About ICOTWAS2026
The International Conference on Coastal and Tropical Water Sustainability (ICOTWAS 2025) will be conducted in a hybrid format, with online participation on July 17, 2026. This conference is designed to provide an international platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of coastal systems, tropical waters, aquatic environments, and sustainable water management.
The symposium aims to facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge theoretical insights, applied research findings, and innovative solutions addressing the sustainability challenges of coastal and tropical water environments. In addition, ICOTWAS seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote international research collaboration to support resilient and sustainable management of water resources in tropical and coastal regions.
Topics of interest
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:- Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Sustainability: Coastal ecosystem management and conservation; Coral reef and mangrove restoration; Coastal biodiversity and habitat protection; Marine pollution monitoring and mitigation; Coastal erosion and sediment management
- Tropical Water Resources and Management: Sustainable freshwater management in tropical regions; Groundwater and surface water interactions; Rainwater harvesting and water supply systems; Integrated watershed management; Water scarcity and adaptation strategies
- Pollution and Waste Management: Industrial and domestic wastewater treatment; Microplastics and emerging contaminants; Nutrient loading and eutrophication; Solid waste management in coastal communities; Circular economy approaches for water sustainability
- Climate Change Impacts and Resilience: Sea level rise and coastal flooding; Climate change adaptation for tropical waters; Disaster risk management for coastal and island communities; Modeling climate impacts on water resources and ecosystems; Policy and governance for climate resilience
- Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation: Fishery management and sustainable aquaculture; Conservation of endangered aquatic species; Ecological monitoring and biodiversity assessment; Invasive species management; Restoration of aquatic habitats
- Water Quality and Environmental Monitoring: Monitoring of physical, chemical, and biological water parameters; Remote sensing and GIS applications for coastal and tropical waters; Early warning systems for water pollution and contamination; Environmental risk assessment and mitigation; Citizen science and community-based monitoring
- Technological Innovations for Water Sustainability: Smart water management and IoT applications; Wastewater reuse and resource recovery technologies; Eco-friendly infrastructure for water treatment; Renewable energy integration in water systems; Innovative modeling and simulation tools
- Policy, Governance, and Community Engagement: Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM); Public awareness and community participation in water sustainability; Policy frameworks and regulatory compliance; Transboundary water management and cooperation; Education and capacity-building for sustainable water management
Important Date
Abstract Deadline:
June 15, 2026Submission link
Accept Abstract Notification
June 25, 2026
Full Paper Deadline: Submission link
June 25, 2026
Accept Full Paper Notification
June 30, 2026
Payment Confirmation
July 10, 2026
Symposium Event (online)
July 17, 2026
Publication
All papers will be peer reviewed prior to acceptance. The accepted paper will be considered for publication in:
1. Environmental Quality and Management Special Issue "Emerging Trends in Monitoring and Management of Water Environments in Tropical Region" (ESCI Q4 Impact Factor 1.3; Scimago Q3 SJR 0.381),
2. Environmental Quality and Management Special Issue "Resilient Coasts and Oceans: Integrating Physical, Chemical, and Biological Dimensions for Sustainability" (ESCI Q4 Impact Factor 1.3; Scimago Q3 SJR 0.381),
3. Bio-Interface Research in Applied Chemistry and that indexed in Scopus, ESCI, Chemical Abstract (ACS), and Scilit (MDPI),
4. Industrial and Domestic Waste Management (Sinta 2),
5. Tropical Aquatic and Soil Pollution (Sinta 3),
6. Civil and Sustainable Urban Engineering (Sinta 4),
7. Tropical Environment, Biology, and Technology (MyCite).
8. Sustainable Environmental Insight (MyCite)
Committees
Organizing committee
Chairman: Dr. Paran Gani (Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia)
Co-Chair: Prof. Dr. Tony Hadibarata (Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia)
Secretary: Dr. Risky Ayu Kristanti (National Research and Innovation Agency-BRIN, Indonesia)
Dr. Rubiyatno (Yamanashi University, Japan); Dr. Zainal Arifin, Rizky Ananda Putra, Dewi Kartika Sari, Agung Pratama Widodo (Tecno Scientifica)
Technical Committee
1. Dr. Siti Nor Hidayah Arifin, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2. Dr. Noraziah Binti Ahmad, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia
3. Dr. Muhammad Noor Hazwan bin Jusoh, Curtin University Malaysia
4. Ts. Dr. Mohd Syafiq Syazwan bin Mustafa, Universiti Tun Husssein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
5. Audrey Primus, Curtin University Malaysia
6. Dr. Muhamad Fikri Shohur, Kolej Vokasional, Malaysia
7. Josfirin Uding Rangga, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
8. Dr. Aida Baizura binti Baharim, Universiti Tun Husssein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
9. Dr. Lee Sin Li, Quest International University, Malaysia
10. Dr. Ang Kean Hua, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
If you are interested in becoming a member of the technical committee, please submit your details at: link
Contact
Dr. Z. Arifin
Email: icotwas@tecnoscientifica.com
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Tecno Scientifica Publishing Headquarters, Jakarta
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