2026 International Conference on Natural Resources and Planning
Date: 27-30 March, 2026 (Tentative)
Venue: The University of Hong Kong (Pok Fu Lam Road, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR, China)
About the Conference
Addressing global climate change, promoting energy transition and green development, advancing the sustainable use of natural resources, and achieving harmony between humans and nature have become an international consensus. The high-quality development of green and low-carbon cities is an essential pathway to meeting people's aspirations for a better life.
The 2026 International Conference on Natural Resources and Planning will be held in March 2026 at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The conference will be organized in conjunction with a series of academic events to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Faculty of Architecture and the 45th Anniversary of the Department of Urban Planning and Design at HKU.
This conference aims to provide an interactive platform for experts and scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including natural resource management, urban transformation and development, and architectural and cultural heritage conservation, to contribute to a shared future for humanity and strive for a harmonious and sustainable relationship between society and nature.
Important Dates
Submissions
- Abstract Submission Deadline:
30 December 2025 - Full Paper Submission (Young Scholar):
30 January 2026 - Notification of Acceptance:
30 January 2026
Registration & Conference
- Registration Deadline:
10 March 2026 - Conference Dates:
27-29 March, 2026 - Departure:
30 March, 2026
Conference Topics
Natural Resources, Urban Future, and Architectural Heritage
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Conference Committee
Academic Committee
| Role | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Chairpersons | Mohammad Qasim JAN | Foreign Academician, CAS; Former President, Pakistan Academy of Sciences |
| Chairpersons | Anthony G.O. YEH | Academician, CAS; Chair Professor, DUPAD, HKU |
| Chairpersons | Sommad PHOLSENA | Vice Chairman, National Assembly of Lao PDR |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Michael BATTY | Foreign Academician, CAS; Chair, CASA, UCL |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Peng GONG | Vice-President, HKU; Chair Professor, Dept of Geography, HKU |
| Members | Zhiqiang Wu (Tongji Univ.), Richard Church (UC Santa Barbara), Guochun Zhao (HKU), Jianbing Peng (Chang'an Univ.), Yung Ho Chang (HKU), Pietro Elisei (ISOCARP), Lei Shen (IGSNRR, CAS), Qiang Xu (SUSTech), Shenjing He (HKU), Yuanbin She (ZJUT), Zhizhong Li (SCO Geoscience), Xiangning Li (Tongji Univ.), Philip Andrews-Speed (Oxford), Alexander Dunets (Altai State Univ.), Daniel Beat Muller (NTNU), Bin Lv (Peking Univ.), Keisuke Nansi (NIES, Japan), Saleem H. Ali (Univ. of Delaware), Wenzhong Zhang (IGSNRR, CAS), Timon McPhearson (NYU), Zonghuang Huang (NTHU), Tiemao Shi (Shenyang Jianzhu Univ.), Cheng Sun (HIT), Zhendong Lei (Xi'an Univ. of Arch. & Tech.), Yue Zhang (Tsinghua Univ.), Gangyi Tan (HUST), Bo Huang (HKU), Gong Dong (Direct Architecture), Andrew T. Black (UBC), Desheng Hu (Chongqing Univ.), Baozhang Chen (IGSNRR, CAS), Renyi Liu (Zhejiang Univ.), Anrong Dang (Tsinghua Univ.) | |
Organizing Committee
| Role | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Chairpersons | Yung Ho CHANG | Dean, Faculty of Architecture, HKU |
| Chairpersons | Lei SHEN | Executive President, iAONR; Professor, IGSNRR, CAS |
| Executive Chairperson | Shenjing HE | Head, DUPAD, Faculty of Architecture, HKU |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Kelvin S.K. WONG | Executive Associate Dean, Faculty of Architecture, HKU |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Baozhang CHEN | Professor, IGSNRR, CAS |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Bo HUANG | Deputy Director, USI, HKU |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Xiujun WANG | Executive Director, "Yuan Ye Cup" Organizing Committee |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Eunice M.F. SENG | Head and Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture, HKU |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Bin CHEN | Assistant Director, USI, HKU |
Conference Programme
March 27 (Friday)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Pre-conference field visits and exchange activities |
| Afternoon | Guest roundtable exchange meeting |
| Note | Participant Registration (All Day) |
March 28 (Saturday)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speeches |
| Afternoon | Parallel Sessions, Thematic Forums, and Roundtable Discussions |
March 29 (Sunday)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Parallel Sessions and Thematic Forums |
| Afternoon | Master Lectures and Dialogue Sessions |
| Evening | Closing Ceremony |
*Departure on March 30, 2026.
