2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance

The 2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance will be held in the historic city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from September 7 to 11, 2026. This conference continues a tradition of global Earth System Governance conferences that began in 2007. The theme for this year's conference is "Building Just and Sustainable Futures for Planetary Integrity," and it will be organized around six streams, including the five analytical lenses of the Earth System Governance Project and a sixth stream focused on the future of governance in this area. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about existing gaps and prospective reforms aimed at enhancing sustainability governance across various scales. The conference will also mark the initiation of a new ten-year plan for the Earth System Governance Project, allowing attendees to contribute their insights and feedback. For more details, including the agenda and registration information, visit the official conference website.