The
SEEDS Annual Conference 2025, set to take place from
May 28-30 at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan (Italy), is a flagship event fostering the intersection of sustainability and environmental economics studies.
The Conference
Hosting the conference at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore holds both symbolic and strategic significance. As a leading institution with a strong focus on ethical and sustainable development, the University provides an ideal environment for discussions on sustainability, emphasizing the integration of economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Milan, a hub of innovation and policy-making, further enhances the conference’s impact by connecting research with real-world applications, aligning with SEEDS’ mission to bridge academia and practice.
Designed for a diverse audience—including PhD students, academics, policymakers, and practitioners—the conference serves as a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas and advancing the frontiers of ecological and environmental economics. It provides an unparalleled opportunity for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration among individuals dedicated to sustainability. The conference is focused on environmental and natural resource economics, but not just limited to economics. Other fields of social sciences are very welcome.
Participants at any stage of their research careers are invited to present and share their inter and multi-disciplinary research papers (even at preliminary stages) within and beyond social sciences. Young researchers (PhDs, Postdocs or early career researchers) are very welcome.
Call for papers
SEEDS welcomes submissions of long abstracts or full papers in PDF or Word format from researchers at all career stages. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Circular Economy & Critical Raw Materials
- Energy Economics & Energy Poverty
- Pollution & Health
- Green Transition
- Environmental Valuation
- Climate Change & Environmental Policies
- Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
- Agriculture, Food & Sustainability
- Environmental Justice & Sustainability Inequality
Only in-person presentations will be accepted—online participation is not available.
Submit your abstract at this link by April 11, 2025: https://forms.gle/XwzFpyfByjuszffH6
Participation in the conference is FREE of Charge, during the conference coffee breaks and a lunch will be offered to participants who will confirm their presence. Participants will cover their expenses for travel, meals out of the conference venue and accommodation.
By bringing together SEEDS members’ expertise in an intellectually stimulating setting, the conference not only highlights the latest advancements in sustainability research but also fosters a collective movement toward effective and equitable environmental solutions. Through this gathering, SEEDS reaffirms its commitment to driving forward the global sustainability agenda, creating a space where research meets action in the pursuit of a more sustainable and just world.
Organising & Scientific Committee
Roberto Zoboli (UCSC), Andrea Pronti (UCSC), Claudia Ghisetti (UNIMIB), Marco Compagnoni (UNIMIB), Marzio Galeotti (UNIMI), Alessandro Gobbi (UNIMI), Alessandro Olper (UNIMI), Massimiliano Mazzanti (UNIFE), Asia Guerreschi (UNIFE)
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The Interuniversity Research Centre on Sustainability, Environmental Economics, and Dynamics Studies (SEEDS) is a network of 12 Italian universities dedicated to advancing research on sustainability, environmental economics, and policy. SEEDS fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, supports early-career researchers, and promotes knowledge dissemination on key environmental and economic challenges. Through academic research, policy engagement, and international partnerships, SEEDS aims to contribute to the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient economy. For more information about SEEDS, visit www.sustainability-seeds.org.
