May 26-27: Conference on the Politics of Environmental Crises

On May 26-27, AGS will hold its 6th Annual International Graduate Student Conference. This conference is organized by AGS students under the coordination of Professor Ruchi Anand and is open to student and faculty participants from around the world. The theme this year is: The Politics of Disaster: The Mitigation, Management and International Response to Environmental Crises.

Environmental disasters have been afflicting mankind for millennia. Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, drought, and in modern times, industrial calamities number only a few of the destructive forces that have continually plagued life on Earth. In the ensuing months and years following these crises communities, governments, aid agencies and NGOs have banded together to assist in the relief and recovery process. As a result, questions arise as to the efficacy and frequency of the fiscal, environmental and social responses to these disasters. As the world's population continues to grow exponentially, the instances of natural and man-made disasters are increasing in both size and scope.

The goal of this conference is to explore the myriad of historical responses, as well as the potential theoretical solutions to future crises. The impacts of these crises are broad, as are the disciplines that explore their consequences. The organizers seek a wide range of topics and faculties that will contribute to this discourse. Topics may include, but are not limited to legal/ arbitrative responses, environmental/ ecological impacts, state and non-state relief efforts and the development movements present during these events.

See the full Call for Papers here.

A limited number of scholarships for participation in the conference are available:
Download the Scholarship Application here.