The 8th APRU Sustainable Cities & Landscapes Conference 2025

Introduction

With the theme “Living with Water,” the 8th APRU Sustainable Cities & Landscapes Conference 2025 will bring together interdisciplinary array of international researchers, thought leaders, and students to confront the urgent challenges across the Pacific Rim. In alignment with SCL Hub’s mission and priorities, the conference seeks to address and explore innovative practices, policies and solutions to enhance urban sustainability. 

The 2025 Conference is hosted by Simon Fraser University.  

Dates: June 17-19, 2025
Location: Simon Fraser University (Burnaby Campus), Vancouver, BC, Canada 

For more details, please visit APRU SCL Conference 2025 Website

Call for Proposals

We invite submissions as either a Paper Presentation (individual) or Panel Session (maximum of 4 panelists) by March 14, 2025, under the theme "Living with Water across the Pacific Rim." Each Presentation or Session will consist of 30-minute presentation followed by 15-minute Q&A (total of 45-minutes each).

Working Groups are the core of the SCL Conferences and represent an important opportunity for delegates to participate in collaborative research in partnerships. 10 Working Groups are confirmed to be at the SCL Conference 2025, and every participant will need to identify which Group they wish to join upon registration.  

Submit Proposal

Registration

The conference is now open for registration and we are inviting you to join the event. Registration fee:

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*In order to be eligible for the student fee, registrants will be required to upload either a copy of 1) Proof of Enrollment, or 2) Letter of Support signed by a supervisor at their home institution.

**Student participants will be responsible for all other costs related to the conference and/or travel (including accommodation, flights, insurance, etc.)

Register Here

For inquiries, please contact the SCL Conference 2025 organizer at scl_2025@sfu.ca