Climate leadership has become a defining feature of the global response to the climate crisis. With the escalating urgency of climate change, there is a growing need for visionary leadership across governments, industries, cities, communities, and individuals. Effective climate leadership enables the formulation and implementation of ambitious policies, drives innovation, mobilises finance, and ensures inclusive and just transitions towards a sustainable future. The International Conference on Climate Leadership will be held on 21-22 July 2025 at Harbin, China. This conference provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, evidence-sharing, and collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners. We seek to explore how climate leadership is exercised across different scales and sectors, and how diverse actors can work together to accelerate progress toward net-zero emissions, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Contributions from a wide range of disciplines—including economics, policy studies, engineering, management, and environmental sciences—are welcome.

We invite submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following sub-themes:

- National and regional climate governance
- Corporate climate strategies and leadership
- Climate finance and investment
- Low-carbon technologies and innovation
- Deep decarbonisation of key sectors
- Urban climate action and sustainable infrastructure
- Climate change adaptation and resilience
- International climate cooperation
- Just transitions and social inclusion
- Behavioural change and public engagement
- Climate leadership in emerging and developing economies

Conference Chairs

Prof. Tao Ma, Dean of the School of Business, Harbin Institute of Technology
Prof. Zhifu Mi, Director of Research of Bartlett School of Sustainable Development, University College London
Keynote Speakers

To be confirmed
Awards

Best Paper Awards will be announced at the conference. Awardees will receive a certificate in recognition of their contribution.

Submission Guidelines

Please send your extended abstracts to Dr. Wang via email at 2025climateleadership@gmail.com

Submissions should include:

Title, extended abstract (less than 1,500 words), and 3–5 keywords
Author names and institutional affiliations
Contact information for the presenting author
Key Dates

Submissions open: 15 April 2025
Submissions close: 15 June 2025
Acceptance notification: 20 June 2025
Registration and payment closed: 14 July 2025
Conference: 21–22 July 2025
Registration Fees

There is NO registration fee for the conference. Lunches will be provided during the conference period. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and other personal expenses.

Visa Information

For participants who require a visa to attend the conference, the local organising team will provide an invitation letter upon request. Please contact the organisers well in advance to allow sufficient time for visa application and processing.

Enquiries

For any questions, please contact the local organising team via email at 2025climateleadership@gmail.com