Background ICEBEES 2025

The International Conference on Economics, Business and Economic Education Science (ICE-BEES), organized by Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), is a pivotal event hosted to foster global discussions on sustainable development through the lens of behavioral science. This conference aims to bridge research and practice, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle pressing environmental and societal challenges.

UNNES, as a conservation-driven university, is committed to sustainability through education, research, and community service. Its dedication to protecting and preserving natural resources aligns seamlessly with the conference's mission to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through behavioral insights.

The conference will focus on four key SDGs:

SDG 4: Quality Education - Addressing behavioral science’s impact on education for sustainability, the sessions will cover financial literacy, adaptive digital learning, and pro-environmental behaviors in curriculum design.

SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth - Exploring how behavioral economics can shape sustainable business practices, discussions will include green entrepreneurship, circular economy consumer behaviors, and workplace interventions for responsible labor practices.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure - Highlighting behavioral approaches in policy, innovation, and governance, topics will range from behavior-based public policies and ESG principles to AI-powered pollution and deforestation analysis.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - Emphasizing collaboration, this track will explore cross-sector partnerships, international cooperation, and behavioral strategies for global sustainability efforts, including policy mechanisms like Pigouvian taxes.

This conference is not just an academic gathering but a movement toward meaningful, lasting change. By uniting experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates, the event aspires to inspire actionable solutions, cultivate conservation mindsets, and champion sustainable progress on a global scale. Let’s work together to shape a future where environmental conservation and education drive collective prosperity and planetary well-being.