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Call for Papers Theme: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Environmental Ethics Subtitle: Implications for Peace-building and Sustainable Development Type: International Conference Institution: Africa Regional Programme, United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) DST-NRF Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems, University of KwaZulu Natal University of Rwanda Location: Durban (South Africa) Date: 28.–30.4.2015 Deadline: 6.3.2015 __________________________________________________ Conference Sub-themes - Environmental Governance and Implications for Peace, Justice and Human Rights - Knowledge Systems and Environmental Ethics in the Context of Educational Transformation - Rural Development and Sustainable Livelihood - Communication, Indigenous Languages and Power Relations - Human Rights, Environmental Ethics and Peace-building - Science and Technological Development: Implications on Environmental Ethics - Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Climate Change and Food Security Systems: Implications on Environmental Ethics - Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Gender and Environmental Ethics: Implications on Peace-Building, Human Rights and Sustainable Livelihood - Environmental Ethics: Implications on Global Health Submission Dates - Submission of draft papers: Friday, 06 March 2015 - Inform the selected papers: Friday, 13 March 2015 - Submission of final papers by: Friday, 10 April, 2015 Who Should Attend? - Researchers - Academics - Postgraduate students - Managers and policy-makers in Government, Inter-governmental and Non-governmental Organizations - Research administrators - Staff of Research Councils and Agencies - Government Stakeholders - NGOs - Indigenous Knowledge holders and practitioners - Development Agencies - Private Sector - Civic Organizations including the youth, women and disabled Suggested Paper Outline While the content and purpose of the chapter will ultimately dictate the arrangement of the material, we offer the following paper structure as a starting place. Keep this and any specific requests from the conference organizers in mind as you draft the paper. - Abstract – 150-200 words. - Introduction and paper “map.” A brief overview of the paper, its theme, and purpose. - Development of your topic. What are the primary or related issues? Why is this topic important? Include historical or theoretical background or reference current debate, if relevant. - Current or proposed solutions. Examples of model practice, ideas, or programs. Practical ideas that can be implemented on other areas are especially helpful - Conclusions and recommendations to readers.. For submissions and any clarifications please refer to any of the following contact persons: Dr Mayashree Chinsamy Email: [email protected] Dr Chika Ezeanya Email: [email protected] Ms Tsega Desta Email: [email protected] Conference website: http://www.africa-upeace.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=117 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
