The Maldives National University (MNU) is organizing it's annual "Theveli International Conference", 17 - 19 August 2026. This year, some members of the "Islands" section has partnered with MNU to organize a special theme "Metabolism of Islands – Advancing an Island Circular Economy for Climate Adaptation in SIDS".
We invite abstracts from researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to share state-of-the-art approaches for tracking and transforming the material and energy flows of islands — their metabolism — to support climate adaptation and strengthen resilience.
At the heart of this thematic inquiry lies a pressing question: How can island economies transition to more sustainable, circular models of resource use — increasing efficiency and security while strengthening their resilience to climate change?
Session co-chairs: Simron J. Singh (Univ. Waterloo, Canada), Andrea Thorenz (Univ. Augsburg, Germany), Mahendra Gooroochurn (Univ. Mauritius)
Important dates and Information
Abstract Submission Deadline: 20th April 2026
Confirmation of acceptance: 1 May 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 5th July 2026
Conference Registration Deadline: 5th August 2026
Theveli Conference (Undergraduate Student Symposium): 17th August 2026
Theveli Conference dates: 18-19th August 2026
For more information on the special theme, please read the PDF: Metabolism of Islands
General information on the conference, other themes, and how to submit abstract:
https://mnu.edu.mv/research-development/theveli-international-conference-2026/
