Thrust Areas - ICCCET Conference 2025

Thrust Areas

Renewable and Clean Energy for Climate Action

  • Sustainable solar, wind, hydro, and hybrid energy systems for emissions reduction
  • Green hydrogen production and integration into low-carbon economies
  • Energy storage innovations for balancing renewable supply-demand
  • AI-driven renewable energy optimization and forecasting
  • Floating solar farms and offshore wind installations
  • Renewable energy solutions for rural and remote communities

Carbon Management and Climate Mitigation Technologies

  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) for industry and energy
  • Direct air capture and negative emission approaches
  • Biochar and soil-based carbon sequestration for agriculture and forestry
  • Nature-based climate mitigation: mangroves, peatlands, wetland restoration
  • AI and blockchain systems for carbon accounting and verification
  • Low-carbon industrial process redesign for decarbonization

Geospatial Solutions for Environment and Climate

  • Remote sensing for land-use, land-cover, and ecosystem monitoring
  • GIS-based environmental vulnerability and hazard mapping
  • Earth observation for climate adaptation and resilience planning
  • Geospatial AI for biodiversity, habitat, and resource management
  • UAV-based environmental data acquisition and precision mapping
  • Integration of spatial data into environmental decision-support systems

Sustainable Urban Systems and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

  • Climate-responsive urban planning and design
  • Green buildings and energy-efficient retrofits
  • Urban water management, recycling, and reuse technologies
  • Low-emission mobility systems and EV charging networks
  • Smart waste management in urban environments
  • Urban heat island mitigation through green spaces and reflective surfaces

Environmental Restoration and Ecosystem Management

  • Forest restoration and afforestation technologies
  • River, lake, and wetland ecosystem rehabilitation
  • Soil remediation and contamination removal
  • Marine and coastal ecosystem restoration
  • Drone- and robotics-assisted habitat recovery
  • Community-based ecological restoration practices

Climate Risk Assessment, Monitoring, and Adaptation

  • Predictive modeling for floods, droughts, landslides, and cyclones
  • Real-time climate and environmental monitoring networks
  • AI/ML-based early warning and disaster preparedness systems
  • Climate-resilient agricultural practices and water management
  • Infrastructure adaptation for extreme weather resilience
  • Risk mapping and vulnerability assessment for communities

Waste Minimization and Circular Economy Approaches

  • Zero-waste strategies for urban and industrial sectors
  • Smart waste segregation and recycling systems
  • Waste-to-energy and resource recovery technologies
  • Biodegradable material development and plastic alternatives
  • Digital waste tracking for improved circular economy models
  • Extended producer responsibility (EPR) and sustainable packaging

Climate-Resilient Materials for Environmental Sustainability

  • Low-carbon construction materials for resilient infrastructure
  • Recycled and repurposed materials for industrial applications
  • High-performance insulation and energy-saving materials
  • Materials for renewable energy generation and storage
  • Eco-friendly composites and biodegradable products
  • Materials innovation for climate adaptation projects