Welcome to the International Conference on Climate resilient-Smart and Sustainable Futures (ICCRSF 2025)

The International Conference on Climate Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Futures (ICCRSF 2025) is organised by the Vaal University of Technology’s Faculty of Human Sciences through a partnership with the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF), Great Zimbabwe University, the University of South Africa, Fort Hare University, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Maasai Mara University (Kenya). In this regard, a diverse range of participants, including academic institutions and research centres focused on climate science and sustainability; government agencies responsible for environmental protection and agriculture; NGOs advocating for climate action and community resilience; and industry leaders from renewable energy, agriculture, and tourism, are invited. Furthermore, international organisations like the United Nations and World Bank, community-based organisations engaged in sustainable practices, students and researchers conducting relevant studies, policymakers involved in climate policy development, media representatives covering environmental issues, funding agencies supporting climate initiatives, and indigenous communities sharing traditional knowledge are also invited.

Date: 26-28 August 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa

1st Abstract Call and Early Bird Registation closes

15 March 2025

other dates

25 August Postgraduate Students Symposium

29 August 2025 Field Excursions