romania

Prof. Dr. Vítor João Pereira Domingues Martinho

Agricultural School, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal

Professor Wojciech Czekala

Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland

Dr. Zane Vincēviča-Gaile

Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology University of Latvia;,
Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Civil Engineering, Riga Technical University

Dr. Elias Afif Khouri

Department of Organisms and Systems Biology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain

Professor Isabel Pestana Paixão Cansado

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Luís António Verney College, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal

Dr. Viktoria Voronova

Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia

Dr. Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal

Dr. Carlos Afonso Teixeira

Department of Biology and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal

Professor Jacopo Gaspari

Architectural Technology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

Dr. Martellos Stefano

Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy

Dr. Keshav Bhattarai

Department of Physical Sciences, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Dr. Maria Teresa Sebastia Frasquet

Higher Polytechnic School of Gandia, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Professor Ana Maria Antão-Geraldes

CIMO Mountain Research Center, LA SusTEC, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Santa Apolónia Campus, Bragança, Portugal

Dr. Angelo Riccio

Department of Science and Technology, Parthenope University of Naples, Naples, Italy

Dr. Gbadebo Oladosu

Environmental Risk & Energy Analysis Group, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

Prof. Dr. Vera Amicarelli

Department of Economics, Management and Business Law, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy

Dr. Haider A. Khwaja

Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Integrated Health Sciences, The State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY, United States

Dr. Eduarda Marques da Costa

Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Dr. Alessia Di Gilio

Department of Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy

Dr. Sofia Maria Muscarella

Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences (SAAF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy

Dr. Teresa Rocha-Santos

Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal,
Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Francesco Dondero

Department of Science and Technological Innovation, University of Eastern Piedmont, Alessandria, Italy

Prof. Dr. Simone Varandas

Department of Forest Sciences and Landscape Architecture, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Bruno Lemos Batista

Centre for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, Brazil

Dr. Mihaela Simionescu

Faculty of Business and Administration, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania,
Institute for Economic Forecasting, Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania

Dr. Roberto M.R. Di Martino

National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Italy

Professor Mordechai Shechter

Natural Resources and Environmental Research Center, University of Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel

Dr. Tommaso Caloiero

National Research Council of Italy, Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection, Cosenza, Italy

Dr. Steven McCutcheon

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Exposure Research Laboratory, Athens, GA, USA

Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri

Athens University of Economics and Business & University of Cambridge,
Co-Chair, United Nations Global Sustainable Development Report,
Chair, World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations; Director, AE4RIA

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Gasco Guerrero

Department of Agricultural Production, Agronomic, Food and Biosystems Engineering School, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Madrid, Spain

Dr. Gonçalo Rodrigues

LEAF—Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food Research Center, Associated Laboratory TERRA,
Instituto Superior de Agronomía, School of Agronomy – University of Lisbon, Portugal

Professor Angela Daniela La Rosa

Group of Sustainable Composites, Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Gjøvik, Norway

Prof. Dr. Maria De Lurdes Dinis

Faculty of Engineering, CERENA - Center for Natural Ressources and Evironment, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

Dr. Alexandra Solomou

Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Hellenic Agricultural Organization DEMETER (ELGO DIMITRA), Athens, Greece

Dr. Petros Tsioras

Laboratory of Forest Utilization, School of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

Professor Daniele Cespi

Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italia

Dr. Jen-Yi Huang

Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
Department of Food Science and Technology and Department of Food, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Dr. Yari Vecchio

Agricultural and Food Economics, Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

Dr. Eng. Anca Becze

INCDO-INOE2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Dr. Marco Casazza

Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”,University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy

Dr. Weronika Kruszelnicka

Department of Renewable Energy Sources Engineering and Technical Systems, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz, Poland

Dr. Vasilis Fthenakis

Center for Life Cycle Analysis, Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, U.S.A.

