The International Academic Forum in conjunction with its global partners is proud to announce the Second Annual Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, to be held from June 6-9 2013, at the Ramada Osaka, Osaka, Japan.

CONFERENCE THEME: "Sustainability, Society and the Environment: Searching for Synergies"

Sustainability has emerged as the most important global issue for business, industry, government, and academia, and yet to begin with sustainability was associated only with environmental concerns such as energy and global warming. It is now recognized that the concept of sustainability is applicable to all areas of human society, for example in terms of social/economic justice, or responsible business practice. Issues such as poverty, hunger, education, health care, and access to markets should be a part of the evolution of any comprehensive sustainability paradigm as we work together to achieve a sustainable future. ACSEE 2012 will address these various dimensions of human sustainability as we invite scholars from around the world to address questions and search for synergies and solutions to the complex issues surrounding sustainability in a forum encouraging serious and thoughtful exchange between academics, members of the global business community, and practitioners in the fields of human endeavor that link these. We call on scientists from around the globe to meet and share our respective outlooks and collective wisdom on a critical issue of common concern: the pursuit of a sustainable world.

It is a sincere hope that attendees will use this time together, not just for intellectual discovery and discourse, but to establish a common vision and to motivate each other to do our part in the creation of a better world. We greatly appreciate your attendance and encourage your active engagement throughout the conference.

We look forward to seeing you in Osaka!

Professor Stuart D. B. Picken, Chairman, IAFOR International Advisory Board
ACSS/ACSEE 2013 Conference Chair

Dr Alex Petrisor, Urban-INERC (Romania),
Editor of the IAFOR Journal of Sustainability, Energy and the Environment & 2013 Conference Programme Adviser

Dr Andrea Molle, Chapman University, USA
Editor of the IAFOR Journal of the Social Sciences & 2013 Conference Programme Adviser


KEY INFORMATION, DATES & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Deadline for submission of abstracts: February 1 2013

Results of abstract reviews returned to authors: Usually within two weeks of submission

Deadline for submission of full papers: June 1 2013

Deadline for full conference registration payment for all presenters: May 15 2013

Conference Programme Published Online: May 25 2013

ACSS Conference: June 6-9 2013