Transdisciplinary and anticipatory dialogue for climate resilience. Envisioning actionable societal change
Crete, with its remarkable heritage of two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves (Samaria Gorge/Lefka Ori and Asterousia mountain range) and two UNESCO Global Geoparks (in Sitia and on Mount Psiloritis), stands as an emblematic territory for addressing the pressing challenges of our time. These extraordinary sites embody the concept of living laboratories, where human activity and ecological stewardship intertwine, offering, both, a fertile ground for rethinking actionable transformations and a forward-looking space to anticipate and navigate the evolving challenges of climate change and societal transformation
The conference “Transdisciplinary and anticipatory dialogue for climate resilience. Envisioning actionable societal change” invites participants to engage in transdisciplinary and anticipatory dialogues inspired by the unique characteristics of Crete’s Biosphere Reserves and Geoparks and their mission as sites of innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.
The conference seeks to address the global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality through integrative approaches that draw on the best of science, humanities, and the arts. By harnessing the anticipatory potential of science, humanities, and the arts, we aim to foster discussions that bridge disciplines and worldviews, converging on actionable solutions for the present while envisioning the futures we wish to create.
The conference will take place in Chania, Crete, on September 11–12, 2025. It is an initiative of the COST Action SHiFT. The Call for Papers is open until May 10.
