Centre for Environment Education (CEE) invites researchers, Educators, and academics to submit their original research papers for the upcoming conference “Education for Sustainability Action” by CEE, which will be held from 9 to 11 January 2025 in Ahmedabad, India.

This Conference will explore the role of education in addressing the Triple Planetary Crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, including integrating sustainable practices into education systems.
A jury will review papers, and those meeting the quality specifications will have a chance to be published. 

Themes for Submission

• Circular Economy
  Exploring capacity building needs and opportunities for sustainable production, consumption, and waste reduction through circular economy models, focusing on sectors like plastics, textiles and industry.
• Green Skills and Green Jobs
  Preparing individuals for employment in emerging green industries, addressing the growing demand for sustainable skills and job opportunities.
• Climate Change Education
  Innovative approaches and strategies to incorporate climate change into educational curriculums, engaging learners at all levels and building the capacity of educators and institutions.
• Model Villages
  Case studies and initiatives focused on creating sustainable, climate-resilient model villages that promote community-driven sustainability practices.
• Sustainable Mobility and Road Safety
  Addressing transportation systems that reduce carbon emissions, increase safety, and promote sustainable mobility solutions in different sectors including school campuses.
• Biodiversity Conservation
  Integration of biodiversity conservation into education, focusing on teaching methods, community projects, and tools that raise awareness and encourage action to protect biodiversity.
• Coastal and Marine Environment
  Solutions for protecting coastal ecosystems and promoting sustainable marine resource management through education and community engagement.
• Greening Education
  Addressing curriculum development, transforming institutional campuses, building teacher capacity, and expanding community outreach are key to greening education.
• Technology, Media, and AI
  Harnessing technology, media, and artificial intelligence to enhance environmental education and promote awareness.
• Youth Leadership
  Empowering youth as leaders in sustainability with innovative programs that engage young people in addressing environmental challenges.

Important Dates

• Abstracts Submission Deadline- 30th November 2024
• Acceptance Notification: 15 th December, 2024.
• Conference Date: 9-11th January 2025

Submission Guidelines
Please adhere to the following submission guidelines:

Manuscript Length and Structure

• Word Limit: The research paper should not exceed 8,000 words (including references, tables, and figures).
• Abstract: Provide a structured abstract of no more than 150 words, summarising the purpose of your research, key findings, and conclusions.
• Keywords: Include 4 to 6 keywords after the abstract relevant to your research topic.

Figures, Tables, and Graphics

• Ensure that all figures, tables, and images are clear, high-resolution and appropriately numbered.
• Figures should be referenced in the text with placeholders indicating their position (e.g., [insert Figure 1]).
• If necessary, submit figures as separate files and clearly indicate where they should be placed in the manuscript.

Title Page
The Title Page should include:

• Title of the Paper
• Author Details: Full names, affiliations, and contact information for each author.
• Corresponding Author: Clearly identify the corresponding author with full contact details (email, institutional address).
• Acknowledgments: Mention any relevant acknowledgements.
• Conflict of Interest Declaration: State any potential conflicts of interest.
• Funding Information: Provide details of any funding sources supporting the research.
• Ethical Approval: If applicable, include statements of ethical approval and informed consent for research involving human or animal subjects.

Manuscript Formatting

• Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format.
• No specific template is required, but ensure clearly defined heading levels and well-organized sections.
• Manuscripts should be anonymised for peer review, with all identifying information removed from the main text and placed on the Title Page.

Reference Style and Citations

• Use the APA citation style for references and in-text citations.
• Ensure every in-text citation has a corresponding entry in the reference list, and vice versa.
• References to preprints should be updated once the peer-reviewed version becomes available.

Submission Confirmation

• By submitting your research paper, you confirm that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
• You also confirm that you have obtained the necessary permissions for any third-party materials in your submission.
• The manuscript must be submitted with the consent of all contributing authors.

Supplemental Materials 
If relevant to your research, you may include supplemental files such as datasets or additional media (e.g., videos). These should be submitted as separate files and referenced in the text.

Opportunity:

Selected abstracts will be shared on the conference website and Authors of selected papers will be invited to present at the ESA Conference as either posters or presentations.

Contact Information

For paper submissions, please email [email protected]
For conference queries, please email [email protected]

 

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ESA Paper and Poster presentation guidelines

For Paper Presentation specifications kindly refer to the guidelines below:

1. Language: English
2. PPT length: 10-15 slides
3. Font: Sans serif/Helvetica/ Arial
4. Font size: 24
5. Layout: Landscape
6. Format: .pptx/.ppt
7. Presenters of accepted papers should provide presentations in advance by 30th December
8. Presentation should be prepared in Microsoft PowerPoint version (2016 or 2019).
9. Use Standard Size. Preferred page set-up is landscape orientation.
10. Use standard Windows fonts only (Arial/Times New Roman). Try to avoid use of non-standard Windows fonts or language specific fonts.
11. Please use the "insert image from a file" functionality from PowerPoint (format JPG or PNG).

For Poster Presentation specifications kindly refer to the guidelines below:

• The poster title, author(s)'s name(s) and affiliation(s) should be placed at the top of the poster.
• The poster size should be 4 feet (height) and 3 feet (width) (4 X 3)
• Use large fonts, such as font size 36-48 for section headings and font size 20-28 for text.
• Organisers will guide the display of poster at designated spot at the conference venue.
• Presenters will be responsible for mounting their posters.
• Posters will be available for viewing throughout the conference and must be taken down after the scheduled program.
• Poster presenters need to make themselves available for presentation and discussion during the formal poster sessions.