Nov 1, 2013 - 2013 Biennial Conference ... Conference theme: ... practitioners and activists sharing ideas and discussin
Canadian Society for Ecological Economics (CANSEE) 2013 Biennial Conference Conference theme:
INITIAL PROGRAM At York University, 4700 Keele Street Campus, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3 October 31 - November 2nd, 2013
Sustaining the Commons: Ideas and Actions for a Green Economy
Ecological economics is a field that proposes alternative ways of understanding the relationship between the economy, society and natural ecosystems. It gives us the opportunity to understand the very integrated and interwoven nature of ecosystems, societies, and economies, and to envision new ways in which these spheres might interact so as to engender sustainable and just relationships among humans, and between the human and non-human. The program content looks to promote understanding and dialogue across traditional disciplines, with academics, policy-makers, practitioners and activists sharing ideas and discussing practical solutions. *The Program below will be updated as concurrent speakers are confirmed. Thursday
October 31, 2013
5:00-5:30pm
Registration
5:30-7:00pm
Networking, Introductions and Dinner William E. Rees, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia, Former Director of UBC’s School of Community Opening Keynote and Regional Planning. His research focuses on the biophysical prerequisites for sustainability and behavioural and Can the World cognitive barriers to progress. Really Support the Future Short abstract: Human demand seems to be outstripping supply, a phenomenon driven by both numbers and Population? lifestyle. Can the world community attend to the three billion people who live in poverty, meet the needs of an additional 2.5 billion expected by 2050, and also reduce total energy and material consumption below current levels?
7:00-8:30pm
Friday November 1, 2013 8:159:00am 9:009:15am 9:1510:45am Plenary 1
Registration and Sign in Welcome Boundary Conditions: Models of the Human for a Finite World Prometheus Unwound: the Ecological Imperative of Work-Time Reduction
10:4511:00am
Peter Timmerman, York University, Faculty of Environmental Studies Short Abstract: This presentation argues that the “internalisation” of an appropriate ethic for ecological economics is critical, and depends on a radical recasting and reframing of contemporary views of the person/self/being in light of the insights of ecological economics. Andrea Levy, independent scholar, journal and editor. Of the slate of reforms proposed by advocates of economic degrowth, the reduction of working time not only stands as a cornerstone of any viable degrowth project in the Global North, but also has the potential to exercise a strong appeal to a broad constituency. The case for work-time reduction is both ecologically and socially compelling.
Refreshment Break A. Putting Ecological Economics in Cosmic, Ethical and Policy Context Peter G. Brown, McGill University , “The Unfinished Journey of Ecological Economics”
11:0012:30am
Steven Quilley, University of Waterloo , “Cosmic History and Ecological Economics” Manyana Milkoreit, PhD Candidate, Balsillie School of International Affairs, University of Waterloo , “Fear of Dystopia”
12:301:15pm
Lunch Break
B. Systems Thinking Workshop
C. Ecosystem Services Valuation Session 1
Steve Easterbrook, University of Toronto
The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics will include methods of valuing ecosystem services, ecosystem service valuation flows, social values of ecosystem services and ecosystems as indicators of well-being.
His current research is in climate informatics, improving understanding of climate and earth systems and the broader question of how that knowledge is shared with other communities.
D. Sustaining the Commons
E. Urban Sustainability
The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. This session will bring together research on common pool research problems and solutions, including conceptions of property, sustainable resource management and climate change adaptation.
The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics covered will include industrial ecology, carrying capacity of the local environment, and sustainable urban planning models.
1:152:45pm Plenary 3
2:453:00pm
Peter Victor, York University, Faculty of Environmental Studies Tim Jackson, University of Surrey, England, Director, Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group Towards an Ecological Macroeconomics
Short Abstract: There is a need to develop a fully consistent ‘ecological macro-economics’ in which it is possible to maintain economic stability, ensure full employment and yet remain within the ecological constraints and resource limits of a finite planet. This presentation will describe the progress we have made over the last 3 years in developing our Green Economy Macroeconomic Model and Accounts framework.
Refreshment Break F Canadian Energy and Climate Policy Peter Love, President, Energy Services Associations Canada
3:004:30pm
“Low Carbon Pathways: Insights to Improve Residential Energy Retrofits and Avoid a 4 to 6 Degree Future” Christina Hoicka, York University, Professor “How Oilsands development is reshaping Canada's economy” Nathan Lemphers, Pembina Institute, Senior Policy Analyst
4:306:00pm 6:007:00pm 7:008:00pm
G Political Economy The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics in the session will include Environmental values in the marketplace, Health, Degrowth, Social Justice, and the crisis of capitalism.
Poster Session - Potential Posters Conference Dinner Evening Keynote “Supply Shock: Economic Growth at the Crossroads and the Steady State Solution”
H Ecosystem Services Valuation Session 2
I Towards a Green Economy
The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics will include Ecosystem Service Valuation for local and regional decision makers, valuing wetlands and restoration, and whether or not to value ecosystem services.
