Call for Papers: EU-VALUES International Conference, September 2026
Promoting the Green and Digital Transition across Regions
17 - 18 September 2026 at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Rabat (Morocco)
How are green and digital transitions reshaping patterns of development, governance, and international cooperation across Europe, Africa and other world regions? At a time of intensifying climate pressures, geopolitical tensions, and technological transformation, these transitions raise fundamental questions about sustainability, equity, and power in global governance.
The International EU-VALUES Conference on Promoting the Green and Digital Transition will take place 17–18 September 2026 at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Rabat (Morocco). The conference will bring together scholars and policymakers to examine the political, economic, and institutional dimensions of these transformations. We welcome theoretically informed and empirically grounded contributions addressing in English and French, inter alia:
Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, and Sustainability Goals
Climate change mitigation and environmental degradation
Consequences of climate change in Africa and beyond
Deforestation and biodiversity loss
Protection and sustainable management of natural resources
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Climate injustice
Green and Digital Transitions
Renewable energy systems
Circular economy models
Role of AI and big data in sustainability transitions
Regulatory frameworks and green/digital standards
Uneven impacts of green and digital transitions
Risks of digital transformation for Africa
Political Economy of Sustainability
Green finance and sustainable investment strategies
Role of public–private partnerships
Greening of trade via trade agreements or unilateral measures
Greening of global value chains
Trade-offs between economic growth and environmental protection
Geopolitics and Global Governance
The EU’s Global Gateway initiative
The European Green Deal and its external dimension
War, geopolitics, and climate policy (including the Middle East)
The evolving role of multilateral institutions in EU–external economic relations
EU–Africa Relations, Governance, and Development Models
Democratic governance and values in EU–Africa relations
African solutions, African models, pan-African values
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts of up to 300 words
Submission deadline: 1st of June 2026
Languages: English and French
All submissions will undergo peer review.
Important Dates
1st of June 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
10th of June 2026 – Notification of acceptance
Conference Details
Location: University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), Rabat
Dates: 17–18 September 2026
Working language: English and French
The conference will feature keynote lectures, panel discussions, and paper presentations.
Contact: For further information, please contact the EU-VALUES Team: euvalues@ibei.org