XVIII International Seminars on Overarching Issues of the European Area
[Call for Papers] XVIII International Seminars on Overarching Issues of the European Area - a scientific event organized by the University of Porto, Portugal, under the high patronage of the European.
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- CEST
- Portuguese, Portugal
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto - Porto, Portugal
- In-person
Still recovering from the pandemic crisis, our increasingly globalised world has been immersed in a war with far-reaching repercussions. Despite the threats and destruction to which our planet has been subjected, a multiplicity of ecosystems persists even though they are suffering a critical loss of biodiversity. It is very common to find a combination of dynamic, multifunctional territories in these ecosystems neighboured by others in decline, where development and sustainability are at stake. These spaces show the indelible effects of climate change and particularly of human intervention, further aggravated by the ongoing war in Europe. However, awareness of these critical issues is growing and their impact on the environmental, economic and social levels has fostered the need for intervention at multiple different scales. Thus, strategies are being drafted that focus on inclusive development based not only on the conservation of landscapes and heritage but also on the revitalisation of social frameworks. To achieve these aims, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the UN and embodied in the 'Agenda 2030' are of mandatory reference, representing imperative challenges in the current context of warfare in the European area which aggravates social inequalities and environmental problems.
The aim is to eradicate poverty while promoting equal access to energy, education, and quality health services. Another area of focus is the creation of jobs and energy efficiency, in addition to the conservation and management of endogenous resources. The intention is also to promote effective institutions and stable societies where justice, peace, health care, and gender equality are unequivocal and inclusive. Policy convergence is required to achieve these goals, where environmental and social strategies gain priority over strictly economic motives. They should be clearly guided by innovation and ethics, sustained by digital resources, and dedicated to increasing literacy and technical training. These principles pave the way towards greater territorial cohesion as the most effective means of overcoming the systemic and multifaceted crisis we have experienced in recent times.
It is, therefore, necessary to continue to reflect on these topics without ignoring their complexity and territorial diversity. The European space should be compared with others, highlighting interconnections, particularly with the Brazilian space from which several innovative projects have emerged. This collaborative link is further strengthened through the XVIII International Seminars of the Overarching Issues of the European Area. The main objective, evident in the previous editions of this event, also persists: the approach to current problems in a scientific, creative, multidisciplinary, and inter-university setting, highlighting the search for strategies to mitigate these problems within a framework of sustainability and resilience.
This event, organised by the University of Porto with several national and international partners, is increasingly acknowledged as a research network that seeks to provide answers to emerging challenges. In 2024, the XVIII International Seminars of the Overarching Issues of the European Area will feature a scientific committee made up of renowned national and international scholars from more than a dozen countries, centred on the theme of 'Building Resilient and Sustainable Territories'.
It is with great satisfaction that we announce that the XVIII International Conferences on Major Issues of the European Space, to be held between May 23 and 26, 2024, in Porto, are High Patronage of His Excellency, the President of the Portuguese Republic, Professor Doctor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The High Patronage is an endorsement from the President of the Republic to realize ideas aimed at 'promoting, encouraging, and mobilizing the country and its citizens for the challenges and opportunities that arise in Portugal'. To this support is also added the High Patronage of the European Parliament, granted by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
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Venue
Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto
Via Panorâmica, s/n Porto 4150-564 Portugal