Call for Papers - EduSustain 2024: Global Conference Bridging Higher Education and Sustainable Future

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About the Organization

Recently, NMIMS University distinguished itself by hosting the G20 Round Table Conference, catalyzing a global dialogue among HEIs to foster sustainability and tackle global challenges. The conference epitomized the collaborative spirit required to advance sustainability, drawing eminent academics and policymakers from across the globe. Furthermore, NMIMS has forged significant international partnerships, such as with the University of Adelaide and Binghamton University, to bolster its research and teaching capacities in sustainability. These ventures, along with NMIMS's participation in the European Union HARMONY Project, underscore its commitment to spearheading sustainability in higher education and beyond. NMIMS University, bolstered by its robust digital infrastructure and a multidisciplinary perspective, is poised to accelerate this integration, nurturing a sustainability-centric culture.

About the Conference

Climate change, geopolitical factors, renewable energy, land use, and economic tendencies are presenting the sustainability issue with more and more focus. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development works as a global call urging to protect the planet and to make sure the welfare of all. This essential aspect of higher education institutions (HEIs) implies that sustainability should be embedded in HEIs' curricula, teaching methods as well as the overall conduct. United Nations believes this to be so and is thus dedicated to accomplishing this through Sustainable Development Goal 4, which makes the point that education is the key to instilling the sustainability mind-set.

In the recent past, it has been the digital innovation, the introduction of blended learning models, and the increase in global awareness as the main drivers of the quick integration of sustainability in academic curricula. In line of this, the SVKM's NMIMS University will be organising a Global Conference named ‘EduSustain2024’ from 27th - 28th September, 2024 on the theme of bridging higher education and sustainable future. This conference is the First Special Conference of the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM), the Indian affiliate of the Academy of Management. EduSustain 2024 is committed to upholding the symbiotic connections among the higher education sector, government agencies and the industry in order to advance the cause of sustainable development.

The conference aims to bring together and share best practices and findings from different disciplines on how to integrate the sustainability agenda into the fabric of HEIs. These areas are embodied in the curricular integration, research advancements, and the creation of sustainable thought leadership. EduSustain 2024 is the vital forum for discussions which will be creating the future of sustainability in higher education and, of course, the importance of HEIs in the vanguard of this movement towards a more sustainable global society.

Objectives of EduSustain 2024:

• To map the role of HEIs in relation to embedding the sustainability agenda (UN SDGs) in teaching, research, and field action
• To explore the pedagogical models adopted by HEIs and challenges in advancing sustainability education
• To explore mechanisms adopted by HEIs to measure sustainability practices and build a sustainability culture
• To explore avenues for inter-institutional collaborations to advance research, field action projects, and sustainability-related publications

Tracks of EduSustain 2024:

Track 1 - Sustainable Finance, Trackchair: Dr. Hema Gwalani, SBM-NMIMS Mumbai, Objective: To deliberate on the pedagogy to facilitate the relevance of ESG considerations in investment decisions

Track 2 - Climate Change Education, Technology and Innovation, Trackchair: Dr. Aparna Rao, STME-NMIMS Navi Mumbai, Objective: To deliberate on knowledge creation and the pedagogy to disseminate climate change education in the context of frameworks, policy, and climate solutions.

Track 3 - Sustainable Resource Management, Understanding, Pedagogy and Practice, Trackchair: Dr. Bajarang Kumbhar, SDSOS-NMIMS Mumbai, Objective: To deliberate on knowledge creation and the pedagogy to drive the relevance on the agenda of natural resource management-sustainable utilization of land, water, forests, etc in sustaining the planet and human life.

Track 4 - Communicating Sustainability Through Arts and Media, Trackchair: Dr. Brijesh Tripathi, JDSOLA-NMIMS Mumbai, Objective: To explore innovative approaches in arts, advertising, and liberal arts education to foster a culture of sustainability and social responsibility.

Track 5 - Cases on Successful Sustainability Projects, Trackchair: Dr. Divakar Kamath, SBM-NMIMS Mumbai, Objective: To showcase real-world corporate examples of successful contributions towards sustainability through various projects and its integration in HEIs.

Track 6 - Sustainability and Social Responsibility in HEIs, Trackchair: Dr. Satish Kajjer, SBM-NMIMS Mumbai, Objective: To include discussions on how HEIs can contribute to social responsibility and community development through sustainability initiatives. This could include community service projects, local sustainability efforts, and inclusive education practices.

Track 7 - Poster Presentations: Sustainability-related projects, Sustainability-related projects, Trackchair: Dr. Meena Galliara, SBM-NMIMS Mumbai, Objective: Students and researchers to present their work on sustainability-related projects with the help of posters.

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