Building an Eco-Friendly Civilization Together:

Ecological Civilization, Ecological Enterprise, and Inner Ecology

19th International Forum on Ecological Civilization | 8th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization | 2nd Ecological Entrepreneurs Conference

November 1-5, 2026

 

HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Interested in presenting at this year's Forum on Ecological Civilization? See our call for papers and submit an abstract!

Call for Papers

WHAT IS THE CLAREMONT ECO FORUM?

The Claremont Eco Forum (a.k.a. the International Forum on Ecological Civilization) is a premier platform for the promotion of ecological civilization facilitated by the Institute for Postmodern Development of China (IPDC). It is the very first and most influential international ecological civilization forum held in the United States, having been co-hosted by IPDC, the Center for Process Studies, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and their domestic and international partners since 2006. Over the years, this annual forum has drawn together thousands of creative academics, activists, non-profit leaders, and governmental officials who are dedicated to rethinking our society toward an ecological civilization. With its broad impact on the international community, the Forum has been repeatedly reported by major domestic and international media outlets, such as Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily, International Daily News, and US-Sino Times, etc. In 2022, video recordings from the 15th International Forum on Ecological Civilization reached over 12 million views worldwide.

In 2018, a Youth Forum was developed from the International Forum on Ecological Civilization. The two forums have been held jointly for the past five years. The 6th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization brings together young leaders from around the world to collaboratively explore new concepts and practices for the creation of an ecological civilization.

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ABOUT THE FORUM

2026 FOCUS

The 19th International Forum on Ecological Civilization will bring together scholars, practitioners, entrepreneurs, educators, and emerging leaders from around the world to explore ideas and practices for building a more ecological civilization. This year’s gathering will emphasize the interconnections among ecological civilization, ecological enterprise, and inner ecology, while fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration toward a more just, sustainable, and life-affirming future.

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SUB-TOPICS

  1. What Is an Eco-Friendly Civilization?
  2. Modernization for Harmonious Coexistence Between Humanity and Nature
  3. Ecological Civilization and Green Development
  4. Ecological Civilization and the Ecological Transformation of Business
  5. Ecological Civilization, Organic Agriculture, and Rural Revitalization
  6. What Kind of Educational Reform Does Ecological Civilization Call For?
  7. Creative Transformation of Traditional Wisdom and Ecological Civilization
  8. The Role of Women in Building an Ecological Civilization
  9. The Role of Youth in Building an Ecological Civilization
  10. Marxism and Ecological Civilization
  11. The Significance and Development of Ecovillages
  12. The Role of AI in Building an Ecological Civilization
  13. The Significance and Role of Ecological Communities
  14. Local Economies and Sustainable Development
  15. The Role of Beauty in Building an Ecological Civilization
  16. Theoretical and Practical Explorations of Ecological Civilization Around the World

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

If you wish to present your paper at this international conference and have it included in the conference proceedings, please submit a 500-word abstract in English or Chinese outlining your ideas. The deadline for abstract submission is October 10, 2026.

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"In academic circles we often explore problems in great depth but fail to come up with creative ways to solve problems. Consequently we end up knowing a lot about problems but little about how to solve them—so we often end up failing to make a difference. As I wrestled with this challenge it occurred to me that there are at least four questions that we might fruitfully address:

  • What do we think we know?

  • What is the narrative that informs our interpretation of the world we live in

  • What kind of difference do we want to make?

  • How can we begin to make that difference?"

Fred Kirshenmann, Cultivating an Ecological Conscience

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