12th World Sustainability Forum
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-24 | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), 181 Chatham Rd S, Hung Hom Bay, Hong Kong
The 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12) will be held in Hong Kong from 21–24 August 2026. In a time of rapid climate change, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, and growing resource constraints, the need for integrated, scalable solutions has never been greater.
WSF-12 will bring together global leaders, researchers and innovators to bridge science, policy, and society, fostering integrated solutions and collaborative partnerships that accelerate the transition from vision to action for a resilient and sustainable future. The forum will highlight the critical role of innovation and cross-sector partnerships in accelerating this transition.
Key themes:

Smart and Inclusive Urban Planning, and the Urban Sustainability Nexus (refers to the intersection of urban planning, resource management, and social well-being);
The Circular Economy–Resource Efficiency Nexus;
Waste Management, Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Modernization;
Climate Adaptation and Ecological Conservation;
Sustainable Transportation and Low-Carbon Mobility;
Policy Frameworks for Equitable Green Transitions;
Tourism, Culture, Heritage and Hospitality.

WSF-12 aims to bridge scientific research, societal needs, and policy implementation: contributions that integrate technological advancements with socio-economic perspectives to address the complex challenges of sustainability in a changing world.
