The Call for Abstracts is now open till 15 june 2026!

Please visit our EasyChair page to submit an abstract here

Guide for Authors:

We welcome contributions that advance a systems-based understanding and foster innovation in how Circular Economy research and practice can respond to the sustainability challenges facing the Americas and the Caribbean. Submissions may explore the application of Industrial Ecology tools to circular transitions, assess governance and equity aspects, or present applied examples that connect research, policy, and practice toward a more circular and sustainable future, which can be related, but not limited to:

• Applying Industrial Ecology Tools to Circular Economy Research in the Americas and the Caribbean: Developing and applying methods such as Material Flow Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment, and Input-Output Analysis to assess Circular Economy systems at the national, regional, supply-chain, and corporate levels, assessing the potential social, economic, and environmental impacts of circular transitions.
• Transdisciplinary Approaches for Circular Innovation: Advancing transdisciplinary data systems, indicators, and models that integrate insights from engineering, economics, social sciences, and environmental studies, bridging scientific, policy, and industry perspectives to generate holistic knowledge for Circular Economy research in the region.
• Assessing the Contributions of the Informal Economy: Exploring how informal repair, reuse, and recycling practices contribute to circularity across the Americas. We invite innovations in measuring, mapping, and analyzing these practices, recognizing their role in advancing inclusive and socially grounded circular transitions.
• Enabling Mechanisms for a Just and Equitable Transition: Examining the governance structures, participatory processes, and institutional frameworks needed to ensure a just, equitable, and inclusive circular transition, including case studies on social innovation, public policy, and financing mechanisms for equitable circular development.
• Showcasing Circular Businesses and Best Practices: Presenting industry-driven, company-level, and local applications of circular strategies in the Americas and the Caribbean, emphasizing engagement with practitioners, companies, and policymakers who are driving real-world transitions toward circular production and consumption.
• Integrating Local and Ancestral Circular Knowledge: Highlighting empirical evidence and lived experiences from indigenous and local communities that have long practiced forms of circularity, acknowledging their contributions and exploring how these lessons can inspire context-sensitive, culturally grounded circular transitions in the Americas and beyond.

We invite submissions of extended abstracts of ~500 words that present original research, case studies, modelling approaches, or practice-based insights aligned with the conference themes. Contributions may include:

• Oral presentations showcasing analytical, empirical, or conceptual work;
• Poster presentations showcasing analytical, empirical, or conceptual work;
• Special sessions as panel discussions, interactive sessions, and workshops designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Abstracts should clearly describe the objectives, methods, and key findings or insights, and demonstrate their relevance to the conference theme of Circular Economy transition in the Global South. Special Sessions are provisionally expected to be 90 minutes long, and should clearly describe the objectives, session structure, and equipment requirements (if any).

Publication Opportunities

Selected contributions from the conference will be invited to submit extended versions of their work to a Special Issue associated with the conference:

• Focus on Informality in Latin America: Data Gaps and Environmental Implications, Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (link: https://iopscience.iop.org/collections/eris-250625-873)