Dr. Valerio Paolini

National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research (CNR IIA), Montelibretti (RM), Italy

Prof. Dr. Maria Laura Parisi

Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

Dr. Gabriella Fiorentino

ENEA, Division Circular Economy, Department for Sustainability, Research Centre of Portici, Portici, Italy

Keynote Speakers

Professor Hrissi Karapanagioti

Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

Dr. Meri Barbafieri

Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystem, National Research Council, Pisa, Italy

Prof. Dr. Walter Alberto Pengue

Department of Ecological Economics and Agroecology, National University of General Sarmiento, Los Polvorines, Argentina,
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of Buenos Aires University, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Prof. Dr. Mengyao Han

Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Mr. Alexander Müller

TMG Think Tank for Sustainability, Berlin, Germany

Dr. Michael Mehaffy

Sustasis Foundation, Portland, OR, USA

Prof. Dr. Meirong Su

School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

Invited Speakers

Prof. Dr. Vítor Martinho

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal

Dr. Gayantonia Franzè

Institute of Marine Research, Norway - Plankton Research Group, Bergen, Norway

Dr. Marco Casazza

Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy

Professor Xiaofang Wu

School of Economics, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, China

Sessions

S1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies
S2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
S3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention
S4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning
S5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation
S6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics

Registration

The registration for IOCE 2026 will be free of charge! The registration includes attendance to all conference sessions.

If you are registering several people under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the submission and registration are two separate parts. Only scholars who registered can receive a link to access the conference live streaming. The deadline for registration is the 25 February 2026.

Instructions for Authors

Procedure for Submission

IOCE2026 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.

Important Deadline

1. Deadline for abstract submission: 10 December 2025.
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 10 January 2025.

Please note:
An abstract acceptance email only confirms that your abstract has been accepted. Oral or poster presentation invitations are determined separately by the conference chairs, and you will receive an additional email with the presentation result.

Abstract Submission

If you do not have an account, please register at www.sciforum.net. After logging in, submit your abstract using the “Submit Abstract” button on the conference homepage. No template is required.

Abstract Requirements

1. Types of Submissions
- Accepted: Original research abstracts; systematic reviews or meta-analyses abstracts (must comply with PRISMA 2020).
- Not accepted: Narrative, scoping, comparative, perspective, opinion, or essay-style reviews

2. Content Requirements
- Length: 200–300 words
- Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions
- Language: Clear, publication-ready English
- Originality: Must be original and unpublished; previously published abstracts will not be considered

3. Authorship
- The submitting author must ensure all co-authors approve the content.
- Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.

Presentation Requirements

1. Each abstract must designate one presenter. To change the presenter, please contact us after you receive the oral/poster presentation invitation.
2. Only live presentations are accepted.
3. Presenters who do not attend the live session will not be eligible for awards or presentation certificates.

Oral Presentation and Slides Preparation

The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins. We advise that your presentation lasts for a maximum of 12 mins, leaving at least 3 mins for the Q&A session.

Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software, to be displayed online along with the abstract. Please note that the presentation should be limited to a maximum of 12 slides (excluding the title slide and acknowledgements). Slides, if available, will be displayed directly on the website using the proprietary slide viewer at Sciforum.net. Slides can be prepared in exactly the same way as for any traditional conference where research results are presented. Slides should be converted to PDF format prior to submission so that they can be converted for online display.

Poster Presentation

- Should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings, as well as tables, figures and graphs where necessary.
- Size in pixel: 1080 width x 1536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 38,1 width x 54,2 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥16.
- Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3).
- You can use our free template to create your poster.

The poster template can be downloaded HERE. We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.

Potential Conflicts of Interest

It is the author's responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.

Copyright

MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.

Publication Opportunities

1. Environments Journal Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the conference's Special Issue: Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Environments—Environmental Understanding, Managing, Restoring and Policy-Making published in Environments ( ISSN: 2076-3298, Impact Factor 3.7), with a 20% discount on the publication fee.

Please note if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.

2. Proceeding Paper Publication
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference report of The 1st International Online Conference on Environments in journal Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings (ISSN: 3042-5743); authors of accepted abstracts are highly encouraged to submit an extended proceeding paper (ideally 4-8 pages in length) for free, please submit it to the same journal after the conference.

