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SUMMARY:What about the future? Re-opening horizons: philosophy of history and global challenges
DESCRIPTION:Public lecture with Elia Zaru\, political theorist and historian of political thought at the University of Milan and Stiftung Südtiroler Sparkasse Global Fellow 2026 \nContemporary societies increasingly orient themselves toward the past\, while the future contracts into a space of limited possibility. Terms such as post-truth and post-democracy signal not only conceptual fatigue but also a broader temporal shift that underpins what Elia Zaru calls a politics of the post: a mode of public reasoning that declares the present order as the only viable horizon. \nWithin this closure\, two apparently opposed tendencies converge. On the one hand\, the nostalgic appeal of Make America/Europe Great Again; on the other\, the identitarian strand of certain decolonial discourses seeking a return to an imagined pre-colonial origin. Despite their distance\, both rely on a reductive\, unilinear idea of history that narrows political imagination and weakens collective agency. This temporal impasse directly affects our ability to confront today’s global and local challenges: climate change\, democratic backsliding\, social inequalities\, and geopolitical fragmentation. In line with Eurac Research’s mission to generate knowledge for shaping future-oriented\, inclusive\, and sustainable policies\, the lecture explores alternative models of historical temporality – plural\, layered\, and conflictual rather than linear. \nRethinking the modern categories of progress and revolution as nonlinear\, critical tools can help reopen the horizon of the future. Reclaiming the future is not merely a theoretical gesture; it is a practical condition for designing transformative policies capable of addressing the global crises of our time. \nLanguage: English\nRegistration: no registration required \nEvent website: What about the future? Re-opening horizons: philosophy of history and global challenges – Eurac Research
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/what-about-the-future-re-opening-horizons-philosophy-of-history-and-global-challenges/
LOCATION:Eurac Research – Seminar room 2\, Drususallee 1/Viale Druso 1\, Bolzano/Bozen\, South Tyrol\, 39100\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260528T110000
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SUMMARY:Beyond culture/ethnicity: shifting debates on gender-based violence in migration: A dialogue with Giacomo Orsini and Marina Della Rocca
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the online-series “Diversity Matters: An interdisciplinary Webinar Series” promoted by the Center for Migration and Societal Change at Eurac Research. \nIn this webinar\, which is co-organized by the Center for Migration and Societal Change and the Gender Dynamics group of Eurac Research\, Dr Giacomo Orsini (Eurac Research) and Dr Marina Della Rocca (Competence Centre for Social Work\, Social Pedagogy and Social Policy -UNIBZ) critically approach gender-based violence in the context of migration. \nDrawing on several studies they have conducted in diverse European contexts (e.g.\, Belgium and Italy)\, Giacomo and Marina provide alternative perspectives on the occurrence of violence within migrants’ couples and families. As gender-based violence within migration attracts growing academic and public attention\, scholarly\, media and political debates tend to concentrate on the culture or ethnicity of the migrants to explain the seemingly high(er) frequency of such form of abuse in migrants’ households. The webinar critically engages with these debates which culturalize/ethnicize gender-based violence in migration\, to look instead at those structural constraints operating in the so-called “country of destination” to produce the conditions for such violence to happen. Administrative/bureaucratic and legal hurdles hit on migrants since they decide to emigrate up until they cross the border of the EU and (try to) settle in Europe. As showed in this webinar\, by operating as in/tangible boundaries\, migration policies and procedures shape profoundly the intimate love life of (racialised) migrants\, increasing the sources of everyday stress and trauma and\, with them\, the likelihood of domestic/gender-based violence to happen. Drawing on the Personal Aspirations and Processes of Adaptation: How the Legal framework Impacts on Migrants’ Agency (LIMA) project he joined between 2018 and 2020\, Dr Giacomo Orsini will discuss how (securitized/racist) migration policies operating within but also outside of family reunification in Belgium contribute (re)producing gender-based violence. Concurrently\, by focusing on the everyday experience of the same policies\, he also shows how migration governance operates to hinder battered migrants’ access to the available formal and informal protection services. Dr Marina Della Rocca will address the intersection between violence against women and migration from the perspective of support policies and practices. The presentation will examine the dynamics that reproduce structural barriers hindering migrant women’s efforts to leave situations of violence and will offer a critical reflection on processes of culturalization. The discussion draws on her ethnographic research in an anti-violence centre and on a study exploring understandings of violence against women and women’s empowerment from the perspective of women of different ages and backgrounds. The webinar series Diversity Matters explores the impact of migrations\, diversities and mobilities on increasingly superdiverse territorial realities. Hosted by the Center for Migration and Societal Change of Eurac Research\, the series is a forum for experts to share their work and expertise with an audience of fellow academics\, students\, decision-makers and practitioners. \nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4172ff1a-6ff7-4d0c-885d-912c462ead5e@92513267-03e3-401a-80d4-c58ed6674e3b \nEvent website: Diversity Matters: An interdisciplinary Webinar Series – Eurac Research
