33rd LISBON World Conference on Sustainable Development (LWCSD-26) scheduled on May 13-15, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal)

1. Environmental Pillar (Planet) Focused on protecting the natural world and ensuring resources are available for the future. Climate Action Greenhouse gas emission reduction (Decarbonization) Climate adaptation and resilience Carbon sequestration and carbon offsets Energy Transition Renewable energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal) Energy efficiency and smart grids Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies Natural Resource Management Water stewardship (Sanitation and scarcity management) Sustainable forestry and reforestation Soil health and desertification reversal Sustainable mining and mineral extraction Biodiversity & Ecosystems Marine life protection (Life Below Water) Terrestrial habitat conservation (Life on Land) Preventing species extinction and invasive species control Circular Economy & Waste Waste-to-energy systems Plastic pollution reduction Sustainable consumption and production patterns 2. Social Pillar (People) Focused on equity, human rights, and the well-being of individuals and communities. Basic Needs & Poverty Eradication Ending extreme poverty Food security and sustainable agriculture (Zero Hunger) Universal access to clean drinking water Health & Well-being Universal health coverage Mental health awareness Reducing maternal and infant mortality Education & Opportunity Quality primary and secondary education Vocational training and lifelong learning Digital literacy and the "digital divide" Equity & Inclusion Gender equality and women’s empowerment Reducing income inequality (wealth gap) Protecting indigenous rights and cultural heritage Social protection systems (safety nets) Sustainable Human Settlements Affordable housing Public transportation and urban planning Disaster risk reduction in cities 3. Economic Pillar (Prosperity) Focused on creating resilient, thriving economies that do not exhaust the planet or exploit people. Sustainable Growth Inclusive economic growth (GDP vs. Well-being metrics) Decent work and labor rights Ending forced labor and child labor Industry & Innovation Sustainable infrastructure (Green building) Eco-friendly industrialization Research and development (R&D) for green tech Sustainable Finance ESG investing (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Green bonds and climate finance Microfinance for smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs Responsible Consumption Supply chain transparency Fair trade practices Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 4. Governance & Peace (Partnership) The "Glue" that makes the other pillars possible through policy and law. Peace & Justice Reduction of violence and conflict Access to justice for all Ending corruption and bribery Institutional Strength Transparent and accountable government institutions Participatory decision-making (Citizen engagement) Policy coherence for sustainable development Global Partnerships North-South and South-South cooperation Technology transfer to developing nations Data collection and monitoring (Measuring progress)

Country , City

Portugal, Lisbon

Organized By

Holly PHILLIPS

Start Date

2026-05-13

Website

https://eaamp.erpub.org/confer...

End Date

2026-05-15

Email

cs@earhm.org