Proceedings paper submission deadline: 17 April 2026

Please click HERE to submit your proceeding paper to the Environmental Sciences Proceedings, and be sure to disclose the conference information in your cover letter or mention the conference name in your submission.
IOCE 2026 Proceeding Paper Template

Publication Notice: Conference report and proceedings papers will undergo peer-review procedure. Acceptance at the conference does not ensure final publication.

Manuscripts for the proceedings issue must be formatted as follows:
- Title;
- Full author names;
- Affiliations (including full postal address) and authors' e-mail addresses;
- Abstract;
- Keywords;
- Introduction;
- Methods;
- Results and Discussion;
- Conclusions;
- Acknowledgements;
- References.

Event Awards

The Awards

Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards

Number of Awards Available: 4

To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Award.

1. Best Oral Presentation Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors selected as oral speakers who have delivered their presentation.
Criteria: Evaluation based on content quality, delivery clarity, audience interaction, and overall impact.
Prize: A prize of CHF 200 and a certificate celebrating your achievement.

2. Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have presented their work through posters.
Criteria: Evaluation based on scientific merit, creativity, and ability to attract and engage viewers.
Prize: A prize of CHF 200 and a certificate celebrating your achievement.

Winner Announcement: The award winners will be evaluated and selected by the scientific committee after the conference. Results will be announced on the website and all winners will be individually contacted via email.

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Conference Secretariat

Mrs. Ana-Maria Prodan
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Email: ioce2026@mdpi.com

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S1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies

The complexity of environmental systems requires at the same time the application of an integrated set of assessment methods (among which Life Cycle Assessment, Risk Assessment, Ecological Footprint, Water Footprint, Material Flow Analysis, Ecological Network Analysis, Emergy Accounting) and effective management technologies, to prevent excess resource withdrawal as well as inadequate decision-making in economic and societal planning. Comprehensive databases and validated investigation methods are much-needed tools for appropriate understanding and managing environmental systems and species to ensure their survival and, at the same time, their safe interaction.

Session Chairs

Prof. Dr. Milena Horvat, Department of Environmental Sciences at the Jožef Stefan Institute and the Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Dr. Gabriella Fiorentino, ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department for Sustainability, PORTICI Research Centre, Portici, Naples, Italy

Dr. Amalia Zucaro, ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department for Sustainability, PORTICI Research Centre, Portici, Naples, Italy

Dr. Silvio Viglia, ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department for Sustainability, PORTICI Research Centre, Portici, Naples, Italy

Dr. Remo Santagata, ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department of Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources, CASACCIA Research Centre, Rome, Italy

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S2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment

How humans interact with environmental systems generates many impacts at different time and space scales, characterized by different risks in scope and likelihood. Global warming and related climate change are only one, although very important, example of the consequences of human activity. Other emissions related to human activity (e.g., particulate matter release, microplastics, chemical releases to air, water, and soil) are likely to generate terrestrial, marine, and human toxicity, difficult to monitor and even more difficult to manage and decrease. Prevention and mitigation of such impacts require appropriate monitoring tools and deep changes in consumption and production patterns.

Session Chairs

Prof. Dr. Kalavrouziotis Ioannis, Wastewater Management, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece

Dr. Gianniantonio Petruzzelli, Italian National Research Council, Rome, Italy

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S3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention

Loss of terrestrial and marine species due to pollution, climate change, and degraded habitats (soil, forests, coastal environments, among others) is growing very fast, with significant consequences on the global composition of local ecosystems. These consequences are sometimes difficult to foresee but very clear in other cases, such as the fast decrease in pollinator species. A detailed investigation and description of biodiversity losses in local marine and terrestrial habitats and potential solutions for their prevention, restoration, or decrease may lead to much-needed conservation policies.

