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The 10th World Sustainability Forum

14 - 14 September 2023
Singapore | Basel, CH | Toronto, CA | virtual, International
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Thank you!

We would like to thank our chairs, committee members, speakers, poster presenters, and all the attendees for taking part in this year's special edition of WSF! We also extend our gratitude to EVERYWOW, our live streaming company - without them having online attendees wouldn't have been possible.

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Welcome from
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14 September 2023

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The 10th World Sustainability Forum (WSF2023) will be a 24-hour event, held in 3 locations, as well as online. We believe that this will optimize worldwide participation in this global event.

The forum will have four main subjects distributed in three locations:
Kicking off in Singapore, the focus will be on sustainability for social community impact. We will then move onto Basel, where our Chairs will lead discussions on sustainability in the industry, and at university and corporate settings. Finally, our last hub in Toronto will focus on sustainability in the built environment.

WSF2023 is part of a global sustainability forum series that is organized by and supported by MDPI. As a hybrid event, it will provide scholars with the opportunity to attend the event in person at one of the three conference sites or, most sustainably, online. Arrangements have been made for a state-of-the-art online event.

We are particularly hoping to address STEM research with the social sciences and policy makers.

We look forward to welcoming you across the globe and virtually!

Edwin Constable and Max Bergman
Global Conference Chairs

Conference Secretariat
wsf@mdpi.com

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Meet the Event Chairs

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Prof. Dr. Max Bergman
Social Research and Methodology Group (SRaM), University of Basel, Switzerland
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Prof. Dr. Ed Constable
Department of Chemistry and former Vice-Rector for Research, University of Basel, Switzerland

Important Dates


  • Abstract submission deadlineJun 04, 2023
  • Abstract acceptance notificationJul 03, 2023
  • In-Person Academic Registration start dateAug 16, 2023
  • In-Person Academic Registration end dateSep 14, 2023
  • DISCOUNTED In-Person Academic Registration end dateAug 15, 2023

Meet Our Speakers

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Dr. Winston Chow

College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore;
Dr. Winston Chow is a Lee Kong Chian Research Fellow and an Associate Professor of Urban Climate in Singapore Management University's (SMU) College of Integrative Studies. He is a Co-Lead Principal Investigator in the ongoing Cooling Singapore Initiative, leading research into how a digital urban twin enables climate-resilient and sustainable urban design, and assessing how Singapore’s urban heat risks can be minimised under a warming climate. In SMU, Dr Chow currently works with the Singapore Green Finance Centre to investigate the sustainability of “green” data centres, and also teaches interdisciplinary courses on climate change and urban sustainability for undergraduates and executives. Lastly, Winston was a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 6th Assessment Report on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability on urban climate issues.

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Dr. Ilija Djekic

Department of Food Safety and Quality Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade;
Dr Ilija Djekic is a full professor and head of Department of food safety and quality management, Faculty of Agriculture – University of Belgrade. His teaching portfolio covers environmental and quality topics in food science. He lectures various courses at all three levels of studies. To-date he lectured over 1,200 students and supervised over 75 PhD, master's and bachelor's theses. During his research and scientific consulting activities he participated in 12 international projects, six Serbian national projects and one French national project and his contracted research was performed in more than 100 food companies. His scientific portfolio is deployed to evaluating food industry performance by using existing and / or developing new diagnostic models and tools for analyzing food safety / quality / sustainability - environmental performance in food industry at both company and products level and identifying improvement possibilities throughout the food supply chain. Ilija Djekic has (co-)authored more than 250 full papers out of which (140+) in international journals included in the © ISI Web of Knowledge, as well as ten chapters and five books. He serves as an Editor in different peer reviewed journals covering food and environmental science. He has international experience in over ten countries.

