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Call for Papers

 

International Conference on Emerging Challenges in Business for Global Sustainability

(SIIBICON 2015)

 

20-21 February, 2015

Pune, India

 

Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), a constituent of Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, India invites full length papers to be presented at the International Conference on Emerging Challenges in Business for Global Sustainability (SIIBICON 2015) to be organized on 20-21 February, 2015 in Pune, India. This is a follow up to two successful Conferences organized by SIIB in 2012 and 2013.  

 

The International Conference on Emerging Challenges in Business for Global Sustainability will be an inter-disciplinary conference and seek to understand some of the major opportunities and challenges in global economies particularly the emerging challenges in business to sustain the competitiveness in the world business arena. The Conference will aim to deliberate and discuss on business related issues revolving around sustainability, geopolitical impacts around global trade mechanisms, agriculture, land use, water and energy nexus, climate change and its linkages to development. Focus themes would include emerging market mechanisms that provide transformative solutions including potential game changers in business and industry. Research on business performance with respect to issues like rising GHG emissions, climate risk assessments, water  risks for business, adaptation strategies in emerging markets and analysis of current social,technological,environmental and management issues that govern societal change will also be discussed at the conference. 

 

Contributors can submit research papers and cases under the following conference tracks:

 

Track 1 – An investigation of the undercurrents in International Business and Management

Track 2 – The Dynamic Study of Operations and Supply Chain Management

Track 3 – Marketing then and now- Emerging trends in Marketing

Track 4 – Developing sustainable financial systems and economic growth

Track 5 – Developing and tapping Human Resource potential for organizational effectiveness and enhancing value for stakeholders

Track 6 – Promotion of Agriculture products and Agri-businesses: Policy and Perspectives

Track 7 – Evaluating natural capital, water, climate change and energy security - new and emerging approaches in governance

Track 8 – Doctoral papers

 

This year  the conference would also include Doctoral papers from researchers presently doing their PhD and also for those who would like to present their doctoral theses excerpts.

 

We invite academicians, researchers, experts, policy makers, and others to submit original unpublished research papers, case studies and cases along with teaching notes for this conference. Submissions may be analytical,theoretical, and empirical or policy oriented in approach. Full length papers should be submitted by 25 November,2014 (extended deadline) specifying the topic under the respective tracks. Selected research papers submitted for the Conference will be published in a peer reviewed  international journal.

 

To submit full length papers and for further details on the conference thematic areas, structure, guidelines for paper submission, registration fees and important dates, please visit www.siib.ac.in or write to  siibicon_2015@siib.ac.in.   

Please feel free to circulate this call among your friends, colleagues and networks. We look forward to your participation.

Regards,

Prakash Rao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Head

Dept. of Energy and Environment,

Symbiosis Institute of International Business

Symbiosis International University
G No. 174/1, Hinjewadi, Pune – 411 057,INDIA
Tel : 91-20-22934314 /17/18/19, Ext. 133 Cell: 91-9420200824

Email: prakash.rao@siib.ac.in, Web: www.siib.ac.in

 

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From: Stefanie Held <Stefanie.Held@unece.org>
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 09:56:25 +0100
Subject: Invitation - Putting the genie back: Two degrees will be harder than we think - Geneva, 19 November, 18.30, UNECE and The Graduate Institute Geneva

To view this email as a web page, go here.                 GENEVA ENERGY CONVERSATIONS Putting the genie back: Two degrees will be harder than we think WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER, 2014 | 18:30 – 20:30   The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Graduate Institute's Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES) are launching a special series to engage Geneva based experts and the public in conversations about sustainable energy. Auditorium Ivan Pictet Maison de la paix, Geneva Please register here. David Hone, Chief Climate Change advisor to Shell and author of Putting the Genie Back: 2°C Will Be Harder than We Think, will kick off the series, taking on the subject of climate change in a frank and open discussion, built on more than 30 years in the energy industry. Climate change could be categorised as the most pervasive yet least understood issue of our generation. Some deny it, others are incensed by it, but most are left in the middle wondering what to think and, more importantly, do about it. Governments have been trying to come to terms with this for over twenty years and have little to show for their efforts; emissions just continue to rise. From Canberra to Capetown and Washington to Warsaw, controversy abounds. "The solutions lie within our grasp; it's just a question of whether we want to use them." His presentation will be followed by a panel debate, asking: How can we respond to the challenge? How should we segment the priorities? How can we get the necessary political ownership? PROGRAMME Welcome Michael Møller, Acting Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva Philippe Burrin, Director of the Graduate Institute H. E. Thomas Fitschen, Ambassador, Germany Keynote David Hone, Chief Climate Change Advisor to Shell, and author of Putting the Genie Back: 2°C Will Be Harder than We Think Panel Christian Friis Bach, Executive Secretary, UNECE Tom Murley, Director, Renewable Energy, HgCapital Peter Wooders, Group Director Energy, International Institute for Sustainable Development Europe Hans B. (Teddy) Püttgen, Senior Director, Nanyang Technological University, Energy Research Institute, Singapore, and Professeur Honoraire, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Joelle Noailly, Research Fellow and Programme Lead, Innovation and Sustainable Growth, CIES, the Graduate Institute Representative from Azerbaijan Moderator Scott Foster, Director, Sustainable Energy Division, UNECE A cocktail reception will follow. BACKGROUND This event is the first of a series of energy conversations, that seeks to bring together Geneva based and international energy experts to discuss persistent questions related to sustainable energy and climate change from another angle. The aim is to propose innovative approaches or introduce elements for practical solutions with a view to share ideas that are inspirational, can change attitudes and contribute to a real energy revolution. This first event will be held with the support of the German Mission of Geneva and the European Azerbaijan Society in the context of UNECE's Sustainable Energy Week and the 23rd session of the Committee on Sustainable Development: Energy for Development: Must Reality conflict with Ambition?       More information Copyright 2014, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PO BOX 136 - 1211 GENEVA 21 - SWITZERLAND - Tel. +41 22 908 57 00 - http://graduateinstitute.ch

Stefanie Held
Sustainable Energy Division
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Room 380, Palais des Nations
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 917 24 62
Fax +41 22 917 00 38
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 03:24:53 -0600
Subject: Exploratory Meeting: Biomass Assessment Methodology for Municipalities -IRENA
Dear Energy-L Members,

We request your expression of interest for participation in an IRENA Side Event showcasing a proven biomass assessment methodology applied in municipalities in order to solicit your feedback for its wider application across other municipalities, especially in the developing world.

We seeks municipal executives who have been involved in energy and/or environmental issues in the municipalities and are interested in such an assessment.

The event details and application form are in the following link: http://www.irena.org/biomass_Assessment/

IRENA would cover the full costs of the selected participants, in accordance with its rules and regulations.

Thank You and Kind Regards,

Bilal Hassan
Junior Professional Associate
Country Support and Partnerships
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)







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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 06:24:54 -0600
Subject: Global Atlas: Unique Opportunity to Join the User Advisory Network
Dear Energy-L Readers,

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