Conference news
News item overview
- Keynote speaker announcement: Prof. Ortwin Renn
- Keynote speaker announcement: Dr. Farhana Sultana
- Call for student volunteers: Explore Sustainability Governance
Keynote speaker announcement: Prof. Ortwin Renn
10-07-2024
We are delighted to announce Prof. Ortwin Renn as a keynote speaker for the Wageningen Centre of Sustainability Governance conference on Governing Sustainability Transformations. He will join us at our plenary opening on October 16th as well as the session Risk Governance in Sustainability Transformations organized by Dr. Johanna Koehler of the Public Administration and Policy group.
Prof. Renn is a distinguished social scientist specializing in risk governance. He is Professor Emeritus for Environmental Sociology and Technology Assessment at the University of Stuttgart and recently retired as Scientific Director at the International Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam. He also directs DIALOGIK, a research institute focused on communication and participation processes.
His academic affiliations include Adjunct Professor at Stavanger University, Honorary Professor at the Technical University Munich, and Affiliate Professor at Beijing Normal University. Prof. Renn's research encompasses risk governance, stakeholder involvement in environmental decision-making, and sustainable development.
Prof. Renn holds a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Cologne and has held prestigious positions at institutions such as Clark University, the Swiss Institute of Technology, and the Center of Technology Assessment. His accolades include the National Cross of Merit Order, honorary doctorates, and the Order of Merit from the State of Baden-Württemberg.
Join us to gain insights from Prof. Renn’s extensive expertise in risk governance and sustainability.
Keynote speaker announcement: Dr. Farhana Sultana
09-07-2024
We are thrilled to announce Dr. Farhana Sultana will join us online as a keynote speaker for the Wageningen Centre of Sustainability Governance conference on Governing Sustainability Transformations. Dr. Sultana will introduce our plenary round-table debate on October 17th.
Dr. Farhana Sultana is a Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University, where she is also the Research Director for Environmental Collaboration and Conflicts at the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflicts and Collaboration (PARCC).
An internationally recognized and award-winning interdisciplinary scholar, Dr. Sultana’s work encompasses political ecology, water governance, climate change, social and environmental justice, decolonizing knowledge, and transnational feminisms. Her research and scholar activism is informed by her diverse experiences across three continents and her background in natural sciences, social sciences, and policy.
Before joining Syracuse, Prof. Sultana taught at King’s College London and worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). She has authored numerous publications, including the books “The Right to Water: Politics, Governance and Social Struggles” (2012), “Eating, Drinking: Surviving” (2016), and “Water Politics: Governance, Justice, and the Right to Water” (2020). Prof. Sultana graduated Cum Laude from Princeton University and holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Minnesota, where she was a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.
In 2019, she received the Glenda Laws Award from the American Association of Geographers for her outstanding contributions to geographic research on social issues.
Call for student volunteers: Explore Sustainability Governance
28-06-2024
Are you a Master's student who is passionate about sustainability, governance, and making a difference in the world? Here's a unique opportunity for you to get involved and be a part of the upcoming WCSG Conference 2024! We are bringing together leaders and scholars from around the world. To ensure the success of this event, we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated master's students to join us as volunteers.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at the WCSG Conference 2024 offers an invaluable experience where you can:
- Free Participation: Be a part of a transformative conference addressing pressing global challenges
- Network: Connect with experts and professionals in sustainability governance.
- Learn: Gain insights into the latest research and discussions in the field.
- Experience: Get hands-on experience in event management and organization.
Volunteer Roles May Include:
In the week before the conference, you will be expected to participate in a volunteer assistant information session (approx. 1 hour).
- Assisting with registration and check-in
- Providing information to attendees
- Supporting speakers and presenters
- Helping with session logistics
- Summarizing sessions via note taking
- Supporting the evening event
- Supporting the Wageningen guided walking tour
- And more based on your interests and skills!
We expect you to volunteer on one of the three days of the conference, in exchange you will be able to attend the other two days of the conference.
How to Apply:
If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer application form here by August 31st.
For more information about the conference, visit the WCSG Conference 2024 website.
Your contribution as a volunteer will not only enrich your learning experience but also play a vital role in the success of this conference.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to be a part of WCSG Conference 2024. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!