We invite students, scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to join us at the international conference “Economics for Ecology”, dedicated to integrating economic principles with environmental sustainability in Europe and beyond. This event will provide a dynamic platform for exchanging research findings, innovative practices, and policy insights that contribute to the transition towards a green, circular, and inclusive economy.
Conference topics include (but are not limited to):
🌱 State Environmental Policy
🌱 Economic and Socio-Cultural Issues of Sustainable Development
🌱 Green and Circular Economics for a Sustainable Europe
🌱 Informational Economics
🌱 EU Practices for Sustainable Growth
🌱 Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, and Sustainable Development
🌱 Ecological Economics and Marketing in the EU
🌱 The Role of NGOs on the Path Towards Sustainable Development
🌱 Bridging Research, Industry, and Policy: Innovations for a Sustainable Europe
The conference is organized by the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration in cooperation with international and local academic and professional partners.
The Conference language is English.
The event is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
The conference also serves as a platform for sharing the outcomes of international projects co-funded by the European Union:
- Jean Monnet Chair “Strengthening EU Leadership and Capacity in Science and Innovation” (101175767—EU_STRENGHTS—ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH),
- Jean Monnet Module “Fostering EU Practices of Education for Sustainable Development through the Brand Language: Interdisciplinary Studies” (101085708—ESDbrandEU—ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), and
- Jean Monnet Module “Disruptive technologies for sustainable development in conditions of Industries 4.0 and 5.0: the EU Experience“ (101083435—DTSDI—ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH).
Participation in the conference is free of charge.
All submitted papers will undergo a peer review process.
Accepted papers will be published in the “Economics for Ecology” Conference Proceedings, with a DOI assigned, and made available in the SumDU Institutional Repository and on Zenodo.
Join us to shape the future of sustainable development through collaboration and science-driven solutions!
“Leave something for future generations!”
The International Conference of Students and Young Scientists “Economics for Ecology” was first held in 1992.
Let’s turn the pages of history and remember what a time it was. After the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine—like most of the former Soviet republics—was experiencing a critical stage in its formation and development as an independent state. This was manifested in high inflation, widespread poverty, and constant delays in wages and scholarships. It felt as if we were standing on the threshold of history. The situation required the consolidation of efforts and decisive measures by all social institutions.
Higher education institutions played an important role in finding solutions to these challenges. One of the most prominent among them is Sumy State University (SumDU)—a classical university with the 4th (highest) level of accreditation.
Sumy State University’s contribution to addressing the increasingly relevant relationship between economics and ecology was the establishment of the “Economics for Ecology” conference. The founder of the conference is Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Leonid Melnyk.
In its early years, individual foreign experts—those with whom contacts had already been established—were invited to participate. In some years, representatives of the UN Environment Programme and international volunteers also took part. Initially, the majority of reports, scientific developments, and project presentations came from experienced scientists and professionals from Belgium, Ukraine, and the Peace Corps. Over time, the number of participants among students and young researchers increased.
Starting in 1998, a student-led initiative changed the format of the conference. The theoretical part (discussions of key topics and round tables) was held at the university, while the practical part (intellectual team games and cultural activities) took place at recreation centers, often featuring events that reflected the national traditions of the participants.
Throughout its existence, the conference has welcomed participants from various regions of Ukraine and numerous countries around the world, including Lithuania, Turkey, Italy, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Serbia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Nigeria, Poland, Estonia, Ghana, Hungary, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Burundi, Bangladesh, Belarus, Kenya, Germany, Uganda, the USA, Canada, Romania, Moldova, and many others.
The “Economics for Ecology” conference became a launching pad for many promising young professionals who went on to defend their research based on the materials they presented at the event. One such example is former conference chair Oleksandr Romanko, who now works in Canada. Conference alumni—postgraduate students and educators—have raised a new generation of talented successors, to whom we proudly pass the baton in the fight for a better future. After all, the motto of our conference remains: “Leave something for future generations!”