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/beyond-culture-ethnicity-shifting-debates-on-gender-based-violence-in-migration-a-dialogue-with-giacomo-orsini-and-marina-della-rocca/
LOCATION:Online on Microsoft Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T130000
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SUMMARY:Conflicts: methods and practices within the context of climate change
DESCRIPTION:The event is part of the “Lecture Series on Social-Ecological Transformation – 2026 Edition” \n\nThis year’s lecture series\, taking place on May 13th\, June 10th\, and October 14th\, will explore key dimensions of socioecological transformation in the context of climate change. \nSocio-ecological transformation requires continuous dialogue\, meaningful participation\, and strong institutional commitment across all levels of governance. \nThe first lecture examines climate citizens’ assemblies as bottom-up initiatives within participatory democracy\, highlighting their potential to foster more inclusive and democratic climate decision-making. In addition\, it will investigate limitations in advancing environmental justice and challenges to ensuring that deliberative outcomes are effectively integrated into governance and institutional processes. \nThe second lecture investigates conflict as a driver of transformation\, focusing on how tensions among actors can generate knowledge\, perspectives\, and more equitable solutions. \nThe third lecture broadens the perspective to public participation in climate governance\, emphasizing both its promises and limitations across different institutional contexts. \n11:30 Welcome and introduction  – Elisa Ravazzoli\, Center for Climate Change and Transformation & Institute for Regional Development\, Eurac Research Federica Maino\, Institute for Regional Development\, Eurac Research \n11:30-12:00 Conflict as a Driver of Socio-Ecological Transformation – Chiara Braucher\, University of TrentoThis study discusses how socio-environmental conflicts are an integral part of the socio-ecological transformation process within the context of climate crisis. They represent generative spaces for knowledge of co-production and a mechanism for democratizing climate policies. In a global landscape characterized by a dramatic increase in territorial disputes linked to mitigation and adaptation processes\, the lens of political ecology allows for an interpretation of conflict as an onto-epistemological laboratory. Within this space\, the contestation of topdown “green” solutions fosters the emergence of situated knowledge and alternative visions of the future\, challenging the ontologies underlying technological choices. Proposing conflict as a transformative space means recognizing that the response to climate change is not only a technical challenge but a political process of renegotiating relationships—essential for a transition that is not only ecological but also just. \n12:00-12:30 Preventing and Managing Environmental Conflict: The Experience of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration – Nicola Giudice\, Milan Chamber of Arbitration. This lecture will present the experience developed within the Mediation Service of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration in using mediation as a tool for the negotiated management of environmental conflicts. Building on this operational practice\, it will illustrate how the Chamber progressively developed a broader approach\, leading to the creation of the “FacilitAmbiente” project\, aimed at promoting facilitation in collective decision-making processes to prevent the emergence of environmental and social conflicts. These two complementary and still ongoing experiences highlight a key point: for sustainability to be effective and not merely declaratory\, it requires continuous and structured dialogue among all stakeholders involved — businesses\, institutions\, communities\, and citizens. \n12:30-13:00 Open discussion \n\nModeration: Federica Maino and Jessica Balest\, Eurac Research \n\n\nLanguage: English (no translation will be provided) \nRegistration: no registration required \nProgram: 1778161029-lectureseries-2026.pdf \nEvent website: Lecture Series on Social-Ecological Transformation – 2026 Edition – Eurac Research \nConnection link: MS Teams
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/conflicts-methods-and-practices-within-the-context-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Hybrid on MS Teams and Eurac Research\, Conference Hall\, Drususallee 1/Viale Druso 1\, Bolzano/Bozen\, South Tyrol\, 39100\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Colloquium Platform Biodiversity South Tyrol
DESCRIPTION:Vortrag in Zusammenarbeit mit EURAC und der Platform Biodiversität Südtirol – Conferenza in collaborazione con EURAC e Piattaforma biodiveristà Alto Adige \nEvent website: Calendario eventi – Naturmuseum Südtirol
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/colloquium-platform-biodiversity-south-tyrol-11/
LOCATION:Museum of Nature South Tyrol\, Via Bottai\, Bindergasse 1\, Bolzano/Bozen\, South Tyrol\, 39100\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Future Regional Development