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Prof. Dr. Ursula Eicker

Canada Excellence Research Chair in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities, Concordia University Montréal;
Prof. Ursula Eicker is the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Cities as well as Founder of the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University. Prior to working at Concordia University, Prof. Eicker is a German physicist who received her Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from Heriot-Watt University and her Habilitation in Renewable Energy Systems from the Berlin Technical University. She has held leadership positions at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies. She coordinated many international research projects in building energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, and urban scale simulation. Since June 2019, she is leading an ambitious research program to establish transformation strategies toward zero-carbon cities. Around 50 graduate students work on decarbonization pathways in the domains of the built environment, renewable energy systems, sustainable transport, and circular economy. Urban data analysis and modeling framework integrate the multidisciplinary work. In November 2020, Prof. Eicker founded Concordia’s Next-Generation Cities Institute, which groups 14 university research centers and 200 researchers from all faculties. Three interdisciplinary research clusters deal with (a) Built and Natural Environments, (b) Mobile, Secure and Sharing Cities, and (c) Arts, Culture, and Community. The Institute addresses the challenges of urban transformation with a transdisciplinary approach and develops tools and strategies for a sustainable future. Prof. Eicker’s research interest covers Zero emission cities, Smart Cities, renewable energy integration, and sustainable urban infrastructure. She is working on multiple eco-district projects in Canada and is building an urban modeling and data platform to assess urban decarbonisation strategies. In addition to that, she has published 7 books, 24 book contributions, over 100 Peer-Reviewed Papers and more than 330 Conference Papers.

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Ms. Grace Fu

Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore;
Ms Grace Fu is Minister for Sustainability and the Environment. She graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours), and subsequently obtained a Masters of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. Ms Fu spent the early part of her career in the private sector and last held the position of Chief Executive Officer, PSA South East Asia and Japan, where she was responsible for the business performance of PSA’s port terminals in Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Japan. In 2006, Ms Fu joined politics and was appointed to various Ministries, including National Development, Education, Information, Communications and the Arts, Environment and Water Resources, and Foreign Affairs. In 2015, Ms Fu was appointed Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Leader of the House. In July 2020, Ms Fu was appointed Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.

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Ms. Ladeja Godina Košir

Founder & Executive Director Circular Change, Co-chair ECESP;
MSc Ladeja Godina Košir, Founder and Executive Director of Circular Change, Co-Chair of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) in Brussels, stands out as a unique figure in the world of circular economy. As a systems thinker, inspirational speaker, great networker, and creative mind, Ladeja is at the forefront of pioneering concepts in this field. Ladeja is a member of several international CE councils, expert groups, and juries. She has also co-authored the first Roadmap towards the Circular Economy in Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Chile. Her collaborative efforts span from Nordic countries to Latin America, and she is active in several think-tanks, including Chatham House. In addition, Ladeja contributes to various scientific publications and has served as a visiting professor in Japan (Kyoto). What sets Ladeja apart is her ability to think beyond traditional boundaries, allowing her to see new opportunities for regenerative economy and society. Her work in co-creating international circular economy events and contributing to various scientific publications is testament to her creativity and innovative mindset. As an inspirational speaker, Ladeja brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, motivating and inspiring others to adopt a circular economy approach. Her ability to connect and network with people from diverse backgrounds is invaluable, allowing her to build bridges and collaborate across borders. Ladeja's achievements have been recognized on an international level, as a finalist of The Circular Leadership Award 2018 (Davos WEF) and as a featured #EUwomen4future by the EU Commission in 2020. More about Ladeja's activities, projects and work: https://www.circularchange.com/references; https://www.circularchange.com/media-and-publication

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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Lachemi

President and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University);
Dr. Mohamed Lachemi is president and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), first appointed in 2016 and reappointed to a second term concluding in 2026. An internationally recognized researcher and accomplished academic administrator, he has been a key contributor to the growth and development of Toronto Metropolitan University over a transformational time in the university’s history. A professor of civil engineering since 1998, he has served in progressively senior roles, including dean of the faculty of engineering and architectural science, and provost and vice-president academic. As president he has promoted the establishment of Toronto Metropolitan University as a global university, led the development and creation of ground-breaking schools in law and medicine, and overseen the launch of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst – a national centre for cybersecurity. Under his direction Toronto Metropolitan University was awarded leadership of the Future Skills Centre consortium, which aims to ensure Canadians develop the skills they need in the new economy. A graduate of L’Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d’Oran in Algeria (civil engineering, with distinction) and L'Université de Sherbrooke (MASc and PhD, Structural Engineering), Dr. Lachemi is the Past Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities, Chair of the Finance Committee of Universities Canada, Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and a Board member of Trillium Health Partners, Rogers Communications Inc., Hackergal, and DMZ Ventures. He was a member of the National Research Council from 2018 to 2021.

