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I - AESOP | Association of European Schools of Planning
Promoting Excellence in Planning Education and Research
II - Events
Congresses, Workshops, Meetings, Lectures and Summer School Events
III - Excellence in Planning Education
Safeguarding the development of AESOP’s Quality Recognition Programme
IV - Awards
Awards in Teaching, Best Published Paper, Best Congress Paper
V - Journals
International, peer-reviewed, open-access journals
VI - YA Network | AESOP Young Academics Network
Encouraging the active participation and exchange of academic work from PhD students and Early-Stage Researchers
VII - Thematic Groups
Working groups on specific themes, established in order to create more effective platforms for debate and discussion amongst AESOP members

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Program Book: AESOP Annual Congress 2025
(AESOP, 2025)
This programme book presents the schedule of the AESOP Annual Congress 2025, held in Istanbul from 7 to 11 July 2025. It includes the congress sessions organised by tracks, parallel sessions, special sessions, roundtables, online sessions and special events. The programme lists session titles, dates, times, rooms, chairs, organisers, contributors, paper IDs, authors and presentation titles. The thematic scope covers post-growth urbanism, planning and law, mobility, governance, environment and climate, urban cultures and lived heritage, inclusion, education and skills, urban futures, planning theories, emerging technologies, disaster-resilient planning, housing and shelter, ethics and values in planning, property market actors, food, public space and tourism.
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Book of Abstracts – AESOP Annual Congress 2025 Transformative Action in an Age of Planetary Crisis
(AESOP, 2025) Casavola, Donato; van der Hoeven, Frank; Radisavljević, Ljiljana
This volume contains the abstracts presented at the AESOP Annual Congress 2025, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 7–11 July 2025. Under the theme Planning as a Transformative Action in an Age of Planetary Crisis, the congress explored the role of planning in addressing complex environmental, social, economic, and political challenges. The collection brings together contributions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students covering a wide range of topics, including climate change adaptation, sustainability transitions, housing, mobility, governance, spatial justice, urban cultures and heritage, planning education, and regional development. Through keynote lectures, roundtables, special sessions, thematic tracks, and networking events, the volume reflects contemporary debates on transformative planning and highlights diverse approaches to fostering more just, resilient, and sustainable futures.
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Book of Proceedings : Planning as a Transformative Action in an Age of Planetary Crisis, 7-11th July 2025
(AESOP, 2025) Enlil, Zeynep; Dinçer, İclal
This volume contains the proceedings of the AESOP Conference Planning as a Transformative Action in an Age of Planetary Crisis, held from 7 to 11 July 2025. The conference brought together researchers, educators, practitioners, and early-career scholars from across the world to reflect on the role of planning in addressing the interconnected environmental, social, economic, and political challenges that characterize the contemporary planetary condition. The contributions collected in this volume explore how planning theory, research, education, and practice can support transformative action in response to climate change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, social inequalities, housing crises, demographic change, digital transformation, and growing geopolitical uncertainty. The papers discuss innovative planning approaches, governance arrangements, participatory methods, spatial justice perspectives, sustainability transitions, and emerging forms of territorial and urban development. Particular attention is given to the capacity of planning to foster resilience, inclusiveness, and long-term sustainability while responding to rapidly changing local and global contexts. Reflecting the interdisciplinary character of AESOP, the proceedings encompass a broad range of thematic areas, methodological approaches, and geographical perspectives. Together, the contributions provide a comprehensive overview of current debates in planning scholarship and demonstrate how planning can act as a transformative force in addressing the complex challenges of an age increasingly defined by planetary crises.
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Inspiration for Pathways towards Multi-Scale Green Urban Regeneration and Planning Construction under Dual Carbon Goals
(AESOP, 2025) Quan, Yufei
Facing climate crises, integrating green low-carbon strategies into urban regeneration proves crucial for carbon neutrality. This study examines multi-scale planning across urban agglomerations, cities, and communities through international case comparisons (US, UK, Germany, China, Japan, South Korea). Key insights: (1) Planning systems need tiered approaches - coordinating regional resources at agglomeration level, optimizing city spatial structures, and applying adaptable carbon-reduction measures locally. (2) Technology systems require ecological-industrial synergy through green corridors/renewables regionally, while focusing on microclimate improvement and green buildings locally. (3) Implementation demands multi-actor collaboration: expert committees for intercity coordination, standardised city-level frameworks, and community initiatives engaging residents and social capital. The research illustrates spatial planning’s role in harmonizing economic development with ecological sustainability across spatial scales.
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Return of Mythical Bird · Reborn of Wetland — Conservation and Restoration Planning & World Heritage Site Application Preparation for Fujian Minjiang River Estuary
(AESOP, 2025) Cheng, Zhaopeng; Wang, Chenxi
The Fujian Minjiang River Estuary, a vital mudflat wetland along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, serves as a sanctuary for numerous endangered species. In 2000, the reappearance of the Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini), long presumed extinct, brought new attention to the site. Today, from April to September each year, this ‘bird of legend’ returns, infusing the wetland with renewed vigor and vitality. Despite ongoing restoration efforts, challenges such as marine aquaculture, invasive species, and human disturbance remain. This paper outlines three strategies: defining protection zones, restoring waterbird habitats and hydrological system, and engaging local communities to support conservation and cultural recognition. These efforts contributed to the estuary’s inclusion on the World Natural Heritage Tentative List in August 2022, marking a crucial step towards its recognition and protection on a global scale.