We are excited to announce that the 2nd Global Cleaner Production Conference (GCPC) will take place from 26-29 October 2026 in Melia Sitges, Spain.

The pressures on natural systems are intensifying, driven by industrial practices and consumption models that exceed environmental limits. Cleaner production offers a strategic pathway to minimize environmental impact while promoting efficiency, innovation, and circularity across sectors.

Achieving this transformation requires a global effort—bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry, and society—to rethink production processes and evolve toward models that support long-term ecological balance and social well-being.

With engaging plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and insightful editorial panel discussions, the 2nd GCPC promises an enriching experience for all participants!

Conference Topics
Oral and poster abstracts are invited on the following topics and should be submitted using the online abstract submission system: https://www.elsevier.com/en-gb/events/conferences/all/global-cleaner-production-conference/participate

Deadline: 24 April 2026

The topics of the conference are addressed in different sessions, focusing on the following key areas.

1. Industrial Transformation and Cleaner Production
Clean production processes and industrial ecology
Industrial transformation towards net-zero emissions
Cleaner logistics and sustainable supply chains
Cleaner materials and technologies
Eco-design and innovation for sustainability

2. Energy and Climate Solutions
Cleaner energy systems
Renewable energies and energy efficiency
Energy storage and smart distribution
Strategies for a post-fossil bioeconomy

3. Water, Waste and Resource Management
Circular economy and waste reduction
Cleaner water systems
Cleaner waste systems and circular resource use
Cleaner environmental systems

4. Agriculture, Food, and Bioeconomy
Sustainable agriculture and food systems
Food security and climate resilience
Green biotechnology and food waste reduction
Cleaner and circular bio-economy

5. Sustainable Cities and Built Environment
Sustainable urban planning and metabolism
Cleaner built environment and construction
Cleaner and responsible consumption
Regional transition strategies towards sustainability

6. Digitalization and Technological Innovation
Artificial Intelligence in cleaner production
Big Data and IoT for sustainability and efficiency
Blockchain for traceability across supply chains.
Digital twins and simulation for sustainable design

7. Governance, Policy and Social Transition
Sustainable business models
Voluntary sustainability standards, ecolabels, and EPDs
Social barriers and enablers of clean technology adoption
Environmental awareness and public acceptance
Education for sustainability and behavior change