Early Careers’ Symposium on Regional Convergences and Divergences in Cultures of Climate Adaptation

The Early Careers’ Symposium on “Regional Convergences and Divergences in Cultures of Climate Adaptation” will take place from the 26^th until the 27^{th of} June 2024 at Utrecht University, The Netherlands. We invite early career researchers (PhD candidates and researchers within 5 years after obtaining their PhDs) from various disciplines including but not limited to anthropology, sociology, geography, environmental studies, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary fields to submit their contributions.

Climate change poses significant challenges to ecosystems, communities, and economies worldwide. Adaptation strategies are essential for minimizing risks and building resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions, but adaptation is very heterogeneous and intersectional. Thus, it requires a holistic understanding of the diverse dimensions of adaptation strategies and responses across different geographical, social, and temporal contexts. Further, it requires interdisciplinary collaboration, novel methodologies, and insights from both natural and social sciences. These challenges will be explored during the symposium, during which early career researchers and keynote speakers are invited to present their work.

Early career researchers could submit a short paper by April 30, 2024. The call for papers has now been closed and submissions are currently under review.

Are you interested in attending the symposium? Please contact j.n.vandenberg@uu.nl