Presentation of the conference
Sustainability has become a central theme in institutional and academic discussions in recent years, yet its definition remains both debated and elusive. Although widely used, the term lacks a single, agreed-upon meaning in the literature, and various research approaches have emerged around it. This has led to multiple disciplines engaging in the conversation on sustainability, resulting in a variety of definitions, often differing from one another. Additionally, the concept has evolved over time, adapting to shifts in the global discourse and acquiring new meanings. As such, sustainability can be viewed as a contested concept.
The aim of this conference is to explore sustainability, recognizing its inherently multidisciplinary nature, which has contributed to the challenge of reaching a universally accepted definition. We welcome and encourage contributions from diverse fields, including sociology, statistics, law, economics, and more.
Thematic areas (not limited to):
- Circular economy
- Climate change
- Cultural heritage
- Digitalization
- Education quality
- Environmental analysis
- Energy policies
- Food policies
- Globalisation
- Health conditions and determinants
- Labour and occupational conditions
- Migration and Demography in Europe
- Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion
- Responsible production and consumption
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable activities in the financial sector
- Well-being and quality of life