Poster Session: Call For Submissions 

 

We are pleased to invite submissions for the poster session at the CARE2026 Half-Day Forum on "Scaling Nature‑based Solutions in Hong Kong – Research Needs and Stakeholder Perspectives," taking place on 10 October 2026  at HKUST. 

This forum is designed as a participatory, outcome-oriented event to co-define priority research areas for advancing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) across Hong Kong. The programme features two thematic subsections: Climate Science & System Dynamics and Biodiversity, Nature-Based Solutions & Resilience, with invited presentations from leading scholars and stakeholders, followed by guided exchanges and consolidation of research gaps. 

Accepted posters will be printed and displayed on poster boards during the forum. A designated poster session will be held during which authors are expected to be present at their posters to showcase their work, share preliminary findings, and engage in discussions with fellow participants working at the science-policy-practice interface.

 

Themes for Submission 

1. Climate Science & System Dynamics 

Research advancing understanding of climate processes, risks, and system interactions across environmental and human domains. 

Indicative topics include: 

  • Climate modelling, projections, and uncertainty  

  • Extreme events and compound risks  

  • Urban climate systems and infrastructure vulnerability  

  • Climate risk assessment and cascading impacts  

  • Climate–health–socioeconomic interactions  

  • Early warning systems, data integration, and analytics  

  • AI, remote sensing, and emerging technologies  

Submissions linking physical science to real-world system impacts are encouraged. 

 

2. Biodiversity, Nature-Based Solutions & Resilience 

Research on the role of ecosystems and biodiversity in supporting adaptation and resilient systems. 

Indicative topics include: 

  • Nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation  

  • Coastal, marine, and urban ecosystem resilience  

  • Biodiversity conservation under climate change  

  • Ecosystem services and climate risk mitigation  

  • Ecological restoration and hybrid infrastructure  

  • Governance, valuation, and financing of NbS  

Submissions demonstrating scalable or policy-relevant applications are encouraged. 

 


Submission Details

 

Submission deadline 18 August 2026 
Submission Types 
  • Research abstracts (academic or applied) 
  • Interdisciplinary and cross-sector studies  
  • Case studies and pilot projects
  • Methodological or data-driven innovations 
Submission Guidelines 

  • Please click the "Submit Now" button below and submit your abstract from our system 

  • A submission acknowledgement email will be sent to your filled email. Please check your inbox or junk email folder in order to confirm your submission.
Abstract format Single A4 page, Word document, font size 12.  *Please refer to the submission template. 
Submission template Please click HERE to download the abstract template

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Notes to Authors 

Please note that this call is exclusively for poster presentations. All oral presentations and panel contributions are by invitation only. The poster session is designed to maximise visibility for emerging research and to foster networking and collaboration among all attendees. 

At least one author of each accepted submission is expected to attend the conference and present the work in person. In the case of a documented visa issue or other attendance concerns, authors should notify the General Chair and TPC Co-Chairs as early as possible so that alternative presentation arrangements can be considered. 

For inquiries, please reach out to us at care2026@ust.hk.