The Great Turning: Towards an Ecological Civilization Aiming at the Common Good of Humanity and Nature

17th International Forum on Ecological Civilization | 6th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization

May 24-25, 2024

Pitzer College, Claremont, California, USA

WHAT IS THE CLAREMONT ECO FORUM?

The Claremont Eco Forum (a.k.a. the International Forum on Ecological Civilization) is a premier platform for the promotion of ecological civilization facilitated by the Institute for Postmodern Development of China (IPDC). It is the very first and most influential international ecological civilization forum held in the United States, having been co-hosted by IPDC, the Center for Process Studies, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and their domestic and international partners since 2006. Over the years, this annual forum has drawn together thousands of creative academics, activists, non-profit leaders, and governmental officials who are dedicated to rethinking our society toward an ecological civilization. With its broad impact on the international community, the Forum has been repeatedly reported by major domestic and international media outlets, such as Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily, International Daily News, and US-Sino Times, etc. In 2022, video recordings from the 15th International Forum on Ecological Civilization reached over 12 million views worldwide.

In 2018, a Youth Forum was developed from the International Forum on Ecological Civilization. The two forums have been held jointly for the past five years. The 6th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization brings together young leaders from around the world to collaboratively explore new concepts and practices for the creation of an ecological civilization.

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ABOUT THE FORUM

2023 FOCUS

Ecological Civilization moves away from modern industrial civilization. The signs of the times have demonstrated that it will be the next stage of human development. The 17th International Forum on Ecological Civilization and the 6th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization are taking place in this context. They seek to further promote ecological civilization through research and practice and effectively address current ecological crises facing global community. The forums are scheduled to be held on May 24 – May 25, 2024, in Claremont, CA.

SUB-TOPICS

Organic Process Thought and Ecological Civilization
Sustainable Development and Ecological Civilization
Ecological Civilization and Green Development
Theoretical Explorations of Ecological Civilization around the World
Practical Explorations of Ecological Civilization around the World
Reflecting on Misconceptions of Western Modernization
Chinese style Modernization and Ecological Civilization
The "Second Integration" and Ecological Civilization
Marxism and Ecological Civilization
The Significance of Constructing Eco-villages for Ecological Civilization
The Role of Eco-communities in Constructing Ecological Civilization
Creative Transformation of Traditional Wisdom and Ecological Civilization
The Role of Science and Technology in Constructing Ecological Civilization
The Role of AI in Constructing Ecological Civilization
The Significance of Corporate Ecological Transformation for Ecological Civilization
The Significance of Organizational Ecological Transformation for Ecological Civilization
What Kinds of Educational Reforms Does Ecological Civilization Call For?
What Kinds of Ecological Persons Does Ecological Civilization Need?
The Role of Youth in Creating Ecological Civilization
Why Is personal Ecological Awakening Important?

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

If you wish to present your paper at this international conference and have it included in the conference proceedings, please submit a 500-word abstract in English outlining your ideas. The deadline for abstract submission is April 18, 2024. Please email your submissions to eco-conference@postmodernchina.org.