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SYMPOSIUM SCOPE
The symposium aims to address the global sustainability challenges by a systemic perspective. 
Systems Thinking sheds the light to the several interactions between natural and social systems. Knowing these interactions gives a better understanding of the principles that can help solve some of today's most pressing environmental, social and economic issues.
The criticalities and the opportunities of sustainability will be faced according to the cutting edge research and practice in the various fields of social science.
This multidisciplinary perspective includes: economics, management, engineering and sociology.
In particular the symposium will focus on the epistemological, theoretical, methodological, technical and practical contributions of the systemic approach to sustainable development to shape an agenda to address the present global economic and social challenges.
The official language of the symposium is English and it is structured into 8-10 panels, each one lasting about 3 hours. 

IMPORTANT DATES
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: by August 31, 2013.
FEEDBACK FROM THE CPC: by September 20, 2013
EARLY REGISTRATION: by September 30, 2013
DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE COMPLETE PAPER (max 10,000 words): by November 10, 2013. 
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OFFICIAL SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM: by December 20, 2013.

PROPOSED TRACKS (could change after results of the 1st call for papers)
1-Advancements In Systems Thinking. The Path Towards Sustainable Social Systems (Chair: Maurice Yolles)
2- The Viable Firm. Consonance, Value And Sustainability (Chair: Frank Stowell)
3- Evaluating Sustainable Development (Chair: Andrè Martinuzzi)
4- Sustainable Marketing (Chair: Diane Martin)
5- Technology For Sustainability. Smart Improvements & Better Living (Chair: Luca Pazzi)
6- Ethics For A Sustainable Society (Chair: Mauro Sciarelli)
7- Education For Sustainable Development (Chair: Ockie Bosch)
8- Business Models For Sustainability (Chair: Arturo Capasso)
9- Sustainable Finance (Chair: Enzo Scannella)
10- Economic Growth And Sustainability
11- Corporate Social Responsibility
12- Sustainable Tourism

more information at: http://bslab-symposium.net/