2012 USA Global Peace And Justice Studies Conference
Sustaining Justice, Greening Peace
Hosted by Tufts University, Boston, MA ~ October 4-6, 2012
Announcing Our 2012 Conference!
USA GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON Peace and Justice Studies, in conjunction with the Tufts Initiative on Climate Change and Climate Justice, announces its 2012 annual conference…
“Anticipating Climate Disruption: Sustaining Justice, Greening Peace”
October 4-6, 2012
Tufts University
The USA Global Conference Peace and Justice Studies Conference Committee invites you to attend our 2012 Annual Meeting, to be held on the campus of Tufts University, in Medford, Massachusetts (Boston metro area), from Thursday October 4 through Saturday October 6, in conjunction with the Tufts Initiative on Climate Change and Climate Justice. We will be featuring presentations from a wide range of disciplines, professions, and perspectives on the many complex issues now unfolding amidst disruptive climate change, which promises to be among the most significant social justice concerns in the 21st Century.
Our impressive list of keynote speakers and plenary session panelists includes: Christian Parenti (Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence), Ken Conca (Environmental Peacemaking), Betsy Hartmann ("Don't Beat the Climate War Drums", Ellie Perkins ("Women and Participatory Water Management", Darlene Lombos (Community Labor United), Burt Lauderdale (Kentuckians for the Commonwealth; New Power Initiative), Wenonah Hauter (Executive Director, Food & Water Watch), Gregor Wolbring (University of Calgary; energy and water ethics), John Peck (Family Farm Defenders), Greg White (Climate Refugees or Mere Migrants: Climate-Induced Migration, Security, and Borders in a Warming World), and Julian Agyeman (Just Sustainabilities), with more to be announced soon...


The fundamental premise of anthropogenic climate change is that it is endogenous to how we live and to how we organize our societies. Virtually every aspect of how we carry out our daily existence is a contributing factor. Simultaneously we are learning how climate change is increasingly impacting life on Earth. If not every species, certainly a preponderance of social and ecological systems are experiencing its impacts.
A fundamental injustice of climate change is that it most greatly affects those who are least responsible for causing it. That climate disruption will have disproportionate impacts morally obligates us to consider how our socioeconomic structures and cultural systems dynamically combine in determining who suffers and how much. That the perceived threats of social instability from extreme climate events, as well as now-increasing conflicts over stressed resources, are leading to security scenarios for maintaining current social orders and appropriating any economic benefits similarly obligates us to search for sustainably just solutions.
Thus, this conference will focus on examining the social systems within which our responses to disruptive climate change are unfolding, in terms of both mitigation and adaptation. It will investigate how these social systems contribute to the concentration of costs and climate damages among poor communities and vulnerable households. It will examine the disproportionate appropriation of benefits by powerful actors, including elites, industries, institutions, militaries, and the wealthiest countries. It will also pay close attention to the on-the-ground experiences with alternative solutions that are effective, just, and sustainable. And it will explore movements and local struggles in resisting “business as usual” policies and practices.
Plenary sessions will address the militarization of responses to climate change in the name of security; health priorities and consequences; food vulnerabilities and injustice; peace economy and green energy; and water justice. Throughout those overlapping and interrelated concerns, gender analysis will be integrated with that of race and class, and the “social autopsy” of those who most suffer or are threatened will be highlighted.
A guiding objective of the conference will be to investigate and reveal how real solutions to climate change must necessarily challenge the injustices of political economy and militarism at every governing level. Thus, we aim to explore how organizing for climate protection and resilient communities contributes to global justice. We seek analyses of case-specific responses to and struggles over schemes of climate change adaptation and mitigation. Whether as local challenges to corporate influence or as nonviolent confrontations with security state policies and planning, what people-power campaigns and constructive programs are now underway or are being planned? Importantly, what opportunities are being advanced by collective and innovative endeavors for a just sustainability?

2012 USA Global Peace and Justice Studies Conference: Call for Proposals
“Anticipating Climate Disruption: Sustaining Justice, Greening Peace”
October 4-6, 2012
Tufts University
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Submission Deadline: September 2nd , 2012
USA GLOBAL Peace and Justice Studies Conference Committee invites submissions for its 2012 Annual Meeting, to be held on the campus of Tufts University, in Medford, Massachusetts (Boston metro area), from Thursday October 4 through Saturday October 6, in conjunction with the Tufts Initiative on Climate Change and Climate Justice. We welcome proposals from a wide range of disciplines, professions, and perspectives on the many complex issues now unfolding amidst disruptive climate change, which promises to be among the most significant social justice concerns in the 21st Century.
The fundamental premise of anthropogenic climate change is that it is endogenous to how we live and to how we organize our societies. Virtually every aspect of how we carry out our daily existence is a contributing factor. A fundamental injustice of climate change is that it most greatly affects those who are least responsible for causing it. That climate disruption will have disproportionate impacts morally obligates us to consider how our socioeconomic structures and cultural systems dynamically combine in determining who suffers and how much. Thus, this conference will focus on examining the social systems within which our responses to disruptive climate change are unfolding, in terms of both mitigation and adaptation. It will also pay close attention to the on-the-ground experiences with alternative solutions that are effective, just, and sustainable. And it will explore movements and local struggles in resisting “business as usual” policies and practices.
Plenary sessions will address the militarization of responses to climate change in the name of security; health priorities and consequences; food vulnerabilities and injustice; peace economy and green energy; and water justice. Throughout those overlapping and interrelated concerns, gender analysis will be integrated with that of race and class, and the “social autopsy” of those who most suffer or are threatened will be highlighted. A guiding objective of the conference will be to investigate and reveal how real solutions to climate change must necessarily challenge the injustices of political economy and militarism at every governing level. Thus, we aim to explore how organizing for climate protection and resilient communities contributes to global justice. What people-power campaigns and constructive programs are now underway or are being planned? What opportunities are being advanced by collective and innovative endeavors for a just sustainability?
Those interested in contributing to the conference may propose various formats, including papers and research presentations, round-table discussions, teaching and/or skill-building workshops, poster sessions, panels, films, and creative works using a variety of means. All proposals must be submitted via email or Fax .Proposals are due by September 2, 2012; responses will made by 10th September at the latest. contact: Email: usaglobalconference@yahoo.com or Send Fax : +1 206-337-3458


TRAVEL INFORMATION
LODGING
NOTE: We originally had rooms blocked at the Hyatt, but recently learned that "Hyatt workers announced a global boycott against the hotel giant. Workers are crying out against heavy workloads that lead to injury on the job, low pay and disrespect from management." In this light, we advise that attendees use the Tufts portal and ask for the Tufts rate at local venues (also, book early since it's a holiday weekend):
For guests wishing to stay in the immediate area, please check the Tufts Travel Portal. The "Hotels and Lodging" link on the left side of the page will give contacts and Tufts rate estimates to all local and Boston hotels.
The La Quinta Inn in Somerville appears to have a competitive rate (~$120-160/night). They also have an airport shuttle, although no shuttle to Tufts. The Holiday Inn in Somerville runs about $160/night, and has a shuttle to Tufts. Other hotels listed in the Tufts Travel Portal have other options, rates, etc. if you want to check around a bit before making a decision.
TRANSPORTATION
Medford is a few miles outside of Boston, about 10 minutes by car. There are a number of airport shuttle services available, including one with "green" fuel options. Medford has a Yellow Cab service available. There is also an extensive public transit system in the greater Boston area.

VISA
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Conference Registration Fee:
Adult : US$250 , Married Couples: US$450 , Youth (18-30yrs) : US$180

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