Registration & Tours
(I) Registration Fees
| Category | China Mainland & HK/Macao/Taiwan (RMB) | International Delegates (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member Delegates | Regular Members | 2000 | 280 |
| Directors & Standing Directors | 1600 | 220 | |
| Student Members | 1000 | 150 | |
| Non-Member Delegates | Conference Delegate | 2800 | 390 |
| Students (currently enrolled) | 1500 | 210 | |
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Discount Terms: 1. Payment before 30 December 2025; 2. Group registration (3+ people); 3. Excellent paper award recipients enjoy 10% discount. Notes:
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(II) Membership Application
To apply for membership of the International Association of Natural Resources (iAONR), please visit www.iAONR.org to apply and obtain your electronic membership number. Email: info@iaonr.org.
(III) Registration Fee Payment
1. International Delegates: Payment is centrally collected by the International Association of Natural Resources. Method: Bank transfer (include "Annual Conference + Name + Affiliation").
2. Chinese Delegates (Mainland, HK, Macao, Taiwan): Payment is centrally collected by the Yuan Ye Cup Urban Design Center.
- Account Name: Beijing Yuan Ye Cup Urban Design Center Co., Ltd.
- Bank: China Merchants Bank, Bei San Huan Branch
- Account Number: 110961584010001
- Remark: "Annual Conference + Name + Affiliation"
(IV) Registration & Invoice Notice
1. Individual participants register via www.iAONR.org or "Yuanye Awards Organizing Committee" WeChat. Groups (3+) register via website.
2. Invoices: Must be requested during registration. Sent via email after payment. No invoices issued after 25 March 2026.
3. Cancellations: Request via registration system before 24:00 on 25 March 2026. Full refund will be processed within 30 working days after the conference. No refunds for cancellations after this deadline.
4. Accommodation: No unified arrangements. The committee will provide a list of nearby hotels.
(V) On-site Visits and Technical Exchange Activities
During the conference, classic completed projects in Hong Kong will be visited. Technical exchanges will be held with Hong Kong design institutions. Guests wishing to participate must submit attendance confirmation by 10 January 2026.
Call for Papers (Only for those who want to participate in the "Young Scholar Paper Award" competition)
1. The conference sincerely invites researchers, designers, and managers from around the world engaged in natural resources, ecology and environment, geographic information systems, urban and regional planning, architectural design, and related fields to register and participate.
2. Delegates who wish to present a report at the conference are required to submit an abstract aligned with the conference topics. Delegates who do not present are only required to complete the registration information.
3. The conference will hold a "Young Scholar Paper Award" competition. Requirements are as follows:
- (1) Submissions must be original, unpublished full papers (3,000-4,000 words) with an abstract (max 1,000 words). Include: objective, methods, results, and conclusion.
- (2) Submissions must include the author's name, position/title, affiliation, main research areas, contact address, postal code, phone number, and email.
- (3) An expert panel will review submissions and select First, Second, and Third Prizes, and Honorable Mentions. Certificates will be presented at the conference.
- (4) Selected high-quality papers may be recommended for publication in international academic journals.
- (5) Submit papers and abstracts online or via email: Website: www.iaonr.org/icnrp2026-callforpapers ; Email: icnrp2026@126.com .
- (6) Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 December 2025.
- (7) Full Paper Submission (Young Scholar): 30 January 2026.
Conference Exhibition
During the conference, the "Architecture Resources Future" exhibition will be organized, consisting mainly of two sections:
- 1. The University of Hong Kong Architecture and Urban Planning Achievements Exhibition: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the HKU Faculty of Architecture and the 45th anniversary of the Department of Urban Planning and Design.
- 2. International Outstanding Design Works Exhibition: Featuring the Yuanye Awards-winning works and the ICNRP Exemplary Award-winning works.
- 3. Institutions, organizations, and designers wishing to participate in the International Award-Winning Works Exhibition are requested to contact the Yuanye Award Urban Design Center directly.
Organizing Institutions
Organizers
Co-organizers
Hosts
Conference Venue
Contact Information
Official Website: http://www.iaonr.org/2026icnrp/
1. Yuan Ye Cup Urban Design Center
Contacts: Wei SHEN, Chong ZHANG
Phone: +86-10-88360800, 88361171, 88360497
Registration: yyb@chla.com.cn
Papers: iabp@yuanyeawards.com
Visits: office@yuanyeawards.com