CFP: Heritage and Conservation: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Nature and Culture Conference

This conference addresses the ethical dimensions of heritage and conservation, with a focus on the various cultural perspectives that shape our understanding of how to preserve both natural environments and cultural heritage. In a rapidly globalising world, preservation issues must be examined through a cross-cultural lens, acknowledging that different societies have different values, practices, and ethical principles regarding nature and culture.   What lessons can we draw from different cultures' approaches to conservation? How do indigenous and local traditions shape global debates about environmental ethics and cultural heritage? How do we navigate the tensions between global preservation efforts and specific cultural practices?   By fostering dialogue across cultures and disciplines, this conference aims to deepen our theoreticaI understanding of these complex ethical issues while also addressing practical conservation challenges. Scholars from around the world are invited to engage with how diverse cultural viewpoints contribute to global efforts to protect our shared natural and cultural legacies.

Conference themes:

Cross-Cultural Theories of Preservation: Diverse Ethical Frameworks and Approaches

Indigenous Knowledge and Global Conservation: Conflicts and Synergies

Cultural Heritage and Natural Landscapes: Different Ethical Values Across Cultures

Globalisation, Modernisation, and the Preservation of Local Traditions

Comparative Case Studies: Conservation Practises in Different Cultural Contexts

Ethical Challenges of Applying Universal Conservation Policies in Diverse Cultures

The Role of Local Communities and Governments in Shaping Preservation Efforts

We encourage contributions that highlight the cross-cultural dimension of ethical preservation, bringing insights from various cultural and geographical contexts. Submissions from philosophy, anthropology, environmental studies, cultural studies, and related fielda are welcome. Papers that integrate theoretical exploration with real-world case studies or conservation strategys will be highly valued.

Submission guidelines:

Abstracts should be between 300-500 words, clearly outlining the paper's thesis, methodology, and relevance to the conference themes.

Please submit your abstract by February 15, 2025, to the conference organisers Prof Zhang Xiao, Prof Zhang Haojun, Prof Andrea Altobrando, and Prof Andrea Baldini (mail: [email protected])

Accepted presenters will be notified by February 28, 2025.