Apologies if this is a cross-posting.
Jim
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From: "Dr Rob Fisher" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: CFP: Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:54:26 +0100
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please forgive this intrusion into your time, but I was wondering
whether the enclosed Call for Papers might be of interest to members
of your list?
If you require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact
me. Thank you very much.
Warmly,
Rob Fisher
Dr Robert Fisher
Inter-Disciplinary.Net
http://www.inter-disciplinary.net
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
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Thursday 14th February 2002 - Saturday 16th February 2002
Copenhagen, Denmark
CALL FOR PAPERS
This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference project
aims to explore the role of ecology and environmental ideas in the
context of contemporary society and international politics, and
assess the implications for our understandings of fairness, justice
and global citizenship.
The first in an annual series, the conference project will develop a
focus on four interlocking areas;
Area 1: will examine the changing relationship between nature,
culture, and society and will look at the impact of environmental
thinking and ethics on issues such as animal/species welfare and
rights, conservation and preservation, sustainable resources, food
and feeding, space and air space, present and future needs, human
ėrights', and our obligations to future generations.
Area 2 will examine the ethical and political impact of environmental
thinking, looking at its emergence and role in political contexts,
the factors which influence the formation of environmental policy,
what (if any) is the place of economic methods and considerations,
differing perspectives on the interpretation of scientific data, and
the ability of national and international communities to successfully
implement environmental policies.
Area 3 will examine the international nature of environmental issues
and look at the problem solving processes which are or might be
employed particularly in light of globalisation. Specific examples
and case studies can be used to highlight the rise to international
political prominence of ecological and environmental concerns, how
environmental negotiation works in the context of international
relations, the responsibilities of multinational companies, the
feasibility of establishing environmental 'laws', and the future of
ecological 'business'.
Area 4 will explicitly examine the themes of justice, community and
citizenship, looking at the tensions present in ecological debates,
the influence of cultural values, the meaning of ethical business
practice, the assessment of what counts as environmental equality,
inequality, and justice, and our responsibilities toward the world in
which we live. The translation of statistics to individual faces,
numbers and the people they represent, questions about what we must
do, and the role of protest groups will also be considered.
Perspectives are sought from
+ people engaged in agriculture and agricultural economics, city and
regional planning, conflict resolution and mediation, environmental
studies, human development and ecology, industrial relations and
design, philosophy and ethics, political science and international
affairs, public policy and advising, social sciences, theology, urban
studies, western European studies
+ people in the public and private sectors who are involved in
planning and project development, policy-making and implementation,
and negotiation and mediation at national and international levels
+ people in Governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental
organisations, voluntary sector bodies, environmental charities and
groups, business and professional associations.
Papers will be considered on any related theme. 300 word abstracts
should be submitted by Wednesday 28th November 2001. Full draft
papers should be submitted by Thursday 17th January 2002.
The conference is the first in an annual series of research projects,
run under the general banner ėProbing the Boundaries'. It aims to
create working 'encounter' groups between people of differing
perspectives, disciplines, professions, and contexts. The project is
to be supported by an e-mail discussion group, resource website, ISSN
e-journal, and dedicated ISBN eBook series.
Selected papers accepted for and presented at the conference will be
published in themed volumes.
For further details information, please visit the conference website
at: http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/e1.htm
or contact Dr Rob Fisher at [log in to unmask]
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