The Second ISETS International Conference
“Boosting Energy Transition for Greener Economy”
1-4 November 2024
Nanjing, China
The International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) will organise its second international conference on November 1-4, 2024, in Nanjing, in cooperation with College of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA).
The conference will address critical issues in sustainable energy transition and the global response to climate change. Its goal is to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue on the intersection of energy policy, climate governance, and technological innovation by bringing together leading academics, analysts, policymakers, and industry experts. This conference aims to foster collaborative approaches and innovative solutions for a sustainable and equitable energy future in the context of global climate challenges.
The conference venue, Nanjing, is a renowned historical and cultural city and serves as the capital of Jiangsu Province in China. It is celebrated for its profound historical significance, seamlessly blending ancient traditions showcased through its numerous historical sites with modern urban advancements. As a vital hub for education and research, Nanjing offers a unique fusion of cultural heritage and contemporary vibrancy. Hosting a conference in Nanjing not only grants attendees access to a city steeped in history and culture but also provides a modern, dynamic environment that fosters academic and professional exchanges.
Call for Special Session proposals:
The ISETS International Conference is now accepting applications for “Concurrent Sessions.” Each concurrent session is approximately 100 minutes in duration and should include a minimum of 4 paper presentations. The session organizer or their team can present a maximum of 2 papers during the session. Session organizers will be responsible for promoting the workshop, selecting, and reviewing the final report papers.
Following the conclusion of the Conference, papers presented during the sessions will be considered for publication in special issues.
Please send your proposal to events@isets.org; and isets2024@hotmail.com.
Proposals to organize Sessions should include the following information:
- The title of the Session
- The name, affiliation, mailing address and e-mail address(es) of the proposer(s)
- A description of the topic of the Session (not exceeding 100 words)
- A short description on the means of advertisement for the Session
- Paper title and authors
Call for papers:
Papers to be considered include but are not limited to the following list of topics:
- Energy transition economics, policy and finance
- Modelling and pathways to carbon neutrality
- Energy, carbon, electricity and stock markets
- Energy security, risks and economy
- Finance and investment
- Energy pricing and market dynamics
- Environmental impacts and governance, ESG
- Social impacts and management
- Innovation, Research & Demonstration
The Call For Abstracts can be downloaded at: Call for Abstracts-2nd Conference 202401
Organizer:
International Society for Energy Transition Studies
Local Host:
College of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
Media Collaborators
Honorary Conference Chairs
H.E. Dr. Suwit Khunkitti, Chairperson of the ISETS Advisory Committee
Professor Xiansheng Sun, Chairperson of the ISETS Council
Co-Chairs
Professor Xunpeng Shi, Research Principal, Australia-China Relations Institute, UTS& President, ISETS
Scientific Committee
Chair: Dayong Zhang, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics; ISETS Vice President
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Weerawat Chantanakome, Ministry Councilor for International Affairs, Ministry of Energy, Thailand; Member of ISETS Advisory Committee
Professor Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Tokai University; ISETS Vice President
Members:
Professor Jun Arima, University of Tokyo
Professor Fukunari Kimura, Keio University
Mr Shigeru Kimura, ERIA
Associate Professor James Cheong, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Professor Llewelyn Hughes, Australian National University
Professor Qiang Ji, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Professor Tatiana Mitrova, Columbia University
Dr Victor Nian, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources (CSER)
Dr Jinho Park, Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI)
Dr Maxensius Tri Sambodo, Indonesian Institute of Sciences
Professor Vinod Sharma, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)
Dr Yongping Zhai, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Program Committee
Chair: Qiang Ji, Chinese Academy of Sciences; ISETS Vice President
Co-Chairs: Phoumin Han, ERIA; ISETS Council Member
Organising Committee
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Muyi Yang, Asia Society Policy Institute; ISETS Deputy Secretary
Yongping Sun, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; ISETS Vice President
Professor Shabbir Gheewala, The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
