Programme
Programme
The timetable for the Conference ‘Trans-disciplinary conversations on transitions to sustainability’ is below.
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Location: ORB 123, O’Rahilly Building (Áras Uí Rathaile), University College Cork
Each presentation: 10 minutes (plus 25 mins discussion after all papers presented)
Plenary Papers: 30-35 minutes (10-15 minute discussion after each paper)
Day 1 Thursday 5th September 2013
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| 9-9.15
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Opening |
Prof. Anita Maguire Vice President for Research & Innovation |
| 9.15-9.40 |
Context; Presenting Orientation Paper & Opening Discussion |
Dr C. Sage, Dr G. Mullally, & Dr E. Byrne |
| 9.40-10.55
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Session A: SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL INTEGRATION
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The Water Framework Directive: opportunities and barriers to sustainable development EC#1
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F. Bacci & Dr D. Chapman (BEES) |
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Towards an Understanding of Ecological “Integrity” under EU Nature Conservation Law: Complementary Legal and Ecological Perspectives EC#11
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Dr O. McIntyre (Law) & Prof J. O'Halloran (BEES) |
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The Role of Stakeholder Engagement in Assessing Climate Technology Potential in Ireland EC#18
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F. Rogan, Dr P. Bolger & Dr B. Ó Gallachóir (ERI/Engineering)
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Transitions to sustainable rural development in Ireland: |
Dr C. Sage (Geography) & Dr M. O'Shaughnessy (Food Business & Development)
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A role for diversity in achieving sustainability through ecological, social and economic domains EC#2
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Dr E. Byrne (Process & Chemical Engineering) |
| 10.55-11.25
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Coffee break |
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| 11.25-12.20
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Session B: CITIZENSHIP, COMMUNITY & CULTURE |
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Democracy and Ecological Sustainability EC#15 |
Dr S. Ó Tuama & Dr L. Davis (Government)
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Sustainable Future Communities: Sociological and Anthropological Insights EC#8
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Dr K. Keohane (Sociology) |
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Ecofilm: Sustainable Cinema and the Schull Film Festival EC#17 |
Dr L. Rascaroli (Italian/Film Studies) |
| 12.20-1.10
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Keynote Speaker I |
Prof. Andrew Stirling (University of Sussex) |
| 1.10-2.10
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Lunch
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| 2.10-3.15
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Session C: REGULATING TECHNOLOGIES
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The evolving role of industrial wastes and by-products in contemporary production processes: A case study of Pennsylvania EC#9
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Prof D. Lyons (Geography)
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Mobile cloud services as a public utility to all citizens EC#6
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Dr D. Grigoras (Computer Science)
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Regulatory Challenges for the Sustainable Development of Offshore Activities and Renewable Energy EC#19
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Dr. F. Safari (Law)
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Toxic or not?: Nanomaterials as emerging environmental threats EC#22 |
Prof D. Sheehan (Biochemistry) |
| 3.15-4.00
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Breakout/Discussion Session on Orientation Paper and associated targeted questions among Groups |
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| 4.00-4.30
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Coffee break |
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| 4.30-5.20
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Keynote Speaker II |
Dr John Barry (Queen's University Belfast) |
| 8.00 |
Dinner |
Greenes Restaurant (Mac Curtain Street) |
Day 2 Friday 6th September 2013
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| 9.00-9.50 |
Keynote Speaker III
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Prof. Michael Narodoslawsky (TU Graz) |
| 9.50-10.55
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Session D: TRANSITION NARRATIVES |
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Competing visions of climate justice EC#23 |
Dr T. Skillington (Sociology) |
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Precaution, or Prudence for Sustainability? Re-assessing the Jurisprudential Foundation of the Precautionary Principle EC#20 |
Dr B. Sage-Fuller (Law)
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Fear and Loading in the Anthropocene: Narratives of Transition and Transformation EC EC#12 |
Dr G. Mullally, Dr C. Damery, J. Lenihan, R. Milner and P. O'Connor (ECCRG/Sociology) |
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Why won’t we change to a sustainable future? EC#5 |
Dr J. Fitzpatrick, Dr E. Byrne(both Process & Chemical Engineering), Dr G. Mullally (Sociology) & |
| 10.55-11.25
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Coffee break |
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| 11.25-12.30
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Session E: PLANNING FUTURES |
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Energy, climate, land-use and money - four challenges in one go! EC#14 |
Dr B. Ó Gallachóir, Dr P. Deane & A. Chiodi (ERI/Engineering) |
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The role of appropriate governance in delivering competitiveness, sustainability and resilience in Metropolitan Cork EC#7 |
J. Hall, W. Brady & B O’Sullivan (MPlan) |
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Intercultural Comparison of Societal/Social Innovation and Ecological Impact using Relevant Modelling Tools EC#10 |
Mag. S. Maier (TU Graz), Prof. M. Narodoslawsky (TU Graz), Dr. G. Mullally (Sociology) & Dr. E. Byrne (Engineering) |
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Feedback towards research - topics arising from UCC's comprehensive Green Campus strategy - The practitioners' perspective from work on the ground EC#16 |
M. Poland and S. Koch (Buildings & Estates) |
| 12.30-12.45
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Reflection/Wrap-up |
Dr Colin Sage |
| 12.45
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Lunch & Discussion |
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