Eco-Campus
International Conference 2025
Transforming Higher Education
for Climate Action:
A Whole-System Approach
📍 Date and location: 18-20 September 2025,
Pusat Belia Antarabangsa (International Youth Centre), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
oVERVIEW
This conference will build upon the first Eco-Campus International Conference by presenting the activities, roles and future potential of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in bridging academic knowledge and practical solutions for sustainable development.
We invite a diverse group of participants, including educators, students, researchers, facilities managers, policymakers, business leaders and community representatives, to explore strategies, and multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations involved in a ‘Whole-System Approach’ to Greening Higher Education.
REGISTRATION
Registrations will open end of March 2025.
Eligibility
Students & Youth Advocates (of all ages*): Students and youth advocates passionate about sustainability, climate action, and environmental issues, including participants from Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE).
Educators, Researchers, and Practitioners: Academics, researchers, teachers and professionals involved in sustainability education, green campus management, or environmental practices.
Industry Professionals and Researchers: Individuals from both the private and public sectors contributing to sustainable practices.
Policymakers and Sustainability Leaders: Decision-makers and leaders working on policies related to sustainability, climate change, and green education.
*Participants under 18 will be required to have a chaperone present during the event.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Accepted presentations may include empirical research, theoretical explorations, and practice-based projects that integrate perspectives from across a range of sectors and stakeholders. We particularly encourage contributions that bridge disciplines, sectors, or communities—such as collaborative initiatives between researchers and practitioners, transdisciplinary methodologies, and community-engaged scholarship.
Submission themes
Mobilising Higher Education for sustainable development within a ‘whole-system approach’. What are the roles of Higher Education Institutions in advancing the objectives of the Greening Education Partnership (GEP), across disciplines, sectors and education levels? Discuss opportunities and imperatives for inclusion of multiple viewpoints and marginalised voices in a new ‘whole-system approach’.
Exploring applied and collaborative strategies for integrating ecosystem restoration into academic programs and campus operations. What ethical and ontological perspectives are guiding this work (for example; indigenous, biocentric, post-human) and how can they help foster interconnectedness and responsibility?
Sharing innovative approaches and success stories from sustainable campus initiatives. How can good sustainability practices and quality standards in Higher Education be recognised, enhanced and mainstreamed?
Explore the impact of government regulations, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and public-private partnerships on higher education's response to the climate crisis. What opportunities are being found for collaborative learning and transformation across sectors? What are the implications for green careers?
Analyse the role of vocational schools in preparing students for Green Jobs and advancing the green transformation in various sectors. Discuss strategies for integrating sustainability competencies into vocational training programs and teacher training.
Sharing inspiring case-studies and examples of student leadership in campus initiatives, collaborative action, and applied research for sustainability and climate action. What is the role and responsibility of students in Greening Higher Education and how is this advancing learning and sustainability outcomes?
Submission guidelines
Abstract: Should be between 200-500 words. It must include: title of the work, names, affiliations, and contact details of authors, keywords (max. 6 words)
Language: Abstracts must be written in English.
File format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format
Optional: Include figures, tables, appendices, citations, and references, if applicable
Formatting:
- Written in Arial, size 12 for the main text
- Arial, size 10 for acknowledgments and references (if applicable)
- APA 7th Edition citation style for references
Anonymization: Abstracts must be anonymized for peer review. Please ensure no identifying information is included in the abstract itself.
Ethical considerations: Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects.
Participation terms
Eligibility: Please check the registration eligibility criteria above for details.
Presentation formats: Accepted abstracts may be presented as oral or poster presentations, and proposals for workshops will also be considered.
Co-authorship: Authors may co-author multiple abstracts, but each abstract must be presented by a different co-author.
Abstract submission limit: Each registered participant is allowed to submit up to two abstracts for consideration.
Timeline & Deadlines
Call for abstracts submission announcement: 31 March 2025
Submission deadline: 31 May 2025 by 23:59 (Malaysia Time, GMT+8:00)
Contributions received after the deadline or without a valid registration may not be considered nor included in the book of abstracts.
Final selection: 15 June 2025
Organisers
Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is a global non-governmental organization established in 1981, dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability worldwide. With over 100 member organisations in 81 countries and 40 years of impactful experience, FEE empowers institutions and communities through its internationally six recognized environmental education programmes: Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), Learning about Ecosystems & Forests (LEAF), Green Key, Blue Flag and Eco-Campus.
Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) has been a driving force in advancing environmental education and sustainability in Malaysia for a decade. From shaping policies like the Melaka Green City Action Plan to launching Eco-Schools in 2016, GGAF has steadily expanded its impact. In 2022, it became the National Operator for FEE programmes, leading initiatives like Eco-Campus and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE). Marking its 10th anniversary, GGAF continues to champion sustainability, highlighted by the 2nd Eco-Campus International Conference.
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HIGhlights from last year
Eco-Campus International Conference 2024
The first Eco-Campus International Conference was held on 26-27 April, 2024 at the ESELx – Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa (Lisbon School of Education) of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon (IPL), in Benfica, Lisbon. Organised by Associação Bandeira Azul de Ambiente e Educação (ABAAE) and the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Lisbon, ESELx, the conference welcomed 110 attendees, including students, academics, facilities staff, and administrators from 15 countries.
Presentations & Posters 2024
Want to get an insight into what abstracts were submitted and presented in the previous Eco-Campus International Conference? Access the archive below.