Coordinators
Professor Chin-Hsien Yu, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Professor Keying Wang, Hubei University of Economics
Mr Eddy Siyu Ma, Chongqing Renewable Energy Society
Members
Dr Yifan Shen, Tongji University
Plenary Sessions Panellists & Speakers
Xiansheng Sun
Fromer Secretary General of International Energy ForumDr Sun Xiansheng took up post as the International Energy Forum （IEF) Secretary General on 1 August 2016. Prior to his election Dr Sun was the President of China National Petroleum Corporation’s (CNPC) Economics and Technology Research Institute (ETRI) where he lead a team of over 370 staff members. With more than 30 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, Dr Sun has accumulated practical industry experience in oil & gas production, trading and pipeline construction. In previous roles he has served as Director of the Legal & Contract Department of CNPC International Cooperation Bureau, Vice President of CNODC (China National Exploration and Development Company), Chairman of JOC and President of Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company CNPC and also President of PetroDar company. Dr Sun also served as Chairman of the CNPC subsidiary companies in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, and as Chairman and Chief Negotiator of China Kazakhstan Oil Pipeline Co. Moreover, as a representative of the Chinese government, Dr Sun participated in the dialogue with OPEC and worked as chief coordinator in setting and revising production sharing contracts both for crude oil and unconventional gas for CNPC. Dr Sun holds an LLM and Ph.D from the University of Dundee, UK.
Nobuo TANAKA
Executive Director Emeritus, The International Energy Agency (IEA)Mr Nobuo Tanaka currently serves as the Chairman of the steering committee of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF), established by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2014. During his tenure as the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) from 2007 to 2011, he initiated a collective release of oil stocks in June 2011. Starting his career in 1973 at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), he has held various high-ranking positions, including Director-General of the Multilateral Trade System Department. While serving as the Minister for Industry, Trade, and Energy at the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC, he played a significant role in bilateral trade issues with the US. Additionally, he has twice served as the Director for Science, Technology, and Industry (DSTI) at the Paris-based international organization, OECD. Currently, as the CEO of Tanaka Global Inc, he provides advisory services to several Japanese and international companies.
Suwit Khunkitti
former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, ThailandH.E. Dr. Suwit Kjunkitti is the Chair of the ISETS Advisory Committee, Vice Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Asian Institute of Technology and former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of Thailand. Dr. Suwit has an extensive base of experience and achievement spanning government, business, and social enterprises. Between 1983 and 2011 he served as a Member of Parliament and of The Government of Thailand. Over this period, his portfolios included: Deputy Prime Minister (6 times); Minister for Justice; Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives; Minister for Science, Technology and Environment; Minister for Natural Resources and Environment; Minister for Information and Communication Technology; Minister for Education; Ministry for Industry; Deputy Secretary General to the Prime Minister; Parliamentary Secretary of Ministry of Commerce, University Affairs & Foreign Affairs; Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Women & Youth Affairs. He has also served as Chairman of various National Committees including the National Committee on Environment, the National Water Resources Committee, the National Research Council, the National Science and Technology Development Council, the National Education Council, the National Information Communication Technology Committee, and the Thailand Board of Investment. Between 1999 and 2000, Dr Khunkitti was the Chairman of Thailand’s Social Action Party.
Special issues
However, please be aware that only a small proportion of conference papers will be selected for publication, and participation in the conference does not automatically guarantee publication. All submissions must meet the regular requirements set by the journals.
Confirmed Special Issues
Energy Economics (SSCI, JCR Q1, ABS 3, ABDC A*)： “Navigating Uncertainties towards Just Energy Transitions”. Call for papers – Energy Economics | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
Energy For Sustainable Development (SCIE, JCRQ2)： “Electric Mobility in Developing Countries: Feasibility, Challenges and Sustainability”.
Tentative Special Issues
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (SSCI, SCI, JCR Q1).
China and the World Economy (SSCI).
