Registrations are still open for the on-line "Transitions to Sustainable Development - Social scientists meeting the challenge" e-conference which will run from 25 August - 8 September 2014. It looks to build on the challenges set out through the key messages and recommendations suggested in the World Social Science Report 2013 summary. This e-conference aims to:
* showcase the range of social science initiatives addressing global and local environmental change * identify ways in which the social sciences can help society manage transitions to sustainable development * look at how to strengthen the use of the social sciences in addressing the linked challenges of environmental change and sustainable development * support social science leadership in integrated research * provide participants an opportunity to engage with new colleagues and strengthen the social science community of practice The e-conference will be run as a moderated online discussion using the TSD-network Forum. TSDN is a network of engaged Social Science *Hui Rangahau Tahi (eSocSci). Register at http://esocsci.org.nz/networks/transitions-to-sustainable-development/e-conference/ WHO IT'S FOR This e-conference is expected to have wide relevance - and will be of particular interest to social scientists and those who use and integrate social science, including research, community and sector leaders, indigenous groups, policy makers and R&D funders/donors. Participants will have to join the eSocSci and the TSD-network to take part. More information on the e-conference, and how to register can be found on the TSD-network e-conference registration page. Participation is free, and of course there are no travel costs! GET INVOLVED The conference team are looking for people who might want to participate a little more actively - and widen their social research community of practice - as an e-conference session moderator, and/or by contributing some posts that can help frame the key sessions. For more information contact Will Allen - [email protected] (on behalf of the TSDNetwork e-conference lead-moderators team) Register at Transitions to Sustainable Development Network - eSocSci - http://esocsci.org.nz/networks/transitions-to-sustainable-development/e-conference/ ========================= Dr. Will Allen Learning for Sustainability - http://learningforsustainability.net - supporting collaboration, integration & adaptation E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +64 274 934 213 Christchurch, New Zealand Twitter - @will_allen <https://twitter.com/will_allen>