Today, it is especially important for us—the community that grew up and developed as researchers through the sessions and events of “Economics for Ecology”—to preserve and strengthen our scientific traditions and networks.
Recognizing the need to move forward, in 2025 we are updating the visual identity of “Economics for Ecology” to reflect the context of digital transformation, while continuing to honor and preserve its traditions.
We are pleased to invite students, scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to participate in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Economics for Ecology”.
🟢 Participation in the conference is free of charge.
🟢 The Conference language is English.
🟢 All submitted papers will undergo a peer-review process.
🟢 Accepted papers will be published in the “Economics for Ecology” Conference Proceedings
🟢 Each paper will be assigned a DOI and made available in the online archive of the SumDU Institutional Repository and Zenodo.
Join us to contribute to the dialogue on the intersection of economics and ecology—and help “leave something for future generations”!
Only original papers are accepted. Authors are fully responsible for the content provided.
Submission Format
Please submit your abstract as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
Length & Layout
- Length: 2–4 pages
- Paper size: A5
- Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt
- Line spacing: Single
- Paragraph indentation: 1.0 cm
- Margins:
- Left: 20 mm
- Right: 10 mm
- Top and Bottom: 20 mm
Figures, Tables, and Formulas
- All tables, illustrations, and diagrams must be numbered, titled, and clearly labeled.
- Table captions should be centered and placed above the table.
- Figure captions should be centered and placed below the figure.
- Always indicate the source directly below each table or figure.
- Formulas should be created using Microsoft Equation Editor, numbered in parentheses, and right-aligned.
References and In-Text Citations
- Include only the references cited in the text.
- Use APA Style (7th Edition) for formatting.
- In-text citation examples:
- Single source: (Smith et al., 2024)
- Multiple sources: (Smith et al., 2024; Miller et al., 2024)
Examples of References (APA Style)
- Books:
Smith, J. A. (2020). Sustainability and innovation: A global perspective. Oxford University Press. - Journal Articles:
Brown, T., & Green, R. (2018). Sustainable practices in digital transformation. Journal of Innovation Studies, 15(3), 123–145. https://doi.org/10.1234/abc123 - Conference Proceedings:
Taylor, M., & White, P. (2022). Innovations in Industry 4.0 for sustainable growth. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Sustainability (pp. 45–60). Springer. - Web Sources:
Johnson, K. (2023, March 10). Digital transformation in EU economies. European Research Portal. https://www.eu-researchportal.org
Dear authors, to ensure the clarity and quality of your submissions, please follow the structure outlined below for your conference paper:
- Title and Affiliation
The paper should begin with the title of your work, clearly reflecting the topic and focus of your research. Following the title, please include the author’s name(s), their academic degree(s), and institutional affiliation(s). For example:
“Formation of Global Value Chains: Opportunities and Strategies of Companies”
Iryna Soloviy, PhD, As. Prof., Sumy State University, Ukraine - Introduction
In this section, explain the significance of your research topic, demonstrating its relevance in the context of current issues or trends in the relevant field. Provide background information and key aspects related to your topic. Clearly state the research question or hypothesis that your paper aims to address. - Data and Methods
Describe the datasets used in your study, specifying their sources (e.g., industry reports, surveys, financial data). Explain the methods of data collection, whether qualitative (e.g., interviews, case studies) or quantitative (e.g., statistical analysis, surveys). Discuss the tools and techniques used for analysis, including any software or models employed. - Results
In this section, present the main findings of your study. Provide clear descriptions of the results, supported by relevant data. Use tables, figures, or diagrams to visually represent key data points and highlight the most important observations. Ensure that your results directly address the research question or hypothesis. - Conclusions
Summarize the implications of your findings, explaining how they contribute to the field and what practical or theoretical impact they may have. Discuss any limitations of your study that might affect the interpretation of results, and suggest potential directions for future research. - References
Include a complete list of all sources cited in your paper, formatted according to the APA citation style. Ensure that all references are correctly cited and presented.
