SEEDS2018 Workshop Call for Papers

Ferrara, 18 September 2018

SEEDS is pleased to invite you to submit a paper at the SEEDS2018 workshop scheduled on September 18th 2018 at the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Ferrara. Participants are invited to present and share research ideas even at very preliminary stages.

The focus of the workshop will be on (but not restricted to):

 climate change economics and policy  energy economics and policy  economics of waste and the circular economy  firm’s green strategies  environmental evaluation  green accounting  green finance  eco-innovation drivers and effects  Innovation for sustainable development (with a focus on global knowledge transfer) – linking to the H2020 project Inno4sd themes

Keynote speaker: Simone Borghesi - Department of Political and International Sciences, University of Siena, Italy; President-Elect of IAERE and Director of the Florence School of Regulation - Climate Unit (EUI).

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND KEY DATES Submission of Full Papers or Extended Abstracts via email to: [email protected] (subject “Workshop SEEDS2018”) Submission deadline: July 25th, 2018 Notification of acceptance: August 5th, 2018 (There is no participation fee)

The event is meant to bring together researchers who are interested in shedding light on different topics that revolve around environmental economics and policy. Developing knowledge exchanges and setting ideas for new projects are the primary aims. There will be room for discussing new research ideas for European projects as well.

Scientific Committee: Roberto Antonietti (University of Padova), Davide Antonioli (University of Pescara), Nicolò Barbieri (University of Ferrara); Simone Borghesi (University of Siena), Giulio Cainelli (University of Padova), Valeria Costantini (Roma Tre University), Francesco Crespi (Roma Tre University), Alessio D’Amato (Tor Vergata University), Claudia Ghisetti (JRC EC Ispra), Marianna Gilli (University of Ferrara), Susanna Mancinelli (University of Ferrara), Giovanni Marin (University of Urbino), Massimiliano Mazzanti (University of Ferrara), Salvatore Monni (Roma Tre University), Anna Montini (University of Bologna), Sandro Montresor (University Kore Enna), Antonio Musolesi (University of Ferrara), Francesco Nicolli (European University Institute and University of Siena), Ugo Rizzo (University of Ferrara), Roberto Zoboli (Catholic University of Sacred Heart), Mariangela Zoli (Tor Vergata University).

Organising Committee: Nicolò Barbieri (University of Ferrara); Marianna Gilli (University of Ferrara); Massimiliano Mazzanti (University of Ferrara); Francesco Nicolli (European University Institute and University of Siena); Ugo Rizzo (University of Ferrara).

SEEDS will provide references for high quality and low cost accommodation in Ferrara. In case of questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Related event:

Inno4SD.net PhD & Early Career Academy 2018 “Innovation and knowledge for Sustainable development” Ferrara, 17 September 2018

The 2018 PhD Academy “Innovation and knowledge for Sustainable development” is organised by the Inno4sd network (www.inno4sd.net). The event will be held at the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Ferrara.

The objectives of the academy are: 1. Provide a space for knowledge sharing for and learning to young scholars interested in topics related to innovation and sustainable development 2. Provide opportunity for PhD candidates to present their work 3. Network opportunity for PhD candidates 4. Opportunity for PhD candidates to submit work to partners in the inno4sd and affiliated networks to review and receive feedback on the work submitted

INNO4SD is an international network that brings together key stakeholders who are interested in innovation for sustainable development. It is an open network with a research-based agenda for learning and for change, which invites multiple perspectives on sustainable development to be established, scrutinised and deployed. Since SEEDS is a partner of the project funded by European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, a dedicated session to present main project’s achievements, engage potential partners and discuss future agenda is organised. The agenda will be released in early April.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND KEY DATES Submission of Extended Abstracts via email to: [email protected] (subject “PhD & Early Career Academy”) Submission deadline: July 25th, 2018 Final program and notification of acceptance: August 5th, 2018 (There is no participation fee)