ABSTRACT. Reliance on fossil fuels has led to significant environmental damage and heightened political conflicts over energy resources. Transitioning to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind is essential for sustainable development and energy independence, particularly for the EU. Technological solutions already exist, but they must be correctly communicated and implemented. This shift can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change, and decrease dependency on volatile fossil fuel markets. However, the transition poses challenges, including technological advancements, infrastructure development, policy implementation, and geopolitical pressures to keep the EU dependent on energy imports. In this presentation, concrete solutions will be offered, and examples of best practices from European countries will be provided, showcasing successful strategies for achieving energy independence and sustainability.

ABSTRACT. The work first outlines a range of good practice guidelines for engagement informed by practitioners within public bodies concerned with the delivery of infrastructure. We situate these alongside a statement of principles for engagement. Following on from here, we present findings from a reflective practice process which evaluates the development of a new strategic approach to public engagement. Finally, we outline the concept of community benefit funding as a means through which participatory and distributional justice can be achieved in relation to the energy transition.

ABSTRACT. This presentation explores how integrating the arts into Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) enhances climate resilience and societal change. Through a literature review, case studies from the Centre for Environmental Education and Research (CEER), and interviews with artists, it examines the theoretical and practical foundations of this integration. The presentation proposes a collaborative framework for educators and artists to create impactful learning experiences, emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue and artistic methods to foster creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in sustainability issues. The goal is to inspire transformative actions and equip learners to address complex climate challenges.

ABSTRACT. The potential for sport and leisure in addressing environmental issues in the Anthropocene has yet to be explored. While professional sport is providing valuable opportunities to raise awareness and stimulate discussions around green behaviours, there is little being done in terms of direct climate action. Instead, it is argued that community based sport and leisure activities provides a unique opportunity to engage a wide population in promoting glocalized climate action within their own neighbourhoods. This presentation discusses the ways in which this is being explored through a series of research projects which focus on communities, local politics, and international development.

ABSTRACT. Waste management plays an important role in sustainable development. The innovative waste management results to minimize the adverse effects on climate change, and social and economic sustainability. The creation of sustainable development goals by United Nations in 2015 is an important step towards environmental sustainability, the goals 17 focus on strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. This research paper has applied systematic literature review method and analyzed different published research papers and research report mainly focused on waste management and relationship with the sustainable development goals. This paper has extensively discussed the context of waste management, sustainable development goals, waste indicators in SDGs, and the relationship between sustainable development goals and waste management.

ABSTRACT. Motorised traffic and car-centric environments restrict children's lives. This has adverse health consequences as it induces physical inactivity and reduces children's well-being. Understanding parents' daily routines and reasons for children’s active and independent mobility is essential to improving children's well-being and encouraging environmentally sustainable mobilities. This article explores parental decision-making processes using a mixed-methods sequential approach: we first collected data through an online survey and then via focus groups with parents and interviews with school directors. The adult-centred mobility culture jeopardises children's ability to navigate the city independently while offering children a highly problematic and self-reproducing social and environmental construction.

ABSTRACT. One essential question concerns what represents a meaningful engagement in the context of transdisciplinary sustainability research. The main aim of this study was to propose a framework for analyzing transdisciplinary initiatives from the perspective of engagement for transformation and climate change challenges and to apply it to eight such projects. This facilitates observing how engagement was implemented, comparing the projects among them, and extracting some best practices to be used in future initiatives. The study incorporates three approaches: (i) a bibliometric analysis fed by the Web of Science database, (ii) the subject-based review to identify the main particularities of a meaningful engagement, and (iii) eight case studies on transdisciplinary sustainability projects based on the engagement framework proposed in this work.

ABSTRACT. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the discourse on whether digital fashion can assist the industry in becoming more sustainable. We will provide an overview of academic research on digital fashion and sustainability, followed by presenting the results of our study in the second part. Consequently, this paper has two primary research objectives. The first objective is to systematically review and summarize the main findings of academic discussions on digital fashion and sustainability. The second research objective is to gain insights into the opinions and behaviors of Generation Z in Croatia regarding digital fashion and sustainability. The research methods employed in this study include a qualitative approach and a quantitative method utilizing an online survey questionnaire.