Session Topics
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  • S1. Singapore Hub – Sustainability Through Innovation
  • S2. Singapore Hub – The Future of Sustainability
  • S3. Singapore Hub – Panel Showcase
  • BA2. Basel Hub – Impact of Food Research on Society, Economy, and Environment (Track A)
  • BA1. Basel Hub – Towards Low Carbon Emissions Processing and Digitalization in the Food Industry (Track A)
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Sponsors and Partners

organizer


MDPI

host


Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)IAL-SUSS

sponsor


MDPI Sustainability Foundation

partnering society


Global Harmonization InitiativeInstitute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (IDSAI)International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI)International Research Institute for Economics and Management (IRIEM)Swiss Chemical Society (SCS)International Association for Cereal Science and Technology (ICC)

media partner


EVERYWOWIlluminemEarth5RInnovation Leadership Forum (ILF)
WSF2023 – Singapore Hub

Sustainability for Social and Community Impact

Chaired by Professor Horn Mun Cheah and Associate Professor Renee Tan, from Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore

The WSF2023 – Singapore Hub is focusing on Sustainability for Social and Community Impact.

The focus is on potential and realized social and community impact of sustainability, including the efforts towards engendering such social and community good, challenges in achieving this and explorations into innovative means to create even greater impact. The theme thus inspires and showcases collaborative efforts among different groups within community, possibly from social groups, industry, institutions and individuals, to co-create sustainable solutions for current and future problems.

The WSF2023 – Singapore Hub will consist of 3 sessions:

  1. Sustainability Through Innovation
  2. The Future of Sustainability
  3. Panel Showcase

One excellent Keynote Speaker and a Guest of Honour have been confirmed for the WSF2023 – Singapore Hub:


Ms. Grace Fu
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, The Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Singapore

College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore

Check out the local website for more information related to the Singapore hub.

Venue

The 10th World Sustainability Forum – Singapore Hub will be held in the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Block D, PAT D.1.01, Performing Arts Theatre. Find the directions here:

How to get to Singapore?

BY TRAIN

Two lines run from Singapore to Malaysia. For more information, see KTMB.

Singapore’s MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and bus systems have an extensive network of routes that will help you zip around the city. You can refer to the the SBS Transit, SMRT, Go-Ahead Singapore, and Tower Transit Singapore websites for more information and guidelines. Get a Singapore Tourist Pass to enjoy unlimited rides on public transport!

The Clementi MRT Station (EW23) is a 30-minutes walk from the conference venue.

BY PLANE

Singapore is a major regional hub and its airport, the Singapore Changi Airport, is considered the best in the word. Facilities include a gym, several gardens and a swimming pool. Today, Changi Airport is renowned for its unrivalled passenger experiences, which have become synonymous with global connectivity, clockwork efficiency and unique, thoughtful services.
The city center can be reached by bus, train or taxi.

Other airports nearby:

Kuala Lampur Airport

  • Direct plane connections to Singapore
  • Approximately 55 minutes travel time to Singapore Changi Airport

Sultan Syarif Kasim II

  • Direct plane connections to Singapore
  • 1 hour travel time to Singapore Changi Airport

Senai International Airport

  • Bus connections to Singapore downtown
  • Approximately 3 hours travel time to Singapore city center

BY CAR

Cruising into Singapore from West Malaysia is a relaxing and scenic way of getting to this sunny island. Anyone arriving in Singapore by car will find numerous parking options. Click here to find a parking near the venue!

BY BOAT

As a leading homeport in the heart of Asia, Singapore is one of the world’s busiest cruise centers. The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is a state-of-the-art cruise terminal located next to the main attractions in Singapore and the Business District. The Singapore Cruise Centre offers connections through all Asia.

Singapore is connected to Indonesia and Malaysia through ferries. The companies that operate in the area can be found at this link.

WSF2023 – Basel Hub

Track A: Sustainability in Interdisciplinary Sciences – Tools, Organization, Approaches

Chaired by Prof. Dr. Anet Režek Jambrak from the University of Zagreb, Croatia

Track A of WSF2023 – Basel hub is focusing on Sustainability in Interdisciplinary Sciences – Tools, Organization, Approaches.

Dear colleagues, welcome to The 10th World Sustainability Forum – Basel hub!

It is my pleasure to welcome you, to the track: Sustainability in interdisciplinary sciences – tools, organization, approaches.

In this track there are two sessions:

Session 1: Towards low carbon emissions processing and digitalisation in the Food industry

Session 2: Impact of food research on society, economy, and environment

The aim of these sessions is to focus on hot/critical spots in food supply chain, strategies to implement innovative approaches to recycle, reduce and reuse food waste and food loss. Use of nonthermal technologies and advanced thermal technologies in line with sustainable development goals, calculation of carbon/waste/water footprints, life cycle assessment (LCA) in valorisation and utilisation of (food) waste/by-products/surplus are highly welcomed. Another pillars of sustainability are socio-economical aspects of innovations in the food supply/production chain, in line with Agenda 2030. and sustainable development goals (SDGs), ESG principle (environmental/social/governance in food industry and circular economy (CE) approach in promoting upcycling, innovation, and earth-friendly economic development model in the food industry.

