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Call for Papers Theme: Sustainable Alternatives for Poverty Reduction and Ecological Justice Type: International Conference for Justice and Sustainability Institution: Orthodox Academy of Crete (OAC) Location: Chania (Greece) Date: 27.–30.9.2012 Deadline: 30.6.2012 __________________________________________________ This conference seeks to engage multidisciplinary and ecumenical dialogues on key social, economic and ecological concerns from a variety of perspectives. Among others, the goal of the conference is to build a permanent partnership and long life learning process to promote social and ecological justice. We are interested in multi-disciplinary exchanges and insights, with a focus on religious-based and scientific approaches to sustainability problems and injustice. The conference will be a blend of learning and discussion, while attending to the magnificent Earth and cultural context of this region of Crete. Participants are invited to submit proposals for consideration on the following topics: 1. Economical ethics and ecological economics 2. Financial crisis, global market and poverty 3. Ecological crisis, climate change and eco-justice 4. Sustainable policy, religion and ethics 5. Production, distribution and consumption patterns 6. Permaculture, sustainable practices and case studies Presentations can be up to 20 minutes in length, followed by discussion. Please consider participatory and creative styles, panel proposals, workshop, round table or poster sessions. Focus on causal roots and practical solutions for each issue are especially encouraged. By June 30th 2012, please send a proposal of no more than one page or 250 words to: Lucas Andrianos Email: [email protected] Please include your name, institutional affiliation, and contact information. If your proposal is selected you will be contacted with further guidelines for the full paper. Important Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2012 Author Notification: July 15, 2011 Early registration deadline: July 30, 2012 Conference days: September 27 -30, 2012 Contact: Lucas Andrianos, Conference Chair Institute of Theology and Ecology Orthodox Academy of Crete Chania, 73006 Greece Email: [email protected] Web: http://saprej2012.webs.com __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
