24th International Conference on Sustainable Development 2026 October 21, 2026 Event Location    University of Melbourne, Melbourne Business School , 200 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia. 24th International Conference on Sustainable Development 2026 is jointly presented by International Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Law (ICIRL),    Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy (CRSJP) at Laurentian University, Canada; Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA), Canada;    Important Dates  Last Day to submit Abstract / Paper / Presentation - October 02, 2026 Last date to register - October 10, 2026   Note:  Abstracts/Papers, acceptances issued on a rolling basis until October 07, 2026. Please submit your Abstract/Paper as early as possible Major Themes  The International Conference on Sustainable Development consists of following themes. 1. Development, 2. Economics, 3. Environment and Natural Resources, 4. Food and Agriculture, 5. Governance,   6. Health, 7. Information and communication, 8. Science and technology, 9. Social policy. 10. Gender equality  

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Book of Accepted Abstracts Accepted Papers No. of Papers Received: 185 No. of papers Accepted: 48 Acceptance Ratio: 25.94% As of August 22,  2026 001. An In-Depth Analysis of Cyberattack Prevalence and Digital Forensics Technology Application: A Critical Assessment of Contemporary Investigative Practices Nokuthula Sibisi 1, Siyanda Dlamini 2 1,2 University of Zululand, South Africa. 002. Organized crime: The challenges of controlling international criminal networks in South Africa Dumisani Quiet Mabunda University of South Africa, South Africa. 003. Relief-Dependency Paradox: A Critical Analysis of Municipal Food Parcel Distribution and Sustainable Livelihoods in Rural communities of South Africa Fikile Gladys Xaba University of Zululand, South Africa. South Africa. 004. Experiences of Women and Young Girls Living with Albinism in Rural Communities in KwaZulu-Natal: A literature review Mbongeni Mfanasibili Shabalala University of Zululand, South Africa. 005. Exploring the intervention strategies for combating and preventing the abuse and brutal killings of people with albinism in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mbongeni Mfanasibili Shabalala University of Zululand, South Africa. 006. Exploring Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal: A Review of Literature Petros Nhlavu Dlamini 1, Nkosingiphile Zungu 2 1,2 Department of Information Studies, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa,  KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 007. The Safety and Effectiveness of Traditional Medicine Used by Pregnant Women: A Review of Literature Petros Nhlavu Dlamini  Department of Information Studies, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa,  KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 008. Linguistic Reorientation and Identity Negotiation of Filipino Students in Short-Term International Mobility Programs Gianinna Elaine Malapote Labicane Romblon State University, Philippines. 009. Digital transformation for sustainable & inclusive pedagogy (SDGs 4,9,10): Behavioral intentions, perceptions, and extent of AI Integration among English language teachers Gianinna Elaine M. Labicane College of Arts and Sciences, Romblon State University, Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines. 010. Institutional Failure and the Rule of Law: Developing a Disciplinary Management Model for the South African Police Service Mamosa Mercy Mokoena 1, Jacob Tseko Mofokeng 2,* 1 South African Police Service, South Africa. 2 University of South Africa, South Africa. 011 - Not Available 012. Exploring the perspectives of students and SRC members on crime prevention measures at selected Gauteng University Campuses Victor Mothakge Mpaketsane 1, Jacob Tseko Mofokeng 2,* 1,2 University of South Africa, South Africa. 013. Assessment of Urban Growth Typologies and their impact on Green Space Dynamics and Thermal Ecological Stress: A Case of Thiruvananthapuram Region, Kerala, India Adinarayanane Ramamurthy 1,*, Reshmi Rufus 2 1,2 School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada, Government of India. 014. Enhancing Student Engagement Through Social Media Integration in Learning Management Systems: A Case Study Approach Lungile Willie 1, Tranos  Zuva 2 1,2 Vaal University of Technology, South Africa. 015. The Role of Tax Audit on Tax Compliance Behavior of Tax payers: A Case Study at Ministry of Revenue Jimma Branch Office Anwar Ahmed Abafogi 1, Xia Han 2 1,2 School of Government Audit, Nanjing Audit University, China. 