📥 Download the Conference Paper Template
Click the link below to download the official conference paper template (MS Word format):
Please use this template to format your abstract before submission. Submissions that do not follow the formatting guidelines may be returned for revision.
Conference topics include (but are not limited to):
🌱 State Environmental Policy
🌱 Economic and Socio-Cultural Issues of Sustainable Development
🌱 Green and Circular Economics for a Sustainable Europe
🌱 Informational Economics
🌱 EU Practices for Sustainable Growth
🌱 Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, and Sustainable Development
🌱 Ecological Economics and Marketing in the EU
🌱 The Role of NGOs on the Path Towards Sustainable Development
🌱 Bridging Research, Industry, and Policy: Innovations for a Sustainable Europe
- Full paper or papers submission deadline:April 15, 2025
- Author acceptance notification:May 5, 2025
- Payment deadline:no conference fee
- Program announcement:May 5, 2025
- Conference dates:May 13-16, 2025
Chair:
Dr., Prof. Oleksandra KARINTSEVA, Head of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Co-chairs:
Dr. Oleksandr KUBATKO, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Dr. Leonid MELNYK, Professor of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Dr. Inna KOBLIANSKA, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Dr. Iryna Ushchapovska, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Germanic Philology, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine, Head of the Center for Ukrainian-Polish Cooperation “Sloboda”
Dr. Oleksii YEHORCHENKOV, Associate Professor, Researcher of Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Prof. Jean-Marc TROUILLE, Jean Monnet Chair, Associate Professor, School of Management, University of Bradford, UK
Prof. Tatjana TAMBOVCEVA, Riga Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Economics and Management, Riga, Latvia
Members of the Organizational Committee:
Hynek ROUBÍK, Ph.D., Biogas Research Team – Group Leader, CZU mobiLAB Solutions, Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Prof. Emmanuel BOON, International Centre for Enterprise and Sustainable Development (ICED), Accra, Ghana
Dr. Iryna SOTNYK, Professor of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Oleksandr MATSENKO, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Dr. Iryna BURLAKOVA, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Technical Secretary:
Zavdovieva Yuliia, assistant of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine
Conference held under the patronage and in partnership with:
🏛️ Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine 🇺🇦
🏛️ Sumy State University 🇺🇦
🏛️ University of Bradford, School of Management 🇬🇧
🏛️ Riga Technical University 🇱🇻
🏛️ Czech University of Life Sciences Prague 🇨🇿
🏛️ University of New Brunswick 🇨🇦
🏛️ Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava 🇸🇰
🏛️ International Centre for Enterprise and Sustainable Development (ICED), Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭
2025
Dr. Prof. Leonid MELNYK, Dr. Sc., Professor of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, Sumy State University; Director of the Institute for Development Economics of the Ministry of Education & Science and The National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Sumy, Ukraine
Prof. Jean-Marc TROUILLE, Jean Monnet Professor and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence “The European Union and Regional Integration in the East African Community”, School of Management, Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences, University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Dr. Prof. Laszlo VASA, Dr. Sc., Professor, Director of the Doctoral School of Regional and Business Administration Sciences at Széchenyi István University, Senior Research Fellow at The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, Godello, Hungary
Dr. Muhammad Ali NASIR, PhD, Associate Professor in Economics and Programme Director for MSc Economics and MSc Economics & Finance at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, Visiting fellow University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Dr. Helena MYEYA, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Dar es salaam, Mkwawa University College of Education, Iringa, Tanzania
Jaka NUGRAHA, S.A.B., M.A.B., Assistant Professor at Surabaya State University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Accepted papers will be published in the “Economics for Ecology” Conference Proceedings with a DOI assigned. The proceedings will be made available in the online archives of the SumDU Institutional Repository and Zenodo.
The Conference Proceedings will be prepared in electronic format after the conference and distributed via email.
The Conference Proceedings are indexed by Google Scholar.