Economy & Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia

24/02/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS

We would like to invite your paper submissions to the International Conference on Economics, Law and Government (ELG 2026), hosted by the College of Economics, Law and Government, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), to be held on 28–29 July 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Theme

Systemic Sustainability: Analysis and Policy Design in the Age of Multiple Transitions

ELG 2026 provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars and policy researchers to address the challenges of overlapping digital, green, and energy transitions toward "systemic sustainability”, with a strong focus on emerging and developing economies.
- Economics & Applied Economics
- Public Finance & Fiscal Policy
- Sustainable Finance & Financial Markets
- Public Governance & Adaptive Governance
- Law & Legal Frameworks
- Arts, Humanities and Languages
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics, Data & Quantitative Methods
- Interdisciplinary & Policy-Oriented Studies

Keynote Speakers
- Prof. Leonard Wantchekon (Princeton University, USA)
- Prof. Serguei Maliar (Stanford University, USA)
- Dr. Ermal Frasheri (Harvard University, USA)

We welcome long abstracts or full papers across economics, public policy, governance, law, sustainable finance, data science, applied mathematics, and interdisciplinary policy studies. Both academic and policy-oriented contributions are encouraged.

Key dates
- Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
- Notification: 15 June 2026

Selected papers will be considered for publication in Q1 Scopus-indexed journals, and Best Paper / Young Researcher Awards will be presented.

For details, please visit https://elg.ueh.edu.vn

16/06/2025

The ASEAN-UK GTF Nature-based Solutions for Climate Mitigation Call for Proposals is now open.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 3 July 2025 at 18:00 ICT/ 11:00 UTC.

They are looking for projects that align with the commitments and priorities made by AMS (ASEAN Member States), Timor-Leste via ASEAN and as manifested in ASEAN strategic documents.

The pillar seeks to unleash and accelerate the potential of NbS (nature-based solution) for climate mitigation in ASEAN.

To achieve this, we have identified three work packages:

Pillar V: Nature-based Solutions
- Work Package 5.1: Transboundary policy frameworks and platforms for collective action on NbS
- Work Package 5.2: NbS models and monitoring; Financing for NbS research and development
- Work Package 5.3: Nature-positive financing and businesses

Read more at https://www.ukpact.co.uk/news/asean-gtf-call-for-proposals-pillar-5

The steps and indicative dates for each stage of the Call for Proposals in the Nature-based Solutions sector are outlined below:

19/05/2025

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚

The 14th Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics (AAERE) Congress on "Advancing Economic and Ecological Resilience under Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Asia" will be held on August 25-27, at Renmin University of China (RUC), Beijing, China. The deadline for submitting a one-page abstract is May 31, 2025. You can find more details at https://aaere2025.github.io/cfp.html

SANDEE is organizing an international conference to mark its 25th anniversary on 12-14 December 2025 with a focus on "Development, Environment, and Mountains". The deadline for submitting a paper or panel is also May 31st. More information can be found here: https://www.icimod.org/initiative/sandee/sandee25/

ELG 2025 conference on "Resilience, Sustainability and Digital Transformation in a Changing World: Perspectives from Southeast Asia" will be on August 1-2 at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. The deadline of abstract submission is May 26, 2025. Detailed information is available at https://elg.ueh.edu.vn

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴.

28/04/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐄𝐋𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢

📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 📅 August 1–2, 2025

With publication opportunities in Scopus, SSCI, and Springer

- Digital economy, AI, and green growth
- Governance for sustainability and resilience
- Law, innovation, and digital rights
- Data-driven approaches for measuring impact

🔹 Abstract deadline: May 5, 2025
🔹 Full paper deadline: June 25, 2025

https://elg.ueh.edu.vn

24/04/2025

We are happy to share with you a recent study on Circular Economy and its Implementations in Southeast Asia.

Kamaludin, M., Azlina, A.A., Ghani, A.N.A., Samdin, Z. (2025). Closing the Loop: How Energy Efficiency Labeling Supports Circular Economy Goals. In: Heshmati, A., Nam, P.K. (eds) Circular Economy and its Implementations in Southeast Asia. Frontiers in South and Southeast Asian Development Research. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-0539-2_8

Energy labels serve as a crucial tool for educating consumers on the energy efficiency of appliances. These labels enable consumers to make wise decisions that save money and reduce their carbon footprint by providing precise information on energy consumption, while energy-efficient appliances promote sustainability by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and conserving resources. By conserving natural resources by minimizing resource extraction and waste generation, the circular economy promotes sustainable development for future generations. This study observes Malaysian public awareness and knowledge of energy-efficient labeling and its acceptance of energy-labeled appliances. The study collected primary data from 791 participants in selected states of Malaysia. About 74.97% of people are willing to pay more for energy-efficient appliances to support sustainability. The study found that age, employment status, and environmental awareness are important factors that drive the public to spend more on energy-labeled appliances. Energy labels provide information about energy consumption and the environmental impact of products, thus supporting the circular economy. Recognition of their relevance by policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the public is crucial. Besides, the energy labels play a vital role in accomplishing SDG 7, “Affordable and Clean Energy.”

06/04/2025

We are pleased to share with you the Call for Papers for the upcoming International Conference on “Resilience, Sustainability and Digital Transformation in a Changing World: Perspectives from Southeast Asia,” organized by the College of Economics, Law, and Government, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH).

- Conference Dates: August 1–2, 2025
- Abstract Submission Deadline: May 5, 2025
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: June 25, 2025

The conference invites research and policy papers that explore technology-driven and sustainable responses to current economic, legal, and governance challenges in Southeast Asia. Key topics include (but are not limited to):
- Digital economy, green growth, and climate finance
- Environmental law and sustainable business regulation
- E-government, public policy, and climate adaptation
- Quantitative tools for resilience and sustainability
- Cultural and communication dimensions of resilience

The conference will feature contributions from scholars, policymakers, and practitioners across disciplines, with publication opportunities in peer-reviewed journals (including JABES, EDE, and IJEE) and edited volumes by Springer.

We encourage you to consider submitting your research or sharing this opportunity with colleagues in your network.

- Full call for papers and submission details: https://app.box.com/s/etya8cj6hzn42d1skpw2b5nozyypog9c

- Inquiries: [email protected]