19th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology
The 19th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology was successfully held on the island of Kos, Greece, from 3–6 September 2025. Co-organized by the Global Network of Environmental Science and Technology, the Open University of Cyprus (OUC), the University of the Aegean, and the University of Salerno, the event brought together leading scientists, researchers, and practitioners from around the world. The conference was chaired by Professor Demetris-Francis Lekkas (University of the Aegean), with co-chairs Professor Vincenzo Belgiorno (University of Salerno) and Associate Professor Antonis Zorpas (OUC), Director of the Master’s Programme in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and the Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability Laboratory at OUC.
Thematic areas were:
- Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
- Circular economy and bioeconomy
- Plastics in the environment
- Solid waste management
- Environmental management and policies
- Artificial intelligence in environmental applications
- Environmental pollution
- Ecology, environmental change and management
- Hydrology and water resources
- Environmental health & well-being
- Energy technologies
- Climate change
Held at a crucial moment as climate change and environmental challenges intensify, the conference fostered dialogue across disciplines, strengthened international collaboration, and showcased the latest research and best practices. It reinforced the vital role of science and technology in shaping innovative solutions for sustainable and resilient societies.