Requirements and Topics
Find detailed information about submission requirements and symposium topics.
Symposium Call for Papers
Dear young people, researchers, and academics,
We warmly invite your contributions to the International Cities4Youth Symposium, which will be held on July 11, 2025, in Sakarya, Turkey, in a hybrid format (both in-person and online).
The symposium is organized under the coordination of the Sakarya Governorship and within the scope of the Erasmus+ project "Resilient Cities and a Sustainable Future: Youth Discussing the Future of Cities" (Project No: 2024-3-TR01-KA154-YOU-000279592).
The event will address the perspectives and solution proposals of youth on current issues such as urbanization, environment, climate change, social inclusion, digital transformation, and urban quality of life.
With contributions from project partners from seven different countries, the International Cities4Youth Symposium is organized at an international level and meets the criteria for academic advancement.
Participation is free of charge.
Important Dates:
- Deadline for extended abstract submissions: June 19, 2025 (23:59)
- Announcement of accepted papers: June 26, 2025
- Symposium date: July 11, 2025
- Deadline for full paper submissions: July 29, 2025
Accordingly, you may submit your papers by using the extended abstract template available in the symposium section of the website https://cities4youth.com/symposium/Register, in line with the topics listed below.
Your contributions will be a legacy for future generations.
Topics:
- Resilient Cities and Climate Change Adaptation
- Disaster-Resilient Cities and Post-Disaster Urban Reconstruction
- Smart City Technologies and the Use of Big Data
- Green Infrastructure and Smart Cities
- Urban Ecology and Biodiversity
- Urban Food Security
- Renewable Energy Use in Cities
- Circular Economy in Cities
- Urban Water, Pollution, and Waste Management
- Urban Mobility, Social Access, and Sustainable Transportation Strategies
- Global Migration and Social Inclusion in Cities
- Social Innovation and Urban Resilience
- Next-Generation Urban Living Spaces
- Urban Security and Crime Prevention Policies
- Digital Youth Movements in Cities
- Youth and Urban Sports Culture
- Integration of Youth into Urban Decision-Making Mechanisms
- The Role of Youth in Urban Art and Cultural Production
- Children and the City
- Street Animals and Shelter Management
General Requirements
- Participants who wish to present in a language other than English must upload both the abstract and the English version of their presentation to the system.
- Unless co-authored, an author may submit only one abstract. The same author cannot present multiple papers.
- An author's name may appear in up to two papers—one as the sole author and another as a co-author.
- Co-authored papers must be presented by an author who does not have another paper in the symposium.
- NO FEE will be charged for publishing a paper in the symposium.
- Full papers submitted by July 27 will be published.
Symposium Topics
Urban Sustainability
- Resilient Cities and Climate Change Adaptation
- Disaster Resilient Cities and Post-Disaster Urban Reconstruction
- Smart City Technologies and Big Data Usage
- Green Infrastructure and Smart Cities
- Urban Ecology and Biodiversity
Environmental Solutions
- Urban Food Security
- Renewable Energy Use in Cities
- Circular Economy in Cities
- Urban Water, Pollution and Waste Management
- Urban Mobility and Sustainable Transportation
Social Aspects
- Global Migration and Social Inclusion
- Social Innovation and Urban Resilience
- Next Generation Urban Living Spaces
- Urban Security and Crime Prevention
- Digital Youth Movements in Cities
Youth and Culture
- Youth and Urban Sports Culture
- Integration of Youth in Urban Decision-Making
- Role of Youth in Urban Art and Culture
- Children and the City
- Street Animals and Shelter Management
Important Note
Using the provided template will ensure proper formatting and save time during preparation. Visit the "Guidelines" page to download the template.