A Shared Response to a Shared Responsibility
Climate change, and the immense challenges that it presents, impacts everyone. As such, climate change is multifaceted, requiring a collective response reflecting our shared responsibility to address the challenges ahead. This includes an acknowledgement of diverse voices and lived realities to engage meaningful intergenerational dialogue that co-produces positive pathways for impact. The Mary Robinson Climate Conference is an inclusive multidisciplinary forum bringing together voices from all sectors of academia and society to share climate experiences and discuss pathways for a sustainable future.
The 2nd Mary Robinson Climate Conference takes place in Ballina, birthplace of the former President, on 5-7 June 2024.
The 2nd Mary Robinson Climate Conference takes place in Ballina, birthplace of the former President, on 5-7 June 2024.
GUIDELINES FOR SESSION PROPOSALS
How long are sessions and where will they be held?
All sessions for this conference run for 50 - 60 minutes and are held in a variety of auditoriums, lecture halls, boardrooms and open spaces in the town of Ballina, Co Mayo.
Excursions can also be proposed. These should be no longer than half a day, including travel to and from the site to Ballina.
What types of sessions are suitable for the Mary Robinson Climate Conference 2024?
We welcome a broad range of session types including presentations, discussion panels, round tables, debates, workshops and excursions related to the impact of climate change on the physical, social, cultural, political and economic environment. We also welcome sessions that address themes related to potential positive impacts across a variety of scales.
If a potential contributor has an idea for a session and is unsure of the format do reach out to the local organising committee by email to [email protected] who will be happy to help you with your queries.
How do I submit a session?
Proposals should be submitted via the conference online submission form, hosted on Oxford Abstracts. Please note that you will have to register as a user in the Oxford Abstracts system to submit session proposals. You will be able to edit your proposal at any time until the deadline on APRIL 19th.
What details should session proposals include?
· The session's proposed name (86 characters maximum)
· Organising body/bodies
· Contact person
· Promotional description of the session (150 words max)
· Description of the session for the review process
· List of speakers and speaker topics/titles
· Any special requirements
· Affiliated websites.
Please note the following on session proposals:
Is there any other criteria for submitting session proposals?
Sessions must demonstrate clear relevance to the theme of climate change, including its contribution to enhancing knowledge and/or awareness of climate related issues.
We welcome session proposals from community and grassroot organisations in addition to applications from governmental departments, universities, think tanks, companies and similar groups. All submissions must be formed around a community/institutional/group affiliation.
The Mary Robinson Climate Conference is sensitive to issues of diversity and gender equality and we encourage a broad and rich representation of voices across session proposals.
Any questions may be directed to the Conference Committee at [email protected].
All sessions for this conference run for 50 - 60 minutes and are held in a variety of auditoriums, lecture halls, boardrooms and open spaces in the town of Ballina, Co Mayo.
Excursions can also be proposed. These should be no longer than half a day, including travel to and from the site to Ballina.
What types of sessions are suitable for the Mary Robinson Climate Conference 2024?
We welcome a broad range of session types including presentations, discussion panels, round tables, debates, workshops and excursions related to the impact of climate change on the physical, social, cultural, political and economic environment. We also welcome sessions that address themes related to potential positive impacts across a variety of scales.
If a potential contributor has an idea for a session and is unsure of the format do reach out to the local organising committee by email to [email protected] who will be happy to help you with your queries.
How do I submit a session?
Proposals should be submitted via the conference online submission form, hosted on Oxford Abstracts. Please note that you will have to register as a user in the Oxford Abstracts system to submit session proposals. You will be able to edit your proposal at any time until the deadline on APRIL 19th.
What details should session proposals include?
· The session's proposed name (86 characters maximum)
· Organising body/bodies
· Contact person
· Promotional description of the session (150 words max)
· Description of the session for the review process
· List of speakers and speaker topics/titles
· Any special requirements
· Affiliated websites.
Please note the following on session proposals:
- At least half of the proposed speakers must be confirmed as willing and able to speak at the Conference by the time of submission. As an open, democratic forum, the Mary Robinson Climate Conference requires sessions to include time for Q&A and/or other forms of audience involvement. We therefore recommend 3, and at most 4, speakers per session (5–10 minutes per speaker).
- For excursions, the venue and/or access to relevant sites should also be confirmed, this should be no more than 45 minutes drive from Ballina
- Organisers of accepted sessions will be asked to have all their speakers fill out an online speaker information sheet. The speaker information sheet includes providing a short bio (max. 200 words) and a headshot (240x240px). Speaker information sheets must be completed before May 3rd.
- While there is no fee for organising sessions at the Mary Robinson Climate Conference, organisers and speakers are responsible for their own travel and accommodation, as well as the applicable registration fee for participation.
- The conference registration fee is €100 for professionals and €40 for students and members of the public. Registration includes 2 days’ attendance and lunch on both days.
Is there any other criteria for submitting session proposals?
Sessions must demonstrate clear relevance to the theme of climate change, including its contribution to enhancing knowledge and/or awareness of climate related issues.
We welcome session proposals from community and grassroot organisations in addition to applications from governmental departments, universities, think tanks, companies and similar groups. All submissions must be formed around a community/institutional/group affiliation.
The Mary Robinson Climate Conference is sensitive to issues of diversity and gender equality and we encourage a broad and rich representation of voices across session proposals.
Any questions may be directed to the Conference Committee at [email protected].
