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Blue Economy & Sustainable Development

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Blue Economy and Sustainable Development: Building Resilient Coastal Communities and Well-Being

Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Blue Economy. Join us at IIT Kharagpur for an insightful hybrid international conference.

Pre-Conf: 10 DEC 2026 | Conf: 11-12 DEC 2026
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About the Conference

Empowering Oceans, Communities & Well-Being

The Blue Economy offers opportunities to achieve economic growth while conserving marine ecosystems and improving coastal livelihoods. However, climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and livelihood insecurity pose growing challenges to sustainable ocean-based development.

The conference aims to explore sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive Blue Economy pathways, with a strong focus on human well-being, coastal communities, livelihoods, innovation, technology, and policy. It will bring together diverse stakeholders to discuss solutions for building healthy oceans, resilient communities, and sustainable coastal futures.

Hybrid Mode
Join physically at IIT Kharagpur or virtually online.
Publication
Selected papers considered for Edited volume or Journal Special Issue.

Quick Highlights

  • Pre-Conference Workshop: 10 December 2026
  • Main Conference: 11-12 December 2026
  • Abstract Submission Email: blue.economy.iitkgp@gmail.com
  • Hosted By: Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, IIT Kharagpur

Conference Themes

Explore Tracks & Sub-Themes

Comprehensive tracks covering policy, science, resilience, and human well-being.

THEME 1

Blue Economy, Sustainability & Human Well-being

  • • Blue Economy and Sustainable Development
  • • Ocean Sustainability and Human Well-being
  • • Coastal Livelihoods, Quality of Life and Happiness
  • • Social Equity, Inclusion and Well-being
  • • Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyles
  • • Ocean-Human-Well-being Connections
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THEME 2

Climate Change, Coastal Ecosystems & Resilience

  • • Climate Change and Ocean Health
  • • Coastal Vulnerability and Community Well-being
  • • Climate Resilience and Adaptive Capacity
  • • Marine Biodiversity and Ecological Well-being
  • • Nature-based Solutions and Human Well-being
  • • Climate-Risks, Mental Well-being and Community Resilience
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THEME 3

Fisheries, Blue Livelihoods & Coastal Communities

  • • Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • • Fisher Livelihoods and Subjective Well-being
  • • Livelihood Diversification and Quality of Life
  • • Community-based Resource Management
  • • Gender, Equity and Social Well-being
  • • Blue Jobs, Decent Work and Inclusive Growth
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THEME 4

Blue Economy Sectors, Innovation & Technology

  • • Marine Renewable Energy
  • • Sustainable Maritime Transport and Ports
  • • Coastal and Marine Tourism
  • • Marine Biotechnology and Bioeconomy
  • • AI, GIS and Digital Technologies for Ocean Management
  • • Blue Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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THEME 5

Coastal Development, Communities & Social Transformation

  • • Coastal Urbanisation and Sustainable Development
  • • Coastal Communities and Social Change
  • • Migration, Mobility and Blue Livelihoods
  • • Traditional Knowledge and Community Institutions
  • • Coastal Poverty, Inequality and Social Justice
  • • Education, Skills and Capacity Building for Blue Futures
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THEME 6

India's Blue Economy: Policy, Practice & Future Pathways

  • • Blue Economy Policy and Institutional Frameworks
  • • Coastal Resource Governance and Management
  • • Marine Conservation and Biodiversity Protection
  • • Coastal Development, Livelihoods and Well-being
  • • Climate Adaptation and Resilient Coastal Communities
  • • Emerging Opportunities & Future Directions
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Schedule Timeline

Key Dates & Deadlines

Please make note of important abstract submission and registration milestones.

20 September 2026

Abstract Submission Opens

20 October 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

30 October 2026

Acceptance Notification

01 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

Early Bird Registration

15 November 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline

16 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

Late Registration

Join the Event

Registration Fee Structure

Avail early bird discounts by registering between 01 Nov and 15 Nov 2026.

Category Early Bird Registration
(01 Nov – 15 Nov, 2026)		 Late Registration
(16 Nov – 30 Nov, 2026)
Scholars / Students INR 1500 INR 2000
Faculty INR 3000 INR 3500
Industrial Professionals INR 5000 INR 5500
Scholars / Students (International) USD 100 USD 150
Faculty (International) USD 150 USD 200
Industry Professionals (International) USD 200 USD 250
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Leadership

Convenor & Co-Convenors

Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, IIT Kharagpur

AM

Prof. Atasi Mohanty

Convenor

Associate Professor, Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India

PD

Dr. Pritha Datta

Co-Convenor

Assistant Professor, Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India

ST

Dr. Sannet Thomas

Co-Convenor

Postdoctoral Fellow, Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India