21st International Conference on Sustainable Development Ottawa, Canada July 15-16, 2025  University of Ottawa Faculty of Social Sciences Social Sciences Building 120 University Private Ottawa, Ontario  Canada 21st International Conference on Sustainable Development is jointly presented by International Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Law (ICIRL), Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy (CRSJP) at Laurentian University and Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) in Canada.     Important Dates Last Day to submit Abstract / Paper / Presentation - June 25, 2025 Last date to register - June 30, 2025     Note:  Abstracts/Papers, acceptances issued on a rolling basis until June 25, 2025 Please submit your Abstract/Full lenghth 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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Introduction   This conference has the following objectives, • to provide an interdisciplinary forum on global sustainable development for practitioners and academics; • to foster dialogue among various stakeholders, including senior level policy makers, academics, and practitioners; • to propose multidisciplinary strategies for economic, sociopolitical, cultural, and institutional changes; • to allow stakeholders to share their experiences and research results about all aspects of sustainable human and social development; • to discuss the practical challenges encountered in promoting sustainable development and the solutions adopted; and • to find global partners for future business or research collaborations.   Paper Submission All full text papers and abstracts will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, relevance to conference. The submissions will be chosen based on technical merit, interest, applicability, and how well they fit a coherent and balanced technical program. Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full text papers and abstracts  via email in a  MS word .doc, .docx file format to the   oida@ontariointernational.org   .Please submit your paper or/and abstract to the respective conference early as possible.   Journal Publication Conference  abstracts will be published on Conference  book of Abstracts (ISSN 1923-6670) and selected full length papers on the OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development ISSN 1923-6654 (print) 1923-6662 (online). OIDA IJSD Journal also can access here. OIDA IJSD Journal cross polinate with SSRN.  All submitted papers will have opportunities for consideration. The selection will be carried out during the review process as well as at the conference presentation stage. Submitted papers must not be under consideration by any other journal or publication. The final decision will be made based on peer review reports. All accepted papers will be indexed in SCOPUS, DOAJ, SSRN, and AMICUS, Library and Archives Canada's database to ensure  their permanent preservation for present and future generations.  Note: Please refer to the Titles on SCOPUS and download the Titles on SCOPUS from the Source Title list in the xlsx file. Please search under the SCOPUS Sources tab for the keyword OIDA. SCOPUS Record ID: 21101260637   The abstracts of full lenghth papers will be published  prior to the conference and electronic copy distributed to all registered participants at the conference   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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