The 1st International Conference on Climate Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Futures (ICCRSF 2025) is organised by the Vaal University of Technology’s Faculty of Human Sciences through a partnership with the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF), Great Zimbabwe University, the University of South Africa, Fort Hare University, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Maasai Mara University (Kenya).  In this regard, a diverse range of participants, including academic institutions and research centres focused on climate science and sustainability; government agencies responsible for environmental protection and agriculture; NGOs advocating for climate action and community resilience; and industry leaders from renewable energy, agriculture, and tourism, are invited. Furthermore, international organisations like the United Nations and World Bank, community-based organisations engaged in sustainable practices, students and researchers conducting relevant studies, policymakers involved in climate policy development, media representatives covering environmental issues, funding agencies supporting climate initiatives, and indigenous communities sharing traditional knowledge are also invited.

Supporting Journals

• TESA Track Supporting Journal: African Journal for Tourism and Hospitality ( DHET and Scopus Approved )
• The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa (Scopus and DHET Approved)
• South African Journal of Agricultural Extension (SCOPUS, DHET Approved)
• Koedoe Journal (WOS, SCOPUS AND DHET Approved)
• Journal of Consumer Sciences DHET Accredited
• Journal of Place Management and Development (Q2 Scopus Indexed)