Interdisciplinary · Global · Research-driven
Advancing Education, Research and Collaboration for a Circular and Sustainable Future
GSSCSR connects researchers, educators, students, professionals, institutions, industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to advance interdisciplinary knowledge and practical solutions for sustainable and circular systems.
What's happening
Upcoming events
GSSCS Annual International Conference 2026
The flagship annual gathering of the Global Society for Sustainability and Circular Systems.
4 September 2026View eventFind your path
Wherever you are, there’s a place for you
Who we are
A society where disciplines meet
GSSCSR is an interdisciplinary, education- and research-oriented global professional society dedicated to advancing knowledge, learning, collaboration, innovation and practical action for a circular, resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. It offers a common platform where contributions from many disciplines can gather, interact, collaborate and create impact.
About the societyWhy we exist
Turning interdisciplinary knowledge into practical, sustainable action
Sustainability and circular-systems challenges rarely sit inside a single discipline. GSSCSR exists to bring the right fields together, help members keep learning, and move evidence toward practice.
Interdisciplinary by design
We convene the disciplines a problem actually needs, rather than one field at a time.
Education & research first
Learning and rigorous enquiry come before everything else the Society does.
Research to practice
We help move findings toward real decisions, policy and industry application.
Circular & sustainable focus
Every activity is oriented toward a circular, resilient and sustainable future.
How it works
The machinery of a real society
Membership connects you to four working systems — research, learning, gathering and publishing — that turn shared expertise into impact.
Research
Communities and special-interest groups advancing interdisciplinary research.
Education
Courses, CPD and development for students, faculty and professionals.
Events
Conferences, symposia, workshops and webinars that bring the field together.
Publications
Proposed journals, proceedings and a newsletter to share knowledge.
What membership gives you
Four pillars of value
Connect
A global, interdisciplinary network across regions and career stages.
Learn
Continuing education and professional development that compounds.
Research
Communities, calls for contribution and collaboration opportunities.
Sustain
Recognition and real-world impact for a circular, sustainable future.
The membership journey
A relationship, not a transaction
Membership is a career-long home. It begins with belonging and deepens into contribution, leadership and recognition — and each member helps attract the next.
Discover
Recognise a credible, relevant society for your field.
Belong
Choose a category and join through an elegant application.
Contribute
Join a community, attend events, learn and publish.
Lead
Mentor, review, chair a group or start a chapter.
Advocate
Fellowship, recognition and representing the community.
Join the community
Join a global community advancing sustainable and circular systems
GSSCSR brings together researchers, educators, students, professionals and institutions across disciplines. Become a member, take part in events, or explore partnership with the Society.