Advancing Climate-Resilient Cities | Nanjing, China
September 22–25, 2026 | Website: www.ic2uhi2026.com
Conference Host:School of Architecture, SEU
Detailed Key Dates:
Abstract Submission Due: September 15, 2025
Abstract Acceptance: October 15, 2025
Call For Papers:
Full paper submission: February 15, 2026
Comments for the full paper: April 15, 2026
Submission Notes:
Final Submission: July 15, 2026
Conference Date: September 22-25, 2026

The 7th International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Islands (IC2UHI 2026), to be held in Nanjing, China promises to be a significant milestone in this ongoing effort. The conference will focus on the science, design, engineering, and public policies related to the interdisciplinary nature of effectively addressing UHI challenges. This year, we invite scientists, academics, engineers, architects, builders, policymakers, and government officials from around the world to come together and share their insights, research findings, and real-world experiences in tackling urban heat islands.

International Chair:
Prof. Hashem Akbari, Concordia University, Canada
Local·Chair:
Prof. Yupeng Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Local·Co-chair:
Prof. Baojie He, Chongqing University, China

following key topics：
• Urban heat island and air pollution
• Urban environmental evaluation and tool development
• Smart and sustainable urban planning
• Urban heat island mitigation and low-carbon development
• Environmental effects from urban typology
• Environmental effects from anthropogenic heat emission
• Urban vegetation
• Cool material development and application
• Urban transportation system and urban heat island
• Environmental and health impact of climate change
• Urban heat island mitigation strategy and policy development
• Experiences of current policies
• Development and application of decision support tools
• Heat-resilient urban planning, design, and governance
• Urban ventilation
• Drivers and barriers for mitigation and adaptation
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at IC2UHI2026@163.com.