About Conference

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The Third International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Sustainable Development, entitled "The Impact of Wars and Conflicts on Sustainable Development," extends the Council’s established series of conferences engaging local, regional, and international specialists, academics, and experts. Over two days, the conference will deliberate research papers and distilled lessons from Arab sustainable development experiences across four specialized thematic areas within relevant knowledge fields. Designed as a recurring scientific platform, it enables researchers and experts to present ideas, research outputs, and practical experiences across local, regional, and international scopes to maximize impact and achieve strategic goals. The conference will diagnose critical challenges facing Arab nations and the world in sustainable development, examine universities’ roles in addressing these challenges, propose actionable solutions, and construct a forward-looking vision for sustainable development in Arab states. This focus is critically urgent in our conflict-laden world, where wars profoundly disrupt all dimensions of sustainable development – especially in the Arab region. Consequently, educational institutions throughout the Arab world and beyond must prioritize sustainable development’s economic, social, and environmental dimensions by integrating them into their core research agendas.
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Important Dates

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الاستاذ الدكتور محمد الوديان

 

الدكتور معتصم أبو شتال

 

الدكتور ظاهر القرشي

 

Deadline for Abstract Submission

15/9/2025

Deadline for Full Paper Submission

30/10/2025

Conference dates

25-26/November/2025

Conference Idea

The Third International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Sustainable Development, entitled "The Impact of Wars and Conflicts on Sustainable Development," extends the Council’s established series of conferences engaging local, regional, and international specialists, academics, and experts. Over two days, the conference will deliberate research papers and distilled lessons from Arab sustainable development experiences across four specialized thematic areas within relevant knowledge fields. Designed as a recurring scientific platform, it enables researchers and experts to present ideas, research outputs, and practical experiences across local, regional, and international scopes to maximize impact and achieve strategic goals. The conference will diagnose critical challenges facing Arab nations and the world in sustainable development, examine universities’ roles in addressing these challenges, propose actionable solutions, and construct a forward-looking vision for sustainable development in Arab states. This focus is critically urgent in our conflict-laden world, where wars profoundly disrupt all dimensions of sustainable development – especially in the Arab region. Consequently, educational institutions throughout the Arab world and beyond must prioritize sustainable development’s economic, social, and environmental dimensions by integrating them into their core research agendas.

Objectives of the Conference

The conference aims to achieve the following key objectives:

  1. Highlight universities' contributions to sustainable development during and afterwars and conflicts.
  2. Provide a forum for proposing actionable strategies to enhance universities' role in achieving sustainable development goals in war-affected Arab countries.
  3. Facilitate knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and strengthened cooperation among researchers working on sustainable development in conflict and post-conflict contexts.
  4. Share expert visions on emerging approaches to sustainable development in post-conflict scenarios across Arab nations and globally.
  5. Enrich academic research on sustainable development to serve countries recovering from wars and conflicts.
Themes of the Conference

1- Environmental Sustainability Axis

  • Natural Resource Stewardship:Water conservation, renewable energy, and soil/forest protection during and post-conflicts.
  • Climate Change:Climate adaptation, carbon emission mitigation, and conflict-driven climate policies.
  • Biodiversity Conservation:Wildlife protection and marine/terrestrial biodiversity preservation in conflict and post-conflict settings.
  • Waste Management & Recycling:Advanced recycling strategies and conflict-related pollution reduction.
  • International Environmental Accountability:Global responsibility for environmental protection during and after armed conflicts.

 2- Economic Sustainability Axis

  • Post-Conflict Sustainable Economic Development:Stimulating sustainable growth, reducing unemployment, supporting green industries, and building resilient food security systems.
  • Sustainable Finance in Conflict Zones:Innovations in green finance, sustainable banking, and green bonds.
  • Circular Economy During & Post-Conflict:Resource reuse optimization and circular economy advancement.
  • Technology & Innovation in Conflict Contexts:Technology's role in sustainability and Fourth Industrial Revolution applications.
  • Legal Frameworks for Reconstruction Investment:Mobilizing post-conflict rebuilding investments through legislative measures.
  • Labor Market Impacts of Conflict-Induced Displacement:Effects of war-driven forced migration on employment structures.
  • Divine Scriptures' Role in Economic Justice:Promoting fair economic values through religious teachings during and after conflicts.