The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics will include a roadmap for regional green economy, sustainable transportation, campaigning for green jobs, and community power.
J Methods and Modelling The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics will include energy and money, ecological economics and demographics in Canada, Greenhouse gas emissions and Canadians’ Ecological Footprint, and rural local sustainability transitions.
Video Session - Screening of film adaptation of Enough is Enough: Building a Sustainable Economy in a World of Finite Resources, Rob Dietz and Dan O’Neil, dir. Tom Bliss Brian Czech presents his newly published book “Supply Shock: Economic Growth at the Crossroads and the Steady State Solution”. Czech presents a compelling alternative to growth based on keen scientific, economic, and political insights including: The "trophic theory of money", the overlooked source of technological progress that prevents us from reconciling growth and environmental protection, Bold yet practical policies for establishing a steady
Saturday, November 2, 2013 8:30-8:45am
9:00-10:30am
10:30-10:45am
Registration and Sign in
Plenary 3: The Business
Case for Sustainability
Alan Richardson, Odette Research Chair, University of Windsor “Integrated Reporting for Sustainability: What to integrate and how” Current work in standard-setting for sustainability reporting has emphasized “integrated” reporting to stakeholders. Integration, however, can occur across many dimensions including measurement, forms of capital, supply chains and corporate strategy. This talk explores the meaning of integration in sustainability reporting and how different approaches to integration suggest different futures for sustainability reporting.
Refreshment Break K Ecological Economic Foundations
10:45-12:15
Bob Willard, author and lecturer, The Sustainability Advantage and Sustainability Champions offer tools for quantifying and selling the business value of corporate sustainability. Companies in every country are being impacted by global environmental and social megaforces. Stakeholders expectations are rising, jeopardizing some companies’ social license to operate. CSR / sustainability programs used to be optional; now they are mandatory. In the face of these pressures, can companies future-proof themselves and prepare to thrive in an emerging new form of capitalism?
“Feminist Ecological Economics Revisited” Ellie Perkins, York University, Faculty of Environmental Studies Additional speakers will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics include a new economics and discourse and resilience as the fourth major goal in ecological economics.
L Limits To Growth Recent Book, The Economic Growth Engine: How Energy and Work Drive Material Prosperity (by video conference) Robert Ayres, INSEAD Emeritus Professor, Visiting Professor Chalmers University Gothenburg, Sweden Benjamin Warr, Senior Research Fellow, INSEAD, The Business School for the World
M Degrowth, Money & Governance
N National Accounts and Green Indicators
The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics will include confronting unsustainable growth through monetary reform, and socioecological systems of governance.
“Land Accounting in Quebec: A Pilot Project for a Sub-Provincial Area” Stephanie Uhde, Quebec Institute of Statistics, Economist “Towards the inclusion of natural capital in Canada’s estimates of multi-factor productivity” Weimin Wang and Patrick Adams, Statistics Canada “Productivity and Natural Capital” Laurel Besco, University of Ottawa, PhD Candidate
O Beyond the Status Quo The following session will be confirmed over the next few weeks. Topics will include social complexity and moving beyond GDP.
12:15-1:00pm
1:00-1:55pm Lunch Panel
2:00-3:15pm
3:15-3:30pm
Lunch Break
Ivey Panel Discussion: Societal Uptake of Green Fiscal Measures An open dialogue on the Canadian experience with environmental taxes and incentives and policies for environmental sustainability.
Plenary 4: Economics for a Flourishing Earth
Bruce Lourie, President Ivey Foundation, Moderator Alex Wood, Sustainable Prosperity, Senior Director, Policy and Markets Chris Ragan, McGill University, David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy, C.D. Howe Institute
Peter Brown, McGill University, School of Environment Jon Erikson, University of Vermont, Interim Dean of Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Short Abstract: Brown and Erikson will discuss a project with McGill University, University of Vermont and York University, that looks at ecological economics and its insights towards the economy, but also finance, law, governance, ethics and religion all with a focus on regional environmental challenges.
Refreshment Break
3:30-5:00pm
CANSEE Biennial General Meeting
Adjournment 5:00pm Further details of the program will be finalized in September when a full program will be released with concurrent session speakers.
CANSEE Partners and Sponsors Participation and collaboration with CANSEE on the 2013 conference showcases the organization’s commitment to education and awareness for ecological economics and related ideas in Canada. The organizations below will be helping us with many aspects of the conference from logistics to programming, promotion and funding of students. CANSEE would like to thank our partners and sponsors who are helping us realise a successful conference. Please contact conference chair Andreas Link at
[email protected] or 1-647-261-3965 if you're interested in helping support the meeting, hold an exhibit or assist in other ways.
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