Session Chairs

Professor Claudio Agnisola, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

Professor Gaetana Napolitano, Department of Sciences and Technology, University of Naples Parthenope, Naples, Italy

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S4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning

Urban ecosystems show a very different structure and dynamics compared to natural ones. Buildings, roads, and sidewalks, made with concrete, glass, and asphalt, not only cover and waterproof large areas through which water is used to reach underground storages and runoff ways but also generate a temperature increase due to heat uptake by construction materials. CO₂, particulate matter and polluting chemicals released by urban traffic are not fully taken up due to the insufficient number of urban trees and green areas. Due to their small size, the latter can only partially host insects and other small animals (squirrels, birds, reptiles), which unavoidably translates into smaller biodiversity. Renewable energies, expanded green areas, and increased reuse and recycling of goods may prevent temperature and toxicity in urban environments, saving their characteristics as appropriate human and biodiversity habitats.

Session Chairs

Prof. Dr. Brian D. Fath, Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA

Prof. Dr. Meirong Su, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

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S5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation

The increased world population, welfare, and technology generate increased resource use (mining, refining, industrial processing, transport, use, and landfilling) and impacts (greenhouse gases, toxicological releases, water, and materials depletion, land use), translating into less forests, less algae, less pollinators, less biodiversity. Who is responsible for these additional impacts, and how can they be monitored and decreased? Changed lifestyles, better technologies, material recycling, decreased trade worldwide, and nature restoration are only some of the possible options for us (as consumers, enterprises, and governments) to take on the responsibility of impacts and solutions.

Session Chairs

Prof. Dr. Xi Ji, Department of Resources, Environmental and Industrial Economics, School of Economics, Peking University, Beijing, China

Prof. Dr. Francesca Spigarelli, Department of Law, University of Macerata, Italy

Dr. Stefania Romano, Senior Expert, Urban Nature Action

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S6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics

Economy depends on the society with which it connects. And all of this depends—although sometimes it is not visible—on nature. Currently, global metabolic flow depends on the connections between resources and services, all of which occur under a scenario of global environmental change and climate change. To address these issues, a set of distinct perspectives are emerging from economics that address biophysical tensions and issues involved (Ecological Economics), the monetary valuation of exchanges and flows (Environmental Economics) and the opportunities that the socio-environmental system offers for recycling and decoupling certain major impacts (Circular Economy). By promoting “closing-the-loop” production patterns within economic systems, Circular Economy increases resource use efficiency and decreases rural, urban and industrial waste. Decoupling GDP from environmental impacts and natural resource demand under a preventive resource use design and reuse and recycle patterns aim to promote longer life of goods, decreased demand for non-renewable resources and energy, and decreased pollution and economic costs towards regenerative eco-industrial and societal development. Ecological Economics can provide insights into the hidden costs of economic systems, new ways of valuing environmental services, and a deeper understanding of the biophysical limits of the planetary system, as well as the relationships and conflicts surrounding the growing tensions between society and nature. Environmental Economics provides a monetarist view of nature that provides very useful measures and tools when the impacts produced are reversible and fully absorbed by the economic system in terms of externalities included.

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Prof. Dr. Walter Alberto Pengue, Department of Ecological Economics and Agroecology, National University of General Sarmiento, Los Polvorines, Argentina, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of Buenos Aires University, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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The 1st International Online Conference on Environments

Environmental Understanding, Managing, Restoring and Policy-Making

Part of the International Online Conference on Environments series

2–4 March 2026

The IOCE 2026 conference closed

Welcome from the Chair

Program Overview

IOCE 2026 Program (DAY 1)

Session 2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment Part 1 (Morning Session)

Session 2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment Part 2 (Afternoon Session)

Parallel SessionSession 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies Part 1 (Afternoon Session)

IOCE 2026 Program (DAY 2)

Session 4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning (Morning Session)

Session 6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics (Afternoon Session)

Parallel SessionSession 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies Part 2 (Afternoon Session)

IOCE 2026 Program (DAY 3)

Session 5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation (Morning Session)

Parallel Session

Session 3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention (Morning Session)

Flash Poster Session (Afternoon Session)

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S1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies

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S2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment

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S3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention

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S4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning

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S5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation

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S6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics

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Parallel Session
Session 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies Part 1 (Afternoon Session)

Parallel Session
Session 1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies Part 2 (Afternoon Session)