Central scope of the session are innovations towards reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the food industry.



Track B: Sustainable Transition

Chaired by Dr. Lela Mélon from ESCI-UPF, Spain and msg global

Track B of WSF2023 – Basel hub is focusing on Sustainable Transition.

Dear all,

It is an absolute pleasure to be able to invite you to our track on Sustainable Transition, focused on the recent changes regarding sustainability in higher education and programs that are substantially contributing to having leaders of tomorrow adequately equipped with the required skills and knowledge for sustainable transition, as well as the legislative changes and practical movement in sustainable behavior of companies today, focused on the EU developments in the field of corporate governance and law. The present session is aimed at showcasing the intrinsic interrelation between the two topics, based on the current ever growing need for additional consulting services which should gradually be replaced with inherent inside knowledge on sustainability related concerns at the level of C-suite and below.

The WSF2023 – Basel hub is accepting abstracts covering 4 topics:

  1. Towards Low Carbon Emissions Processing and Digitalisation in the Food Industry (Track A)
  2. Impact of Food Research on Society, Economy and Environment (Track A)
  3. Sustainability in Higher Education (Track B)
  4. Corporate Sustainability (Track B)

Two excellent Keynote Speakers have been confirmed for the WSF2023 – Basel Hub:


Prof. Dr. Ilija Djekic
University of Belgrade, Serbia

Founder & Executive Director Circular Change, Co-chair ECESP

Venues

The 10th World Sustainability Forum – Basel Hub will be held in two different venues that are a 5-min walk away from each other, allowing the attendees to switch easily from building to building:

How to get to Basel?

BY TRAIN

Basel is an important interchange and transport hub and, with its three mainline train stations, offers excellent connections to all Swiss cities and major European cities. The Swiss Railway station (SBB), the French Railway station (SNCF) and the Badische Bahnhof, operated by German Railway (DB), are all conveniently located in the heart of the city.
Basel’s railway stations enjoy frequent domestic and international services.
Trains from France arrive at the French railway station, which is right next to the Swiss (SBB) station.
Guests travelling from Germany can choose whether to get off at Basel SBB or at the German station (Badischer Bahnhof) near the exhibition center.

BY PLANE

The EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is only 15 minutes from the city center, making Basel easy and convenient to reach.
Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport is jointly operated by France and Switzerland, and offers passengers a wide range of catering and shopping options.
You can reach the city center of Basel, which is just five kilometers away, quickly and conveniently by bus or taxi. These short transport routes and the modern infrastructure are the airport’s key characteristics.
Other airports nearby:

Zurich Airport

  • Direct train connections to Basel
  • Approximately 75 minutes travel time to Basel

Frankfurt Airport

  • Direct train connections to Basel
  • Approximately 3 hours travel time to Basel

BY CAR

Anyone arriving in Basel by car will find numerous parking options. You can find more information here.

How to get to the venues from Basel SBB Train Station?
  • Tram 11, stop St. Johanns Tor
  • Tram 1, stop Burgfelderplatz
  • Bus 50, stop Kannenfeldplatz
  • Bus 30, stop Kinderspital UKBB or Bernoullianum
How to get to the venues from Basel Badischer Train Station?
  • Bus 30, stop Bernoullianum

Accommodation

We want your stay in Basel during the conference to be as good as possible. With that in mind, we have agreed a discount with several hotels to make your accommodation choice easier. Please book your accommodation online and contact the hotels directly with any issues or requests related to accommodation bookings.

We are delighted to announce that the following hotels will offer a discounted price for all WSF2023 attendees:

Hotel Description

How to book

Right at the Centralbahnplatz and in the centre of Basel the 4 star Hotel Euler offers 66 spacious rooms and luxurious Junior Suites.Just a few steps away from the old town and the main city attractions, the Hotel Euler is the perfect starting point to explore the city by foot or with the famous "Trämli" (tram).The pharmacy district, fairgrounds as well as the University of Basel are reachable within few minutes. The ticket for public transport is free of charge when staying at the Hotel Euler.