DESCRIPTION:Insights on shared challenges in regional development \nThe Institute for Economic Research of the Chamber of commerce of Bolzano/Bozen (WIFO)\, the Regional Studies Association (RSA)\, Eurac Research\, the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO)\, and the research network on Smart Policies for Regional Innovation\, Sustainability and Transitions (SPRINT) are organizing a two-day workshop on Pathways to Future Regional Development on June 11-12\,2026\, focusing on the themes of regional development\, innovation\, sustainability\, and inequality. \nThe first day\, participants will gather at the Chamber of Commerce of Bolzano for an intensive day of presentations and discussion\, bringing together approximately 50 researchers\, policymakers\, and practitioners to exchange insights on shared challenges in regional development. The second day will feature a visit to NOI Techpark South Tyrol\, where attendees will participate in a policy panel titled “Bridging Worlds: Connecting Research\, Policy\, and Innovation Ecosystems”\, offering a unique opportunity to see theory meet practice in an innovation hub. \nEvent website: Pathways to Future Regional Development – Eurac Research
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/pathways-to-future-regional-development/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce of Bolzano & NOI Techpark Bolzano
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
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SUMMARY:Cultural Exchange and Human Development in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Explore how cultural exchange\, postcolonial legacies\, and local knowledge shape development\, education\, identity\, and East–West relations today. \nThis workshop explores the role of cultural exchange in shaping human development and East–West relations through postcolonial and decolonial lenses. It examines how historical power asymmetries continue to shape knowledge production\, identity\, and development trajectories. \nThe focus is on local agency\, social change\, and emerging realities related to migration\, labour\, gender\, education\, and sustainability. \nThe workshop provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on how cultural\, social\, and political dynamics shape development\, knowledge\, and identity globally. \nEvent website: Cultural Exchange and Human Development in the 21st Century / Free University of Bozen-Bolzano \n 
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/cultural-exchange-and-human-development-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:UNIBZ – Room BX A1.36\, Regensburger Allee 16 - viale Ratisbona\, 16\, Brixen\, South Tyrol\, 39042\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260526T140221
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SUMMARY:Cultural Exchange and Human Development in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Explore how cultural exchange\, postcolonial legacies\, and local knowledge shape development\, education\, identity\, and East–West relations today \nThis workshop explores the role of cultural exchange in shaping human development and East–West relations through postcolonial and decolonial lenses. It examines how historical power asymmetries continue to shape knowledge production\, identity\, and development trajectories. \nThe focus is on local agency\, social change\, and emerging realities related to migration\, labour\, gender\, education\, and sustainability. \nThe workshop provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on how cultural\, social\, and political dynamics shape development\, knowledge\, and identity globally. \nLanguage: English \nProgram: Workshop Program 06_2026_Final \nEvent website: Cultural Exchange and Human Development in the 21st Century / Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/cultural-exchange-and-human-development-in-the-21st-century-2/
LOCATION:UNIBZ – Room BX A1.36\, Regensburger Allee 16 - viale Ratisbona\, 16\, Brixen\, South Tyrol\, 39042\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260710T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260710T173000
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SUMMARY:ReNoN Project Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Powering the future through smarter\, connected energy systems—discover how integrated networks can accelerate Europe’s path to climate neutrality \nThe ReNON Workshop 2026 aims to explore advanced methodologies\, planning strategies and optimization tools supporting the transition towards decarbonized and resilient energy systems. \nAchieving the European carbon neutrality targets by 2050 requires a profound transformation of traditionally independent infrastructures such as electricity grids\, district heating networks\, water systems\, transportation and energy storage. In this context\, the ReNON project introduces the “Network of Networks” paradigm\, promoting the coordinated integration of multi-energy systems and the active involvement of prosumers and energy communities. \nEvent website: ReNoN Project Workshop 2026 / Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/renon-project-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:UNIBZ – B1.1.01 – NOI Techpark\, via Volta-Voltastrasse 13/A\, Bolzano/Bozen\, South Tyrol\, 39100\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261014T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T140221
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SUMMARY:Bridging Levels and Voices: Public Participation in EU Climate Governance
