2nd Global Cleaner Production Conference
Conference Deadlines
Abstract submission deadline: 24 April 2026
Author notification deadline: 3 July 2026
Author registration deadline: 31 July 2026
Early bird registration deadline: 31 July 2026
Overview
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!
History
Explore details from previous occurrences of Global Cleaner Production here.
Conference Topics
We invite you to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations on the following topics and themes.
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 materials and technologies
Cleaner logistics and sustainable supply chains
2. Energy and Climate Solutions
Cleaner energy systems
Renewable energies and energy efficiency
Decarbonization strategies
Energy storage and smart distribution
3. Water, Waste and Resource Management
Biowaste as a bioresource
Circular economy frameworks and practices
Cleaner water systems
Cleaner waste systems
4. Agriculture, Food, and Bioeconomy
Sustainable agriculture and food systems
Food security and climate resilience
Green and Blue biotechnology
Cleaner and circular bioeconomy
5. Sustainable Cities and Built Environment
Sustainable urban planning and metabolism
Cleaner built environment and construction
Sustainable transportation and mobility
Regional transition strategies towards sustainability
6. Life Cycle Thinking: Pathways to Cleaner Processes
Cleaner environmental systems
Life cycle based tools and methodologies
Eco-design and other tools for sustainability
7. 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
Digital Product Passport
8. Governance, Policy and Sustainability Transitions Instruments
Sustainability assessment, indicators and reporting
Cleaner and responsible consumption
Circular society
Sustainable business models
Voluntary sustainability standards, ecolabels and life cycle approaches
Social drivers, barriers and enablers of clean technology adoption
Participatory and collaborative approaches for sustainability transitions
Education for sustainability and behaviour change
Discover and participate
Engage with the world’s leading experts on cutting-edge topics, present your research to amplify impact, and find collaboration partners.
Publication opportunities
Supporting publications
The JCLP Family: Transforming Sustainability Research in 2025
The Journal of Cleaner Production (JCLP) family is committed to publishing high-quality articles that advance societal sustainability while upholding the highest ethical standards and rigorous peer review. With an impressive 28 million articles downloaded in 2024, our platform is a trusted resource for researchers worldwide, reinforcing our dedication to sharing ground-breaking findings in the field.
Find out more about the Journal of Cleaner Production family >>
Journal of Cleaner Production special issue
The 2nd Global Cleaner Production Conference (GCPC) invites authors attending the 2026 GCPC in Sitges to submit their papers for consideration in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
The conference will focus on cutting-edge science and knowledge of cleaner production at different levels. It will also address strategies for further integrating the principles of "pollution prevention pays" and "life cycle thinking" into pursuing sustainable development goals.
Further information will be available soon.
Events & awards
Conference program
Discover a meticulously planned program of content, underpinned by a rigorous selection and review process.
Location & organizers
The 2nd Global Cleaner Production Conference will take place at the Meliá Sitges Hotel Congress Centre, Sitges, Spain. See further information about the location, accommodation and travel advice here.
Organizer
This conference is organized by Elsevier.
Conference committee and speakers
Meet the world’s leading experts defining the conference program and curating findings that will shape human progress.
Sponsors and exhibitors
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