The topics for ETMC 2023 are:
Green Cities, Eco-Industries, and Sustainable Infrastructure
This topic concerns the development of cities and infrastructure that prioritise sustainability, focusing on minimising environmental impact and promoting ecological balance. Topics of interest may include green urban planning and design, using renewable energy sources, sustainable transportation systems, and integrating nature into urban areas.
Wastewater and Resource Recovery
This topic deals with the treatment and management of wastewater, with a focus on resource recovery and minimising environmental impact. This includes techniques for recovering nutrients and energy from wastewater and methods for removing pollutants and contaminants.
Environment Conservation, Restoration, Emergency and Rehabilitation
This topic covers efforts to protect, restore, and rehabilitate natural environments and ecosystems, focusing on addressing emerging environmental challenges. This includes efforts to conserve biodiversity, mitigate the effects of climate change, and respond to environmental emergencies and disasters.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
This topic concerns access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices, focusing on promoting public health and reducing environmental impact. Topics of interest may include the development of innovative technologies and approaches to improving water and sanitation infrastructure, as well as efforts to promote sustainable hygiene practices. It also the development of policies and governance structures that support the provision of WASH services, as well as efforts to promote sustainable WASH practices.
Advanced Solid Waste Management and Technology
This topic concerns solid waste management, focusing on minimising environmental impact and promoting resource recovery. This includes the development of advanced waste management technologies, as well as efforts to encourage waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
Air Quality Monitoring and Modelling, Emission Inventory, and Control
This topic covers efforts to monitor and model air quality, focusing on identifying and mitigating sources of pollution. This includes the development of advanced monitoring and modelling techniques, as well as efforts to promote emission reduction and control measures. It also includes the issue of climate change and the development of strategies to address its impacts.
Healthy, Safe, and Resilient Community
This topic concerns the development of communities that prioritise public health, safety, and resilience in the face of emerging environmental challenges. This includes efforts to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles and measures to improve community resilience and preparedness in the face of environmental emergencies and disasters.