7th Sustainability Conference

<span class="month"> 9</span>Apr <span class="time">at 09:00-17:00</span>
The annual international conference on sustainable and environmental issues at the University of Akureyri
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Connecting research, ideas and action for a more sustainable future

The Environmental Council of the University of Akureyri invites researchers, students and everyone interested in sustainability to the 7th Sustainability Conference on 9 April 2027.

Bringing together researchers and experts from Iceland and around the world, the conference offers a platform to share knowledge, explore environmental challenges and discuss solutions for a more sustainable future.

The programme will feature research presentations, a poster session and a special session on Sustainable Universities.

Join us in Akureyri or online. Participation is free, and the conference will be held in English.

Important dates

  • 14 JANUARY 2027 | Abstract submission deadline
  • 14 JANUARY 2027 | Stefansson Award application deadline
  • 7 APRIL 2027 | Registration deadline
  • 9 APRIL 2027 | Conference day

Call for Abstracts

We invite researchers, students and experts to submit abstracts for oral presentations or posters exploring sustainability and environmental challenges.

Submission deadline: 14 January 2027

Submit an abstract

Topics and Special Session

We welcome contributions addressing:

  • Climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation
  • CO₂ reduction and carbon offsetting strategies
  • Waste management
  • Marine conservation
  • Human–environment relationships in the Circumpolar Arctic

We particularly welcome research focusing on the Circumpolar Arctic, but contributions of global relevance are equally encouraged.

Special Session: Sustainable Universities

This year's conference will feature a special session on Sustainable Universities, organised by the University of the Arctic's SAFER Thematic Network .

Abstract Review and Publication

All submitted abstracts will undergo peer review. Accepted abstracts that pass peer review will be published in the academic journal Nordicum Mediterraneum.

Registration

  • Participation is free of charge, and everyone is welcome to attend either in person or online
  • Please register in advance to help us plan catering and minimise food waste
  • You can also use the registration form to submit an abstract or express your interest in participating as a speaker, poster presenter, commercial exhibitor or sponsor

Registration deadline: 7 April 2027

Register for the conference

Stefansson Student Sustainability Award

ISK 50,000 | Recognising student research in sustainability

The University of Akureyri will present the Stefansson Student Sustainability Award for the third time at the 2027 conference. The award recognises student research related to sustainability, the environment or climate change.

Application deadline: 14 January 2027

Eligibility


The award is open to students from all academic disciplines at the University of Akureyri who are currently enrolled or graduated between 2025 and 2027.

Applicants must submit a thesis related to sustainability, the environment or climate change. The thesis does not need to be finalised or graded.

How to Apply

 

  1. Register for the conference
  2. Email your thesis to yvonne@unak.is

Award recipients will be invited to present their research at the conference.

You do not need to submit an abstract to apply for the award. However, if you would like to present your research regardless of the award outcome, you are welcome to submit an abstract separately.

Contact

For questions about the conference, please contact the conference chair:

Previous Conferences

Explore previous Sustainability Conferences at the University of Akureyri, including conference information and recordings.

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