
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.
Make sure to check out the collection of pictures from the event. You can also re-watch any session you might have missed on Airmeet.
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See you at the next edition!
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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| Chaired by Professor Horn Mun Cheah and Associate Professor Renee Tan, from Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore | ![]() |
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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:
One excellent Keynote Speaker and a Guest of Honour have been confirmed for the WSF2023 – Singapore Hub:
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Ms. Grace Fu |
Dr. Winston Chow
College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore |
Check out the local website for more information related to the Singapore hub.
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:

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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.
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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!
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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.
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Chaired by Prof. Dr. Anet Režek Jambrak from the University of Zagreb, Croatia |
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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.
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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:
Two excellent Keynote Speakers have been confirmed for the WSF2023 – Basel Hub:
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Prof. Dr. Ilija Djekic |
Ms. Ladeja Godina Košir
Founder & Executive Director Circular Change, Co-chair ECESP |
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:


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Anyone arriving in Basel by car will find numerous parking options. You can find more information here.
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:
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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. |
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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. | |
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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. |
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Our location at the SBB station square is hard to beat, we are very well connected to the public transport network (bus, train, streetcar). |
Visit the website and add the code "MDPI Basel" while making your reservation to benefit from a preferential rate. |
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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.
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Send an email to reception@hotel-basel.ch and add the promo code "230914 MDPI Sustainability Forum" to get a discount. |
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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. |
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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:
Two excellent Keynote Speakers will be present at the WSF2023 – Toronto Hub:
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Prof. Dr. Ursula Eicker |
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Lachemi |
The 10th World Sustainability Forum – Toronto Hub will be held at the Sears Atrium, in the Toronto Metropolitan University. Find the directions here:

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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.
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
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Hamilton International Airport
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Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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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.
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). |
The Ceremony of the MDPI Sustainability Awards can be found below. Enjoy!

We fund research to make the world a better place. For this reason, we are offering two awards:
The 2023 nominations have now closed. Thank you to all who submitted a nomination!
For more information, please visit: https://mdpi-foundation.org/.