We have the great pleasure of inviting you to take part in the 2020 International Conference on Resource Sustainability (icRS) to be held in University College Dublin (UCD) on June 30 – July 2, 2020. (icrs2020dublin.ucd.ie).

Worldwide forum


The icRS, sponsored by Elsevier Resources, 'Conservation & Recycling journal', is a worldwide forum in which the latest research and practice in resource sustainability are shared, discussed and promoted.

icRS 2020 aims to provide collaborative opportunities for researchers and Industrial practitioners to advance the critical role of resources in the circular economy from the perspective of underdeveloped, developing and developed economies.

Conference topics


• Efficiency and environmental impacts of resource utilization
• Waste reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery
• Sustainable consumption and production
• Cleaner production and supply chains
• Resource and waste management
• Environmental and sustainability assessment
• Food-energy-water nexus
• Resources and Circular economy
• Education for Sustainable Development
• Governance, legislation, and policy for sustainability

The organising committee would like to invite you to take part in the event by submitting your contributions by Wednesday, October 30, 2019 (will be extended).

The icRS 2020 accepts two types of submissions: full conference articles and extended abstracts. Participation in the conference is possible by either of these two types of submissions. Attendance without submitting a contribution or with accompanying persons is also possible.

The contribution submission platform is available online, via the conference website (here). More information about the publication and supporting journals can be found here. More information about keynote speakers is available here.

Sponsorship packages available


Sponsorship packages are also available for companies and non-academic institutions. Any questions or queries about the event or if you wish to inquire about sponsorship options, please visit our sponsors' webpage or contact Dr Pezhman Ghadimi, conference chair, at: pezhman.ghadimi@ucd.ie or 01 7161716.

Local Organising Committee, UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, UL Design and Manufacturing Department.

With thanks to our exclusive headline sponsor for the conference.