2012: 5th International Conference
The Sustainability Society wishes to announce the launch of its 5th International Conference
Sustainability by Design: breaking the silos
27 – 30 November 2012
at the University of Auckland
You are invited to submit an abstract of 300 words for a paper to be considered for presentation at the conference. The overarching theme of the conference is Design for Sustainability in 2060. Taking into account the design element and predetermined assumptions about things we can’t change (eg: human needs, population growth, climate change, resource depletion) papers are asked to address the following:
- Mobility - How we get around
- Resources - What we use (e.g. water, energy, food) and how we get them (e.g. delivery mechanisms, infrastructure)
- Liveability - How and where we live (e.g. lifestyles, housing,materials)
Abstracts are due by 10 April 2012
For the first time, aside from the academic papers we are also inviting abstracts for papers on best practice from sustainability practitioners. Please note that these papers should not be of a commercial nature promoting the sale of services or products but should concentrate on the design of systems and services that offer best practice outcomes.
In addition to the usual line up of exciting keynote speakers, parallel papers on the latest research and its practicable applications, and workshops there are refreshing ideas for a new structure and format. Over three days the conference will:
- Envision what we have to do to be sustainable in 2060
- Develop decade-based milestones to assist in achieving this outcome
- Set the plan – with strategic goals to ensure it comes to fruition.
Download: Official Conference Announcement (90KB PDF)