17/12/2024
In continuity with the activities developed within the AESOP and consistently with the role of Gabriella Esposito and Stefania Ragozino as members of the Association’s Advisory Board and scientific coordinators of the Thematic Group on “Public Spaces and Urban Cultures” (respectively from 2015-2019 and 2021-2023), the Institute for Research on Innovation and Services for Development (Cnr-Iriss) is glad to announce the 37th AESOP Congress Planning as a Transformative Action in an Age of Planetary Crisis, (Instanbul, 7-11 July 2025).
Grounded on themes of common interest, the 37th Conference of the Association of European Schools of Planning seeks to address these interconnected challenges through the lens of spatial justice, ethics and care. The initiative is aimed to foster a dialogue on how planning can become a vehicle for addressing not only environmental crises but also the socio-spatial inequalities that exist within cities and regions. Planning has the power to reshape urban environments to ensure that access to resources, public spaces, and opportunities are distributed more equitably.
The growing frequency of extreme climate events, pandemics like COVID-19, international conflicts, homelessness, unemployment, urban refugees, and food insecurity are not isolated issues but interconnected symptoms of a much larger planetary crisis. At the heart of this crisis is a socio-economic system that continues to rely on unsustainable practices, reinforcing deep-seated inequalities and social exclusion. These dynamics underscore the urgent need to rethink the relationship between economic growth, environmental sustainability, and socio-spatial justice.
In this age of planetary crisis, the time has come to rethink and investigate the role of spatial planning as a transformative tool to foster sustainable development while prioritizing ecological and social justice. The Conference aims to connect ecological priorities with social justice goals, thereby bridging the gap between environmental sustainability and the need for equitable, inclusive, and resilient communities. It will serve as a unique forum to discuss and reimagine planning as a crucial agent of change to inspire innovative approaches that pave the way for transformative action toward cities and societies that are more just and sustainable for all.
Please submit your abstract here.
Deadline for abstract submissions (Congress Tracks): 15 January 2025
General Questions: aesop2025@yildiz.edu.tr
Abstract Submission Questions: aesop2025.abstract@yildiz.edu.tr
Per informazioni:
Stefania Ragozino
CNR - Istituto di Ricerca su Innovazione e Servizi per lo Sviluppo
s.ragozino@iriss.cnr.it
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