Papers are being invited for the cross-disciplinary conference to be held at the University of Colorado, Boulder that will address the linkages between culture, politics, and science in order to enhance the understanding of public policy addressing climate change. The conference is aimed at exploring many obstacles and opportunities confronting U.S. climate policymakers and scientists.
During the conference that will be held during September 12-15, 2012 the presenters will be asked to widely consider how climate change is communicated and how these processes intersect with ongoing cultural and political issues. While the organizers will focus on climate change, authors are encouraged to draw lessons that can be applied to a variety of environmental contexts. Comparative papers and panels that explore similarities and differences between culture, politics, and climate policy in the U.S. and other countries are encouraged.
During the conference, it is expected to have discussions about climate change, policy, and science that arise in a variety of cultural settings. Moreover, issues related to how and whether to address climate change on a national and global scale will be significant parts of political and cultural discourse. How policy is made, the role of state and non-state actors, the communication of science and values, and how meaning is derived from shared culture are all questions that directly influence policy outcomes. In the context of U.S. national elections and ongoing international climate negotiations, these considerations are especially relevant. The upcoming conference will address these issues in the context of the 2012 elections, the COP-18 climate talks, and other cultural developments.
Papers and panels on climate change may address, but should not be limited to questions about:
- Communication of science
- Media and environmental policy
- Social movements/activism
- Political communication of climate change
- Mediated representation
- Non-state actors in climate politics and communication
- Journalism studies
- Visual culture
- Consumer culture studies
- Spiritualities of globalization
- Religions and the environment
- Documentary/feature film
Last date for submitting the papers is January 10, 2012
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