Journal of Asia Pacific Economy (SSCI).
Journal of Climate Finance
环境经济研究（Journal of Environmental Economics, In Chinese）
Important dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: 15 July 2024
- Session proposal deadline: 30 July 2024
- Registration deadline: 15 September 2024
- Conference: 1-4 November 2024
Registration Fees for Conference Participation:
- Scholar: 600 AUD
- Students: 400 AUD
Important Guidelines:
- Advance Payment Required: All registration fees must be paid in advance. Please note that onsite registration will not be available.
- Paper Inclusion in Program: To include a paper in the conference program, at least one author must register by 15 September 2024. For multiple accepted submissions, a different author is required to register and present each paper. Failure to comply will necessitate the withdrawal of one or more papers.
- Student Verification: Full-time students (excluding post-doctoral researchers) must provide proof of their status, such as a valid student ID card or a letter from the head of their institution or program director.
- Payment Methods: Fees should be paid online. In exceptional cases, payment via Bank Transfer can be arranged.
Bank: National Australia Bank
BSB (bank, state, branch): 082-356
BIC/SWIFT code: NATAAU3303M
Account number: 406628981
Beneficiary name and address: International Society for Energy Transition Studies, 5 Barraba Place, Bella Vista, NSW 2153, Australia
When making a bank transfer payment, please include the attendee’s name in the Remittance Information. After completing the payment, log in to the system with your account, fill out the registration form, and upload a photograph or scanned copy of the remittance.
Cancellations Policy
Once the registration fee is confirmed, no refunds can be issued from the original payment under any circumstances. However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your fully paid registration to another member of your organization. This substitution is allowed until September 30, 2024.
Submissions [Please use the templates]
1. GUIDE for individual participants who are both attending the conference and presenting.
Step 1: Click on “LOGIN/REGISTER” on this conference website.
Step 2: Log in to your member portal. If you are new, you need to register. If you forget your password, please reset it. Your username is the one you chose during registration. You can also use your email address as your username.
Step 3: Click on the “Personal Account” section in the upper right corner of the webpage. (If this is your first time registering, your personal name will be displayed as “[Empty Empty]” instead of your “[First name Given name]”. You only need to click on “ACCOUNT” in the “Personal Account” section to modify it.) Then, click on “My Events” to submit your paper and register for attendance. In “My Events,” select “The 2nd ISETS International Conference” under “AVAILABLE EVENTS” and click on “Register Now.”
Step 4: You need to refresh the webpage and click on “CURRENT EVENTS” in the “MY EVENTS” section. You will then find an additional event titled “The 2nd ISETS International Conference.” If this event title does not appear, please refresh the webpage again until it does. Then, click on the blue button labeled “ADD SUBMISSION.”
Follow the instructions to fill in the submission information. Please ensure that your submitted abstract adheres to the requirements outlined in the template file. If the download link for the Abstract Template does not appear, you can either refresh the webpage or click here to download it. Once you have filled in all the submission information, click “SAVE” to complete the process.
After completing the submission information, the submission information in the “CURRENT EVENTS” section of your “MY EVENTS” column will be updated as shown in the figure below. The “SUBMISSION STATUS” will change to a gray “To be determined” button. At this point, the ISETS conference committee will review your submission and decide whether to accept or reject it.
Step 5: After received an accepted email from ISETS2024 office. Your “SUBMISSION STATUS” will update to green “Approved”, and you can click “PAY NOW” to pay the conference fee. However, if you receive a rejected email from ISETS2024 office, you cannot find a “PAY NOW” button.
2. GUIDE for individual participants who are only attending the conference without presenting.
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Please feel free to contact us when you meet any problems.
Contact Person: Dr Yanfang Zhang
Email: isets2024@hotmail.com
isets@isets.org
Location
Nanjing is located in Eastern China, downstream of the Yangtze River and near the East China Sea, 3 hours driving distance from Shanghai, and is the capital of China’s Jiangsu province. Nanjing is the second largest city in Eastern China, after Shanghai, and is also one of China’s comprehensive transportation and communication hubs as well as a center of economics, science and education.
