About us

The 7th International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Islands (IC2UHI 2026) aims to address one of the most pressing urban environmental challenges of our time. It provides a global platform for sharing knowledge and innovative strategies for mitigating urban heat island (UHI) effects. The conference focuses on the science, design, engineering, and public policies related to the interdisciplinary nature of UHI challenges, inviting scientists, academics, engineers, architects, builders, policymakers, and government officials to share insights and research findings.

Important Dates

Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Abstract registration deadline
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
Submission deadline

Call For Paper

Urban heat island and air pollution
Urban environmental evaluation and tool development
Smart and sustainable urban planning
Urban heat island mitigation and low-carbon development
Environmental effects from urban typology
Environmental effects from anthropogenic heat emission
Urban vegetation
Cool material development and application
Urban transportation system and urban heat island
Environmental and health impact of climate change
Urban heat island mitigation strategy and policy development
Experiences of current policies
Development and application of decision support tools
Heat-resilient urban planning, design, and governance
Urban ventilation
Drivers and barriers for mitigation and adaptation

The conference invites scientists, academics, engineers, architects, builders, policymakers, and government officials from around the world to come together and share their insights, research findings, and real-world experiences in tackling urban heat islands.