Meetings

As the world faces a critical historical conjuncture marked by rising inequality, ecological disruption, and geopolitical fragmentation, the Political Ecology Network (POLLEN) will convene its biennial international conference in Barcelona, Spain, from June 29 to July 3, 2026, hosted across the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Barcelona (UB). The event will bring together more than 1,500 researchers, activists, representatives of civil society organizations, and creators from across the globe to dissect contemporary crises and forge pathways toward peaceful, just alternatives.

Hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Institute for Lifelong Education (SMILE), the May working meeting of the “BRICS+” Joint Laboratory on Climate Change Education and Green Development brought together scholars and practitioners from across the Global South. Participants welcomed new members, shared emerging research and practical experiences, reviewed ongoing initiatives, and explored future opportunities for collaboration, which further strengthens international cooperation in climate education, green development, and sustainable futures.