Send an email to fomanager@hoteleuler.ch and add the 20% discount code "WSF1023" while making your reservation.
Comfort Stay Basel Airport All our apartments have loads of amenities to ensure you have the most comfortable experience. Fully equipped kitchen with espresso coffee machine as well as a modern design living room with cable TV and fast WIFI.Exceptionally located right at the Basel tram 3 station 'Soleil'. Downtown Basel can be reached quickly and easily as well as Basel EuroAirport. For your convenience, across the street is a supermarket and laundromat. Go to the website and add the promo code "THANKS" to get a 10% discount.
Our hotel ibis Basel Train Station, with its low prices, is located right next to Basel SBB Train Station and is just 15 minutes from EuroAirport Basel Airport. The city centre and the zoo are within walking distance and can be reached within minutes on foot or by tram. A friendly reception, modern infrastructure, 24-hour bar service, car park and free Wi-Fi complete the offer. Send an email to H6510@accor.com or call +41 61 201 07 07 to have a special offer. Remember to add the code "MDPI14092023" while making your reservation.

Urban, unique and inspiring. This is the 4-star Design & Lifestyle Hotel Nomad in the middle of Grossbasel. It’s here where locals and guests from around the world find their temporary home. Modern architecture in combination with a homely design characterise the hotel with a unique charm: from the gym with sauna, to the Eatery and Bar, right up to the Penthouse Suite. The heart of the Nomad is the lively Eatery. Here the food tells the stories. Stories of distant lands and hidden, adventurous places. Dishes – citations from places, which the urban nomad enjoyed on his travels – bring the guests of the Eatery together as they linger at the bar late into the night. Visit the website and add the promo code "NOMADFRIENDS" to get a discount.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Basel - Allschwil, will surprise you! Located in Allschwil just 15 mins away by bus or car from the centre of Basel and only 15 mins away from Euroairport Basel. The hotel offers contemporary comforts without frills e.g., free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, onsite conference room, 24/7 Express Café & Bar with snack menu and an always included Express Breakfast.

To book a room, click here and you will be directed to the hotel website. Search for the relevant dates and the 15% off the daily rate will be calculated automatically. For questions, please send an email to reservation@express-basel-allschwil.ch.

Our location at the SBB station square is hard to beat, we are very well connected to the public transport network (bus, train, streetcar).
In addition, we have spacious rooms furnished with high quality materials and an excellent breakfast buffet that leaves nothing to be desired.
We also offer a rustic seminar room for up to 12 participants with technical equipment and catering services.
We are a family-run, warm hotel which can be felt throughout the house. We are passionate hosts, because we are the first hotel on Bahnhofsplatz since 1864.

Visit the website and add the code "MDPI Basel" while making your reservation to benefit from a preferential rate.
Hotel Basel is a modern, elegant 4* hotel located in the heart of the historic center of Basel within short walking distance to the most important landmarks, shopping possibilities and to restaurants and bars. It offers 73 newly renovated comfortable rooms, a cozy restaurant and meeting facilities.

Send an email to reception@hotel-basel.ch and add the promo code "230914 MDPI Sustainability Forum" to get a discount.
The Essential by Dorint - Basel City enjoys a quiet location next to the Messe Basel fairgrounds, close to the airport, and within easy reach of the centre. Modern rooms and apartments with a kitchenette and sofa bed ensure a relaxing stay. Delicious Swiss and international cuisine is served in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant, Côté Jardin.

Click here to book a room and benefit from a preferential rate.

WSF2023 – Toronto Hub

The Sustainable Built Environment

Chaired by Dr. Umberto Berardi from the Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

The WSF2023 – Toronto hub is focusing on Sustainability in the Built Environment.

International research has confirmed that the built environment is the most promising sector for a rapid transition to sustainability. In this scenario, many examples of sustainable urban environments show the advantages of sustainability. Meanwhile, an increasing demand for tools which are suitable for assessing built sustainability is recorded. The assessment of sustainability of the built environment is an essential step toward its promotion. However, large difficulties exist in creating useful and measurable assessment indicators. The possibility of assessing both products and processes for green buildings has been considered particularly important for a sector as inertial as that of the built environment.

Meanwhile, recent literature has discussed the importance of going beyond the sustainability assessment of single buildings and to enlarge the assessment scale to communities in a way that will cover all the different aspects of sustainability. In fact, a significant achievement in sustainability assessments has been the introduction of rating systems for urban design. These increase the assessment scale and allow for the consideration of aspects not accounted for at the building scale. Examples of some aspects of this are the flows and the synergies between initiatives within the built environment and the consequent social and economic effects of sustainability in the built environment. In this sense, the sustainability assessments of communities are proving to be much more than the summation of individual green elements as the scaling-up results in complex interactions. The need to go beyond the building-centric approach in sustainability assessments favours the discussion of new possible areas of sustainability assessment within the built environment.