Climate and Environment
Nanjing have a typical north subtropical monsoon climate with pleasant living conditions and abundant rainfall. 52.3 mm (2.060 inches) of average precipitation, and an average temperature of 11.5℃ (52.7℉) during the 2nd ISETS 2024 (November) make the human body feel a little cold. Nanjing’s water area accounts for more than 11% of the total area, with a forest cover of 31.3% and a green plant cover of 45.16% in the built-up area, making Nanjing one of the top three cities in China and known as the “Green City”.
Economics
Nanjing is one of the most developed cities in China. As of 2020, Nanjing has a resident urban population of 8.08 million, a regional GDP of $230 billion, the 3rd highest GDP per capita and the 1st aggregate consumption per capita in China. Nanjing is ranked 11th in Asia and 5th in mainland China in list of the top 100 Asian cities (2020) by UN-Habitat.
Science Research & Education
Nanjing is an important science research base in China and one of the cities with the highest concentration of higher education resources in China. Nanjing has 757,100 undergraduate students and 161,000 postgraduate students, 84 fellows from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 107 national key disciplines, 12 China first-class universities and 38 China first-class disciplines, ranking 3rd in China. Nanjing is ranked 8th in the Nature Index – Research Cities list (2020) by Springer Nature.
Scenic Attractions & Culinary Specialties
Nanjing has many scenic attractions and its culinary specialties are also popular in China (see the Tour section of our website for details). Nanjing is surrounded by rivers and beautiful sceneries. There are many must-see attractions such as the Zhongshan Mausoleum (中山陵，5A Tourist Attractions in China), the Confucius Temple – Qinhuai River Scenic Area (夫子庙-秦淮风光带，5A), the Presidential Palace (总统府，4A) and Xuanwu Lake Park (玄武湖，4A). These sites have a very distinctive Republican era and Jiangnan waterfront character. Nanjing has a wide range of cuisine, with classics such as Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup, Nanjing Salted Duck, Pan-fried Beef Dumplings, Red Bean Soup with Sweet Rice Balls, Plum Cake, and Sweet-scented Osmanthus Taro. They are all on the sweet side and you must try them when in Nanjing.
VISA AND IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must obtain an appropriate entry visa prior to enter China from the China Online Visa Application (COVA) or the Appointment for Visa Application Submission (AVAS) before travel, EXCEPT for those nationals listed in this link: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/202312/t20231208_11197270.shtml.
Electricity
The electricity voltage in China is 220V, 50Hz. Please note that plug adapters may be necessary. The plug types used in China are either Type A and Type I. A hybrid socket is almost universally found, which accepts a combination of the above plug types. Delegates are strongly encouraged to carry their own adapters for use with laptops and other electrical appliances as the Secretariat will not be able to provide these. In case of need, adapters can be purchased from shops in the city dealing in electronic and electrical items.
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Presentation materials
Details of the hotel
Conference Hotel: Jinling Mandarin Garden Hotel Nanjing
会议地点：南京金陵状元楼大酒店
Address: 9 Zhuangyuan Jing, Confucius temple, Nanjing, China
会议地址：南京秦淮区夫子庙状元境9号
- 铁路南京南站→南京金陵状元楼大酒店（Nanjing South Railway Station→Jinling Mandarin Garden Hotel Nanjing）：
交通方式一：地铁3号线【南京南站】上车（开往林场方向）至【夫子庙站】下车（3号口），下车后步行530米（见下方示意图）；
Route 1: Metro Line 3 [Nanjing South Railway Station] (direction to Linchang) and get off at Fuzimiao Station (Exit 3), walk 530 metres (see map below).
交通方式二：乘坐出租车约15分钟。
Route 2: It’s about 15 minutes by taxi.
