Call for papers for “RELATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY -The contribution of the natural and human sciences to a new synthesis of personal, environmental, social, and economic dimensions”
The conference will take place on 18th-20th October in Rome (and online).
The central theme of the conference on relational sustainability emphasizes the importance of interactions across various dimensions—ecological, political, sociological, medical, legal, psychological, sporting, economic, artistic, communicative, pedagogical, and architectural—to achieve long-term sustainability. The complexity of contemporary social, economic, cultural, and natural structures, accelerated by technological advancements, poses significant challenges for sustainable resource use. Despite technological progress improving living conditions, it has also led to negative side effects like global warming.
The conference advocates for a new cultural synthesis integrating diverse perspectives to address the global environmental and social crisis. Constructive relationships between humanity and the cosmos, as well as among human groups, are seen as essential for achieving sustainability as a relational property.
Organized by New Humanity and promoted by various initiatives within the Focolare
Focolare is a global Catholic lay movement founded in 1943 in Italy by Chiara Lubich. Its name means “hearth” or “family fireside” in Italian. The movement focuses on promoting unity and universal brotherhood among all people, regardless of their background or beliefs. Focolare works to foster dialogue and peace across religious, cultural, and social divides. The movement is inspired by the teachings of the Gospel and aims to live out Jesus’ prayer for unity (“that they may all be one”). It emphasizes love, mutual understanding, and community-building, with projects in education, ecumenical dialogue, social work, and more.
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Movement, the conference seeks to foster dialogue across different fields inspired by Chiara Lubich’s paradigm of unity. This approach encourages a plurality of thoughts and ideas, aiming to generate innovative cultural responses to current and future challenges.
Further information here: https://www.new-humanity.org/en/projects/relational-sustainability-international-congress/