016. Nigeria's Reliance on Oil Revenues and the State's Capacity to Foster Economic Diversification: Lessons From Resource-rich African Economies. Rahila Timothy Dantong 1, Ishaku Bitrus Lere 2, Izang Markus Arum 3 1,2,3 Plateaus State University, Bokkos, P.M.B. 2012, Jos Plateau State, Nigeria. 017. The Care-Control Paradox: Analysis of the Detention, Education, and Rights of Children in African Secure Facilities Lebogang Precious Mothoane 1, Moitsadi Zitha 2 1 Independent researcher, South Africa. 2 University of South Africa, South Africa. 018. Not available 019. Towards Green Recycling: Legal Imperatives for TSDF Compliance in Bangladesh’s Ship Recycling industry Ishtiaque Ahmed 1, Md. Mahmudul Islam 2 1 North South University, Bangladesh. 2 The Equitas School of Law, Bangladesh. 020. Examining Entrepreneurial Leadership for Business Sustainability: An Empirical Study on Women-Owned MSMEs in Johor, Malaysia Siti Sarah  Omar 1,*, Nurul Fadzilla  Mohd Aris 2,  Noor Aslinda  Abu Seman 3 1,2,3 Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia. 021. Understanding Conventional and Creative Tourism Through the Lens of Spirituality: Implications for Sustainable Development T.M.S.P.K.  Thennakoon 1,* , Rohana Ulluwishewa 2,    Indujeewa  K. Peiris 3,   P.S.D. Guruge 4, Gayasha K. Paranamana 5, K.P.W.D.R. Weerasinghe 6 1 Department of Geography & International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 An Independent Researcher in Spirituality and Sustainability, Palmerston North, New Zealand. 3 Open Polytechnic. New Zealand. 4 Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 5 NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka. 6 Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. 022. Perpetrators' Modus Operandi In Ritual Murders In South Africa: A Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Data Analytics Approach to Pattern Recognition Precious Tintshwalo Zikhayi University of South Africa, South Africa. 023. Orchestrating Digital Transformation in Indian Higher Education: The Synergistic Impact of AI Adoption on Enrollment Efficiency and Sustainable Human Resource Management Nethra Chandrashaker 1, Aruna Adarsh 2 1JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, India. 2 JSS Center for Management Studies, JSSSTU, Mysuru, India. 024.   Managing of Spreading of HIV/AIDS in East Africa a Focus on Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Norman Adamson King University of Iringa, Tanzania. 025. Universal Love as a Catalyst for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals: The Positive Psychology-Based LUVORA Framework Niluka Hettige Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Si Lanka. 026. Special Session - Sustainable Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) The Sustainable Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) Approach to Sustainability Education and Practice: From the Classroom to the Workplace Richard C. Smardon 1, Paul A. Barresi *2, and Michael A. Reiter 3 1 Department of Environmental Studies, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, U.S.A. 2 Department of Social Sciences, School of Arts, Sciences, and Education, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, U.S.A. 3 Department of Integrated Environmental Science, College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL, U.S.A. 027. Bridging Circular Economy Strategies and Unpacking the Financial Payoffs: The Mediating Role of Human-Centric Sustainable Supply Chains Aloka K. R.1, Sridevi  M Kulenur *2,  Sumalatha Manjunath 3, Rakesh  Damodar 4 1,2,4 JSS – CMS, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, India. 3 Department of Management Studies and Research Centre, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, India. 028. Correlates of unaddressed school violence and the prevalence of Gender-Based Violence in  institutions of higher learning Mandisa Samukelisiwe Makhaye *1, Nomakhosi  Nomathemba Sibisi 2 1 University of Zululand, South Africa. 2 University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. 029. Sustainable Digital Pedagogy in Rural Higher Education: Bridging the Policy-Practice Gap for Educational Equity Rivoningo Nyiko Msisinyane *1, Jacob Tseko Mofokeng 2 1,2 University of South Africa, South Africa. 030. Double Duty: Professional and Domestic Invisible Labour Among Women Social Work Practitioners in South Africa's Public Health System Nondumiso Yolande Hadebe University of Zululand, South Africa. 031. An Integrated Legal Robust Framework for evaluating the nexus between LVC and TOD in Indian Cities: Evidence from a Systematic Literature Review. Shary S.V.*1, Adinarayanane Ramamurthy 2 1,2 School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada, Government of India. 