CALL FOR PAPERS
The
Research Group for Green Economy and Economic Ethics
of
Eötvös Loránd University
Faculty of Social Sciences
Institute of Economics
organizes the interdisciplinary conference
Green Transition in Economy:
Sustainability, Societal Challenges and
Responsible Decision-Making
Date: 22-23 April 2027
Location: Eötvös Loránd University
Faculty of Social Sciences
Institute of Economics
9700 Szombathely, Károlyi Gáspár tér 4.
About the conference
The interdisciplinary conference Green Transition in Economy: Sustainability, Societal Challenges and Responsible Decision-Making will explore the opportunities, challenges, and impacts of the green transition of the economy in a broad context. This fifth edition of the conference will focus on examining the interconnections between sustainability and the economy.
The conference languages are Hungarian, English, and German. The event is open to both Hungarian and international speakers, and we particularly welcome presentations related to the topic from doctoral students. Undergraduate and Master’s students are also invited to submit presentations, with the support of their supervisors or as joint submissions with them. If a sufficient number of student submissions is received, a dedicated student session will be organized.
Some possible (but not exclusive) topics:
- Green economy in general context: ESG issues; green start-ups; challenges of carbon neutrality; supply chain sustainability; corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy; the role of recycling in the economy; digital solutions for the green economy (e.g., IoT, AI); turning waste into value
- Green thinking and sustainability in specific sectors: sustainable tourism; green energy; impact of climate change on specific sectors of the economy; innovations for sustainability; green economy and labour market; green innovations and fashion; green finance
- Green products: product design for sustainability; sustainable packaging; eco-design,
- Green food: food waste; food industry in the context of sustainability; vegan food
- Green consumer: education on sustainable consumption; consumer attitudes; education and sustainability
- Green society: social impacts of the green transition; sustainable cities; sustainable communities; green transport, social innovation
- Green marketing: green communication; greenwashing; green labels
Application information
Language of the conference: Hungarian, English and German
Deadline for application with abstract: 7 March 2027
Notification of acceptance of abstracts: 23 March 2027
Deadline for submission of papers: 30 June 2027
The conference is free to attend.
How to apply:
Presenter(s) name, affiliation, email address, the title of the presentation, 8-10 line abstract, and 3-5 keywords at the link below:
https://forms.gle/Kuwjv6aWYxvENNsLA
The planned length of the presentations is 15 minutes + 5 minutes discussion. Papers: 10-12 pages (more information later).
The written versions of the presentations will be published in a peer-reviewed volume with an ISBN. Publication is subject to the approval of the reviewers. The volume is scheduled to be published in the first half of 2028.
The webpage will be updated!
For more information: Dr. Szőke Viktória, chair of the conference organising committee
szoke.viktoria@sek.elte.hu
Dr. Kovács László, co-chair of the conference organising committee
kovacs.laszlo@sek.elte.hu
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A konferenciát a Nemzeti Kulturális Alap támogatja
The conference is supported by the National Cultural Fund of Hungary