DESCRIPTION:The event is part of the “Lecture Series on Social-Ecological Transformation – 2026 Edition” \n\nThis year’s lecture series\, taking place on May 13th\, June 10th\, and October 14th\, will explore key dimensions of socioecological transformation in the context of climate change. \nSocio-ecological transformation requires continuous dialogue\, meaningful participation\, and strong institutional commitment across all levels of governance. \nThe first lecture examines climate citizens’ assemblies as bottom-up initiatives within participatory democracy\, highlighting their potential to foster more inclusive and democratic climate decision-making. In addition\, it will investigate limitations in advancing environmental justice and challenges to ensuring that deliberative outcomes are effectively integrated into governance and institutional processes. \nThe second lecture investigates conflict as a driver of transformation\, focusing on how tensions among actors can generate knowledge\, perspectives\, and more equitable solutions. \nThe third lecture broadens the perspective to public participation in climate governance\, emphasizing both its promises and limitations across different institutional contexts. \n\n\n11:30 \n\n\n\nWelcome and introduction \nLydia Pedoth\, Center for Climate Change and Transformation\, Eurac Research Mariachiara Alberton\, Institute for Comparative Federalism\, Eurac Research \n\n\n\n\n11:30-12:00 \n\n\n\n\nPublic participation in EU climate governance: promise and limitations \nProf. Sebastian Oberthür\, Director of the Research Centre for Environment\, Economy and Energy\, and Professor for Environment and Sustainable Development at the Brussels School of Governance \nPublic participation in environmental decision-making is widely considered a core element of ‘environmental democracy’. It has also been heralded as a major remedy for the EU’s ‘democratic deficit’. Yet\, public participation can take many forms and can produce outcomes of varying quality. This talk will take stock of what we know about how public participation can contribute to addressing the societal challenge of climate change and which factors support or undermine meaningful participation. On this basis\, it will review mechanisms of public participation available for EU climate governance and how to enhance their effectiveness. \n\n\n\n\n12:00-12:30 \n\n\n\n\nClimate Pact Ambassadors: Bridging Europe’s Governance Levels \nProf. Jale Tosun\, Professor of Political Science\, University of Heidelberg \nAs an outcome of the European Green Deal\, European Climate Pact Ambassadors (ECPAs) were established to promote climate action within their networks at both a local and an EU level. This lecture focuses on the volunteers who commit to the role of ECPA and unpacks who steps up\, how they advocate for policy change and what they experience along the way. Bridging political sociology\, policy analysis and multi-level governance\, the lecture offers a rare insight into EU-level civic participation. \n\n\n\n\n12:30-13:00 \n\n\nOpen discussion \nModeration: Mariachiara Alberton\, Eurac Research \nLanguage: English (no translation will be provided)\nRegistration: no registration required \nProgram: 1778161029-lectureseries-2026.pdf \nEvent website: Lecture Series on Social-Ecological Transformation – 2026 Edition – Eurac Research \nConnection link: MS Teams
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/bridging-levels-and-voices-public-participation-in-eu-climate-governance/
LOCATION:Hybrid on MS Teams and Eurac Research\, Conference Hall\, Drususallee 1/Viale Druso 1\, Bolzano/Bozen\, South Tyrol\, 39100\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTSTAMP:20260526T140221
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SUMMARY:Eurac Research to Host the 14th Annual Conference of the Italian Society for Climate Sciences (SISC)
DESCRIPTION:Eurac Research will host the 14th Annual Conference of the Italian Society for Climate Sciences (SISC) in Bolzano from 2 to 4 November 2026\, bringing the international climate science community to the heart of the Alps. \nthe Italian Society for Climate Sciences (SISC) will take place in Bolzano from 2 to 4 November 2026\, hosted at the Eurac Research premises. \nSISC is one of the leading interdisciplinary platforms in Italy dedicated to the study of climate change\, its impacts\, and related policies. The annual conference brings together scientists\, researchers\, economists\, practitioners\, business leaders\, and policymakers working across different dimensions of climate science and climate action. The official language of the conference will be English. \nThe 2026 edition aims to foster dialogue across disciplines and sectors\, encouraging the exchange of new research results\, methodological advances\, and practical experiences in the science and management of climate change. Hosting the conference in Bolzano underscores the importance of mountain and Alpine regions as key laboratories for understanding climate impacts and developing adaptation and mitigation strategies. \nThe call for abstracts is expected to open in mid-February 2026\, and further information on the conference programme will be shared in the coming months. \nBy hosting SISC 2026\, Eurac Research strengthens its role as an international hub for climate research and dialogue\, and looks forward to welcoming the climate science community to Bolzano \nMore information on the conference website: https://www.sisclima.it/conferenza-annuale-2026/
URL:https://www.research-alliance-for-sustainability.it/event/eurac-research-to-host-the-14th-annual-conference-of-the-italian-society-for-climate-sciences-sisc/
LOCATION:Eurac Research\, Drususallee 1/Viale Druso 1 – Italy\, Bolzano/Bozen\, Italy
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