Conference Website: https://psc2025.stu.edu.cn/home
For abstract submission: https://psc2025.stu.edu.cn/abstract-guidelines
For travel awards: https://psc2025.stu.edu.cn/travel-awards
Welcome to Join the following session co-chaired by Dr. Heinz Schandl and Dr. Wei-Qiang Chen
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Urban Metabolism and Sustainability Transition
As complex systems with high concentrations of human activities, cities depend on continuous inputs of materials, conversion of energy, accumulation of stocks, and outputs of wastes and emissions. With the acceleration of global urbanization and tightening resource and environmental constraints, understanding and optimizing the urban metabolism process has become a central issue for achieving regional sustainable development. This session will explore the fundamental components and operational mechanisms of urban metabolic systems; analyze the evolutionary characteristics and driving factors of material and energy flows across different spatial and temporal scales; assess the complex impacts of urban metabolic processes on both ecological and socio-economic systems; and investigate pathways and strategies for transitioning urban metabolic systems towards more efficient, circular, and resilient models under future development scenarios, such as carbon neutrality and the circular economy.
Co-Chair:
Prof. Weiqiang Chen, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
Prof. Heinz Schandl, The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia.
Prof. Jose Lobo, Arizona State University, USA.
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About Pacific Science Association (PSA)
Founded in 1920 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Pacific Science Association (PSA) is a regional, non-governmental, scholarly organization that seeks to advance science and technology in support of sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific.
About PSC-24
We are pleased to announce the 24th Pacific Science Congress (PSC-24) will be held at Shantou University in Shantou, China from Novemver 20 - 24, 2025. The PSC-24 is hosted by the Pacific Science Association and jointly organized by Shantou University and Xiamen University. Pacific Science Congresses provide an inter-disciplinary platform for scientists from across the Asia-Pacific region to meet to discuss and review new and emerging research and priorities in the region. We encourage participation of both young and senior scientists from both the natural and social sciences. The Congress is also intended to directly facilitate cross-disciplinary interaction and to help forge new collaborative partnerships.
Important Dates
July 25, 2025 - Abstract submission open
July 25, 2025 - Registration open
October 31, 2025 - Abstract submission deadline
October 31, 2025 - Online Registration close
November 20-22, 2025 - Onsite registration & PSC-24