- 铁路南京站→南京金陵状元楼大酒店（Nanjing Railway Station→Jinling Mandarin Garden Hotel Nanjing）：
交通方式一：地铁3号线【南京站】上车（开往秣周东路方向）至【夫子庙站】下车（3号口），下车后步行530米（见下方示意图）；
Route 1: Metro Line 3 (heading for Mozhou Road East) and get off at Fuzimiao Station (Exit 3), then walk 530m (see map below)
交通方式二：乘坐出租车约25分钟。
Route 2: It’s about 25 minutes by taxi.
- 南京禄口国际机场→南京金陵状元楼大酒店（Nanjing South Railway Station→Jinling Mandarin Garden Hotel Nanjing）：
交通方式一：地铁S1号线【禄口机场站】上车（开往南京南站方向）至【南京南站】下车，换乘地铁3号线【南京南站】上车（开往林场方向）至【夫子庙站】下车（3号口），下车后步行530米（见下方示意图）；
Route 1: Metro Line S1 [Lukou Airport Station] to [Nanjing South Station], transfer to Metro Line 3 [Nanjing South Station] to Fuzimiao Station (Exit 3) and walk 530m (see map below).
交通方式二：乘坐出租车约40-50分钟（花费120-150元）。
Route 2: It’s about 40-50 minutes by taxi.
Call For Papers
The 2024 ISETS International Conference
“Boosting Energy Transition for Greener Economy”
November 1-4, 2024 —•— Nanjing, China
The International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) invites submissions for its 2024 international conference, scheduled to take place at Nanjing, CHINA on November 1-4, 2024. Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) will serve as the local host for the conference.
The conference will address critical issues in sustainable energy transition and the global response to climate change. Its goal is to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue on the intersection of energy policy, climate governance, and technological innovation by bringing together leading academics, analysts, policymakers, and industry experts. This conference aims to foster collaborative approaches and innovative solutions for greener economy in the context of global climate challenges.
Call for papers
We welcome submissions from all areas of energy transition. Papers to be considered include but are not limited to the following list of topics:
- Energy transition economics, policy and sustainable development
- Role of Energy Efficiency in Economic Development
- Energy and climate modelling and analysis
- Renewable energy industry(products, technologies, etc.)
- Low-carbon building and transport
- Energy pricing , carbon, electricity and stock markets
- Finance and investment
- Innovation, Research & Demonstration
- Environmental impacts and governance, ESG
- Social impacts and management
- Energy security, risks and economy
- Case Studies on Successful Sustainable Energy Transitions
Call for sessions
The 2024 ISETS International Conference is now accepting applications for “Concurrent Sessions”. Each concurrent session is about 100 minutes, and should consist of at least 4 paper presentations. The session organizer or their team can present a maximum of 2 papers during the session. The session organizers will be responsible for promoting the workshop, selecting, and reviewing the final report papers.
Proposals to organize Sessions should include the following information:
- The title of the Session
- The name, affiliation, mailing address and e-mail address(es) of the proposer(s)
- A description of the topic of the Session (not exceeding 100 words)
- A short description on the means of advertisement for the Session
- Paper title and authors
Paper submissions
The ISETS welcome both members and non-members to submit papers or propose organized sessions for the 2024 ISETS International Conference.
- Interested participants need to register at https://isets.org/isets2024
- After login in the Member Portal, you can submit your abstract under the Events – Annual Conference – “The 2nd ISETS International Conference”
The template abstract is provided and following the end of the Conference, the papers presented at the Sessions will be considered for publication in the special issues. The list of journals will be announced later.
Important dates
Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 15 July 2024
Session proposal deadline: 31 July 2024
Registration deadline: 15 September 2024
Conference: 1-4 November 2024
Registration fee
Scholar: 600AUD
Student: 400AUD
Workshop and fieldwork fees will be announced later.
Contact information
For inquiries related to the conference, please direct your questions to events@isets.org; and isets2024@hotmail.com.