3- Social Sustainability Axis

  • Education & Human Development in Conflict Settings:Capacity building, sustainable education support, and community awareness initiatives.
  • Public Health & Psychosocial Welfare:Developing resilient public health systems and enhancing quality of life during conflicts.
  • Social Justice & Equality:Gender equality advancement, human rights protection, and poverty eradication frameworks in war zones.
  • Community Cooperation:Strengthening social cohesion during and after conflicts through collective action.
  • Legal Frameworks for Post-Conflict Recovery:Legislative measures addressing war aftermath and societal rehabilitation.
  • Divine Scriptures' Social Role:Promoting social cohesion and peacebuilding through religious teachings in conflict contexts.

4- Lessons from Arab Experiences Axis

  • Successful Case Studies:Showcasing effective sustainable development models implemented in conflict-affected Arab nations.
  •  Challenges and Emergent Opportunities:Structural obstacles to sustainable development and actionable opportunities in conflict settings.
  • Civil Society's Pivotal Role:Grassroots initiatives driving sustainable development during and post-conflict.
  • Regional Cooperation Frameworks:Joint cross-border initiatives advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in conflict contexts.
  • Anti-Corruption in Reconstruction:Ensuring transparency in post-conflict rebuilding contracts and procurement processes.
Submission of the Research Papers
  1. Thematic Alignment:Papers must address the conference's main themes or sub-themes.
  2. Peer Review:All submissions undergo blind peer review by the Scientific Committee.
  3. Methodological Rigor:
    • Adherence to scientific research methodology
    • Originality and novelty of research
  4. Languages:Acceptable in Arabic or English.
  5. Exclusivity:
    • No prior publication in journals/conferences
    • Not currently under review elsewhere
  6. Title Page Requirements:
    • Conference title & organizing institutions
    • Full paper title (Arabic & English)
    • Author(s) name(s), academic rank, and institutional affiliation
  7. Formatting Standards:
    • File type: Microsoft Word (.docx)
    • Arabic text: Simplified Arabic font
    • English text: Times New Roman font
  8. Structural Requirements (25-page maximum including references/appendices):
    • Font Sizes:
      • Main title: 14pt Bold
      • Subheadings: 12pt Bold
      • Body text: 12pt
    • Required Sections:
      Author information
      b. Bilingual abstracts (Arabic/English)
      c. Introduction
      d. Research problem, significance, and objectives
      e. Methodology
      f. Results
      g. Conclusions & recommendations
    • Referencing:APA 7th Edition mandatory
  9. Review Disclaimer:The Scientific Committee reserves the right to reject papers without providing justification.

Important Note:
Peer review criteria apply solely for conference participation acceptance. Publication in Springer-Scopus indexed venues requires separate compliance with publisher guidelines.

  • Research Publication Policy
  • Conference Proceedings:
    Accepted papers will be published free of charge in the Conference Proceedings Book.
  • Scopus-Indexed Publication:
    Qualifying papers may be published in a Scopus-indexed journal or Springer book chapter, subject to publisher guidelines. Authors bear the publication fee of $400 USD(or equivalent in Jordanian Dinar).
  • Optional Journal Publication:
    Publication in scientific journals remains at the author's discretion.
  • Fee Clarification:
    Conference registration fees do not include Scopus/Springer publication charges.
Registration and Fees

- International Participants (outside Jordan):
$450 USD (or equivalent in JOD) includes:
Conference registration • Conference bag • Printed materials • 3-day hotel accommodation at conference venue (2 nights)
- Local Participants (within Jordan):
$250 USD (or equivalent in JOD) includes:
Conference registration • Conference bag • Printed materials
- Travel Costs:
All participants bear their own travel expenses.

  • Designated Bank Account for Fee Transfers:
Swift codeIBAN NO.BranchBank name
IIBAJOAM200JO68 IIBA 1190 0000 0119 0000 0175 00ABU NUSSIERISLAMIC INTERNATIONAL ARAB BANK
Contact
  • Hassan Al-Zoubi – Chair of the Preparatory Committee
    Phone: +962-79-5629808
    Email: alzubi@aau.edu.jo
  • Amina Khadam – Rapporteur of the Preparatory Committee
    Phone: +962-79-0797971

  • All abstracts and full research papers must be submitted electronically to the Scientific Committee's dedicated email address: IWCSD@aau.edu.jo

  • University Website: www.aau.edu.jo
  • University Phone: +962-6-4791400
  • O. Box: 2234, Amman 11953, Jordan
  • Fax: +962-6-4791414