Submissions addressing the themes outlined below are welcome, along with related topics that contribute to global efforts to address plastic pollution and advance sustainable solutions.

Climate-Resilient Urban Planning and Infrastructure

• Climate-responsive urban design and land-use planning

• Resilient transport, housing, and public infrastructure

• Nature-based solutions and urban green spaces

• Flood, heat, and disaster risk reduction in cities

• Integrating resilience into urban development policies

Sustainable Urban Systems and Resource Management

• Urban energy systems and low-carbon transitions

• Water security, sanitation, and urban hydrology

• Waste management and circular economy approaches

• Sustainable urban food systems and logistics

• Resource-efficient cities and consumption patterns

Cities, Climate Governance, and Policy Innovation

• Urban climate governance and institutional frameworks

• Multi-level coordination between cities, regions, and nations

• Financing resilient and sustainable urban development

• Public–private partnerships for urban climate action

• Aligning urban policy with global climate commitments

Technology, Data, and Innovation for Smart and Resilient Cities

• Digital tools and data for urban climate decision-making

• Smart city technologies and climate monitoring systems

• Urban modelling, forecasting, and risk assessment

• Innovation ecosystems supporting resilient cities

• Ethical, inclusive, and people-centred urban technologies

Social Equity, Health, and Community Resilience in Cities

• Urban inequality, climate vulnerability, and adaptation

• Public health impacts of climate change in cities

• Community-led resilience and local climate action

• Inclusive urban development for vulnerable populations

• Culture, behaviour, and social systems in urban resilience