032. Pollution to Purity by Design: Wastewater as a resource, learnings from Gujarat, India Shweta Sinha Deshpande *1,   Sanjay Abhay Deshpande 2 1 Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, India. 2 Clearford India Private Limited, India. 033. Born of a Woman but Raised by the Streets: Reframing Child Socialisation through Indigenous Knowledge Systems in South Africa Lungile Prudence Zond University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 034. The Role of Arbitration Court for Promoting Trade Justice in Fiji: A Case Study Noor Mohammad *1, Aziz Mohammed 2, Sanjana Ashni Datt 3 1,2,3 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 035. Sextual Harassment in Fiji: A Case Study Noor Mohammad *1, Aziz Mohammed 2, Shaheen Bibi 3 1,2,3 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 036. The Prospects and Challenges of Anti Domestic Violence Laws and Policies in Fiji: A Case Study Noor Mohammad *1, Aziz  Mohammed 2,  Shietal  Sharma 3 1,2,3 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 037. Morphological Transformation of Traditional Houses in a Living Heritage City: The Case of Hoi An, Vietnam Ngoc Phuong Tran 1, Nawit Ongsavangchai 2, Minh Tam Quang 3, Thi Thu Ha Nguyen *4 1,2,3 Chiang Mai University, Thailand. 4 Can Tho University, Vietnam. 038. Digital Payment Platforms and Consumer Protection in Fiji: A Case Study of the Vodafone E-Ticketing System Noor Mohammad *1, Aziz Mohammed 2, Misiko Nabong 3, Sulita Naibita 4 1,2,3,4 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 039. Communicating for Sustainable Citizenship: A Qualitative Case Study of Mother Tongue Vs English Medium Instruction in Sri Lankan Schools Shrilal Jayasekara *1, Nelum Kanthilatha *2, Tudor Weerasinghe 3 1 Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 Department of Anthropology and International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 3 Faculty of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 040. Defective Product Litigations and Implications For Sustainable Development Gbade  Olomu Akinrinmade Faculty of Law, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Ogun State, Nigeria. 041. Child Labour in Fiji: A Case Study Esther Rosinifola 1, Noor Mohammad *2, Aziz Mohammed 3 1,2,3 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 042. The Role of the Supreme Court in Amending Fiji’s Constitution: A Case Study Sairusi Tui 1, Noor Mohammad *2, Aziz Mohammed 3 1,2,3 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 043. Consumer Protection in Fiji Digital Economy: A Case Study Noor Mohammad *1, Aziz Mohammed 2, Dale Wise 3, Iowane Masibalavu 4 1,2,3,4 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 044. Disaster Capitalism and the Political Economy of Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study from Sri Lanka Nirosha Ruwanpathirana *1, Virasha Godakanda 2, Suranjith Gunasekara 3, Prabhashini Menike 4 1 Department of Sociology and International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (ICMS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 3 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 4 Department of Sociology and International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (ICMS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 045. Determinants of Environmentally Friendly Building Material Selection in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam: An Empirical Analysis of Construction Decision-Making Thi Thu Ha  Nguyen 1, Jieh-Haur Chen 2, Ngoc Phuong Tran 3, Quang Vinh Bui *4 1 Can Tho University, Vietnam. 2 National Central University, Taiwan. 3 Chiang Mai University, Thailand. 4 National Central University, Taiwan. 046. The Role of Digital Radiography in Improving Healthcare Service Delivery and Radiation Safety in Fiji: A Case Study Jimaima Qumivutia 1, Noor Mohammad *2, Aziz Mohammed 3 1,2,3 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 047. Market Access and Consumer Protection in Fiji Poultry Industry: A Case Study Swastika Raj1, Ashika Sharma 2, Noor Mohammad 3*, Aziz Mohammed 4 1,2,3,4, JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. 048. Smoking Culture in Fiji: A Case Study Ayush Narayan 1, Rosalia Raqato 2, Noor Mohammad 3*, Aziz Mohammed 4 1,2,3,4 JDP School of Law, Samabula Campus, University of Fiji, Suva, Fiji If you require more information, please contact our office.   Conference Secretariat Ontario International Development Agency  2581 River Mist Road Ottawa, Ontario, K2J 6G1 Canada. Tel: + 1 613 612 7615 e-mail: oida@ontariointernational.org website: www.ontariointernational.org  

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