About The Event
2nd International Conference 2025
On Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainable Development (IRsd–2025)
Garissa University International Conference
Theme
“Fostering Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Development Beyond 2030”
Sub-themes
- Climate Change and Environmental Resilience
- Sustainable Livelihoods, Pastoralism, and Food Security
- Harnessing Green Energy for Sustainable Development
- Peacebuilding, Governance, and Conflict Mitigation in ASALs
- Education, Gender, and Inclusion
- Digital Innovations and Knowledge Transfer
- Health Systems and Community Resilience
- Water, Sanitation, and Natural Resource Management
- Collaborations and Partnerships in Higher Education
- Sustainable Finance, Investment, and Economic Transformation
- Empowering Communities through Leather Skills & Value Addition
Key Information
Conference Title
Garissa University International Conference on Innovation, Resilience and Sustainable Development (IRsd–2025)
Conference Registration
- Students: Ksh 1000
- University Staff & Other Presenters: Ksh 1500
Call for Papers & Registration
Submission of Abstracts: 21st November 2025
Full Paper Submission: 28th November 2025
Guidelines to Authors
Submit research papers, posters or abstracts to:
conference@gau.ac.ke
Submission Guidelines
- Articles should be between 5500 – 7000 words.
- Abstract should not exceed 300 words aligned with sub-theme.
- Keywords: Maximum 5.
- Citation: APA Style, full references at end.
- Articles must not be previously published.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Spacing: 1.5
- Structure: Abstract → Introduction → Main Body → Conclusion
- Margins: 1 inch all sides
- Max 12 slides for presentation