ABSTRACT. This paper analyzes fast fashion and ethical fashion in the context of reflexive modernity, risk society and hyperconsumption (Giddens, 1991; Beck, 1992; Lipovetsky, 2008). Given that textile production greatly impacts the environment and climate, fast fashion perpetuates a consumerist mentality and waste culture. Based on 2024 research, we analyze the attitudes and practices of young people in Croatia (N = 802) towards fast and ethical fashion to detect the current state and their potential for accepting a new fashion paradigm, thus generating societal change based on sustainability.

ABSTRACT. At the end of each session will have a discussion based on the submitted abstracts and presentations with main objective "How can actionable transformation be imagined and set into practice by different actors (researchers, policymakers, practitioners, industry, educators, artists, etc.)?". The conclusions will be used for the closing of the conference and the reports of the COST Action CA21166 SHIFT-Social Sciences and Humanities for Transformation.

ABSTRACT. The following paper 1. provides a brief overview of genres of contemporary German-speaking eco-plays in terms of literary theory and theory of drama (documentary i.e. verbatim theatre, postdramatic, i.e. postanthropocentric theatre, interactive theatre), 2. identifies utopian or dystopian elements in selected plays, and 3. based on concrete abovementioned examples discusses whether engaged drama and theatre such as the one in German-speaking countries of today takes an agonistic or consensus approach to climate change.

ABSTRACT. This proposal aims to discuss the role of integral ecology in creating and applying novel evaluation methodologies for assessing just transition policies and presents a case study of such application. It addresses key challenges in the methodologies of just transition policy evaluation, which stem from the need to integrate social sub-systems into a differentiated theory of justice and the inadequacy of the mainstream individual-ethics approach to address climate change. By presenting a case study of Lithuania’s just transition policy evaluation, the paper demonstrates how integral ecology can bridge significant evaluation methodology gaps and advance innovative methodologies and transdisciplinary approaches.

ABSTRACT. The global ecosystem crisis necessitates a shift towards actionable transformation. This abstract examines the role of legal perspectives on 'Just Transition' in driving this transformation. It discusses the nuances of this perspective, and its contribution to global climate change efforts. The discussion will consider both consensus-oriented and agonistic approaches to climate change mitigation, within the broader framework of energy law and public participation. The legal perspective of 'Just Transition' is crucial in balancing the economic implications of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, while prioritising social justice and inclusive public participation.

ABSTRACT. The paper analyzes a model of a subject Environmental Education and Wisdom which explores the multidimensional concept of wisdom in relation to ecological and climate issues and its application in the educational system. In the model we have developed, we analyze three crucial aspects. Firstly, the cognitive aspect of wisdom is integrated with reflection and knowledge of ecological processes. Secondly, we analyze wisdom as a virtue alongside the promotion of environmental protection. Finally, we discuss wisdom as a personal good in relation to the connection between humans and nature. The goal is to highlight the urgency of environmental issues and to offer a possible solution through a model that promotes the multidimensional concept of wisdom via education on environmental issues.

ABSTRACT. This proposal explores the outcomes of a Bio-inspired Design course, investigating the intersection of ecology, design thinking, and critical/speculative approaches through digital media. Students designed bio-inspired fictional characters, analyzing their strengths/weaknesses, ecological networks, and the impact of habitat changes. The course fostered student engagement with nature and enhanced biological literacy through scenario-building based on hypothetical creatures and series of events. This multidisciplinary approach is promising for engaging young generations with nature, promoting empathy for non-human life as a more-than-human approach, and encouraging conservation efforts.

ABSTRACT. The projection and construction of a sustainable future relies on understanding the past and comprehending the changes recorded in territories, in their intrinsic relationship with people and communities. The individuals’ memories of the spaces where they were born, lived, worked, and wandered greatly contribute to this endeavour: they capture the territories’ characteristics, their landscapes, resources, and ecosystems, as well as their transformations. In this presentation we will discuss how a memory collection program can foster a sense of belonging and responsibility, motivating individuals and communities worldwide to work towards sustainable development, driving positive change on a larger scale.

ABSTRACT. At the end of each session will have a discussion based on the submitted abstracts and presentations with main objective "What methods and approaches from within the SAH domain can be used to support dialogue on the forms of socially inclusive, just, democratic, and sustainable futures that can be individually and collectively imagined and enacted, and how these could create stronger links across disciplines and societal sectors?". The conclusions will be used for the closing of the conference and the reports of the COST Action CA21166 SHIFT-Social Sciences and Humanities for Transformation.