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: 64 No. of papers Accepted: 21 As of July,03, 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. If you require more information, please contact our office.   Conference Secretariat Ontario International Development Agency  2581 River Mist Road Ottawa, Ontario, K2J 6G1 Canada. 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