2026 7th International Conference on Urban Heat Island Mitigation (IC2UHI 2026)

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2026 7th International Conference on Urban Heat Island Mitigation (IC2UHI 2026)Advancing Climate-Resilient Cities | Nanjing, ChinaSeptember 22–25, 2026 | Website: www.ic2uhi2026.comHost: Southeast University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Chongqing University, China * About the ConferenceThe International Conference on Urban Heat Island Mitigation (IC2UHI) stands as the premier global forum for addressing urban thermal challenges since its inception in Tokyo (2006). Following successful editions in Berkeley, Venice, Singapore, Hyderabad, and Melbourne, the 7th UHI will convene in Nanjing – a city blending ancient heritage with cutting-edge sustainability innovation. This edition will spotlight actionable strategies to combat urban heat islands while advancing climate resilience and equitable development. * IC2UHI 2026 ChairsInternational Chair: Prof. Hashem Akbari, Concordia University, CanadaLocal Chair: Prof. Yupeng Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, ChinaLocal Co-chair: Prof. Baojie He, Chongqing University, China *AwardsYoung Scientist Award Best Student Paper Award Best Presentation Award - for student Practitioner Award Policy-Maker Award *ScheduleFirst day: Keynote Speech (morning), Parallel sessions (afternoon）Second day: Parallel sessions (morning), Parallel sessions (afternoon)Third day: Parallel sessions (morning), Parallel sessions (afternoon), Closing ceremony (afternoon)Fourth day: City tour * Key DatesAbstract Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025Full Paper Deadline: February 15, 2026Early Bird Registration Opens: March 1, 2026 * SubmissionSubmit via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ic2uhi2026 Submission Guidelines: https://www.ic2uhi2026.com/sub.html * ContactEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. * Call for Papers The topics include, but are not limited to the following areas of focus:Urban heat island and air pollutionUrban environmental evaluation and tool developmentSmart and sustainable urban planningUrban heat island mitigation and low-carbon developmentEnvironmental effects from urban typologyEnvironmental effects from anthropogenic heat emissionUrban vegetationCool material development and applicationUrban transportation system and urban heat islandEnvironmental and health impact of climate changeUrban heat island mitigation strategy and policy developmentExperiences of current policiesDevelopment and application of decision support toolsHeat-resilient urban planning, design, and governanceUrban ventilationDrivers and barriers for mitigation and adaptation