World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2026: WSBE26

Embrace the vision of a sustainable built environment at this conference in Melbourne. Dive deep into discussions on innovation and green practices for improving the built environment. Let your voice be heard amidst the brilliance of industry leaders, researchers, and pioneers.

Bringing together the best expertise and the latest research will support sustainable development and management of the built environment at all scales. We are excited to showcase our cutting-edge research and development and to encourage innovative thinking to address these critical issues. The City of Melbourne, known for its iconic green buildings and pioneering energy efficiency regulations, will provide a fitting backdrop for this global event.

As we approach WSBE26, there is a growing need to plan beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline of 2015-2030. This conference provides an opportunity to take stock and move from inaction to action, addressing important challenges such as the triple planetary crises. We aim to chart a new course for humanity, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and accelerating solutions for both the Global North and the Global South.

Conference Chair: Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga

Visit the SWBE 26 website.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.