| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.07 |
| Liaison | Jessica Krejcik |
| Submission Date | Oct. 11, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Concordia University
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Paul
Shrivastava N/A N/A |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The BALANCE-UNBALANCE 2011 conference brought together artists with scientists, economists, philosophers, politicians, sociologists, engineers, management and policy experts with the intent of engendering a deeper awareness and creating lasting intellectual working partnerships in solving our global environmental crisis.
Using art as a catalyst, BALANCE-UNBALANCE 2011 explored intersections between NATURE, ART, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and SOCIETY as we move into an era of both unprecedented ecological threats and transdisciplinary possibilities.
BALANCE-UNBALANCE called for two days of reflection, debate, and the promotion of projects and actions regarding the environment and our human responsibility at this defining moment in our history. The conference was be held at Concordia University during November 4th and 5th of 2011.
One of the main goals of this conference was to develop the role of the arts and artists in dealing with environmental challenges.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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