The WSF2023 – Toronto hub is accepting abstracts covering 3 topics:

  1. Green Cities
  2. Smart Cities
  3. Low Carbon Cities

Two excellent Keynote Speakers will be present at the WSF2023 – Toronto Hub:

Prof. Dr. Ursula Eicker
Canada Excellence Research Chair in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities, Concordia University Montréal

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Lachemi
President and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)


Venue

The 10th World Sustainability Forum – Toronto Hub will be held at the Sears Atrium, in the Toronto Metropolitan University. Find the directions here:

How to get to Toronto?

BY TRAIN

VIA Rail and AMTRAK bring visitors into the heart of the city each day. Toronto’s Union Station is centrally located downtown and connects to the subway by underground tunnel.

The train station is a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.

BY PLANE

Toronto is conveniently served by daily direct flights from U.S. and international cities aboard regional, national and global air carriers. It is served by two airports. Toronto Pearson International Airport, managed by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, is Canada’s principal airport with travel connections to every continent.
You can reach the city center of Toronto by train or taxi. Union Pearson Express runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto in just 25 minutes. Adult one-way fare from Pearson to Union is $12.35. Youth and Post-Secondary students save 40% off standard adult fare when using PRESTO. Children under 12 years of age ride free.

Other airports nearby:

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

  • Minutes from the downtown core with links to the city by a short ferry ride or pedestrian tunnel

Hamilton International Airport

  • Daily shuttle service to Toronto Pearson’s Mega Hub and downtown Toronto Union station

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

  • In 3 hours by bus it is possible to reach the Toronto Metropolitan University

BY CAR

Anyone arriving in Toronto by car will find numerous parking options. Click here to find a parking near the venue!

Several highways, including Highways 2, 401, 407 and the Queen Elizabeth Way, link surrounding cities to Toronto. The nearest Canada-U.S. border crossings are at Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Windsor.

Accommodation

We want your stay in Toronto during the conference to be as good as possible. With that in mind, we have agreed a discount with several hotels to make your accommodation choice easier. Please book your accommodation online and contact the hotels directly with any issues or requests related to accommodation bookings.

We are delighted to announce that the following hotels will offer a discounted price for all WSF2023 attendees:

Hotel Description How to book

Bisha Hotel Toronto, professionally managed by Loews Hotels & Co. is located in the epicenter of Toronto's Entertainment District, with theatres, sports/music venues, shopping and restaurants at our doorstep. We have an exclusive floor envisioned by Lenny Kravitz and realized by Kravitz Design. Guests can experience four dining establishments on-site from casual dining at our rooftop restaurant Kost, Mister C bar room, French Made Café to fine-dining at our signature restaurant, Akira Back. Our rooftop infinity pool overlooks the city and Lake Ontario. For us, good hospitality means going further than making you feel welcome and relaxed; it means making you feel inspired. To book a room, click here and follow the steps on the page.

The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel, located in the heart of Toronto's Culture Corridor on the renowned Mink Mile, offers a remarkable introduction to one of Canada's most vibrant cities. Immerse yourself in the local ambiance with top attractions, including the University of Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, and Rogers Center, all situated nearby.

The well-appointed guest rooms at our boutique exude cosmopolitan charm and offer stunning vistas of historic Queen's Park and the city's skyline. Unwind in our stunning indoor rooftop pool and relish fine dining and beverages served in an elegant atmosphere. To host your corporate events, book our adaptable meeting area, spanning over 7,700 square feet and lit by natural light. Stay productive and connected with our 24-hour Business Center.
To benefit from a special rate, click here and select the room that you prefer (discount already applied).
WSF2023 Recordings

Singapore Hub

Basel Hub

Toronto Hub

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MDPI Sustainability Awards Ceremony

The Ceremony of the MDPI Sustainability Awards can be found below. Enjoy!

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MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards

We fund research to make the world a better place. For this reason, we are offering two awards:

  • The World Sustainability Award: a total prize money of 100’000 USD, entirely funded by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation
  • The Emerging Sustainability Leader Award: a total prize money of 20’000 USD funded by the MDPI Journal Sustainability

The 2023 nominations have now closed. Thank you to all who submitted a nomination!

For more information, please visit: https://mdpi-foundation.org/.


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