Community initiatives

A variety of networks and communities support learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in the life cycle field. This page highlights initiatives where practitioners, researchers, and organizations connect, exchange experiences, and stay informed about the latest developments.

Life cycle networks and initiatives

Find life cycle networks and initiatives here.

Swedish Life Cycle Center

As a partner-driven organization, the Swedish Life Cycle Center unites research institutes, academia, industry, and government agencies. Through projects and events, it serves as a neutral arena for mutual learning and exchange. Join our network and take part in our community.

FSLCI

FSLCI is a membership-based community that brings together professionals from business, science, and policy organizations. It aims to create a global community that promotes life cycle thinking around the world.

One Planet Network

The One Planet Network is a global community that connects governments, businesses, academia, and civil society to drive sustainable consumption and production through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Life Cycle Initiative

The Life Cycle Initiative is a multi-stakeholder partnership hosted by UNEP that brings together governments, businesses, scientific organizations, and civil society. It aims to advance the understanding, adoption, and application of life cycle thinking worldwide.

Conferences and events

A wide range of conferences and events are dedicated to life cycle assessment and life cycle thinking, providing opportunities to learn about the latest developments, share experiences, and connect with professionals from around the world. Find conferences that match your area of interest.

Life Cycle Management Conference

The Life Cycle Management (LCM) conference is a forum for environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Held every second year in different host cities, it is organized by leading research institutions and industry partners in the life cycle field.

Life Cycle Innovation Conference

Organized by FSLCI, the Life Cycle Innovation Conference (LCIC) takes place every second year in Berlin and welcomes a diverse range of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers from across the life cycle community.

International Conference on Social Life Cycle Assessment

The International Conference on Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) is a global forum that focuses on social sustainability. It welcomes participants from academia, business, financial institutions, NGOs, media, industry, and civil society to advance social sustainability through life cycle thinking.

SETAC annual meetings and LCA Symposium

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) hosts a range of recurring events, including those with a focus on life cycle thinking. Its biennial LCA Symposium is held in different locations across Europe and brings together the life cycle community.