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<span lang="EN-US">We are seeking abstracts for chapters and creative contributions (artistic, poetic, musical, performative, or any other) to be considered for inclusion in this exciting book project which is confirmed to be published open access by </span><a href="https://www.e-elgar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Edward
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<strong><em><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.5467px; color: rgb(112, 173, 71);">�Urban human-nature partnerships � From the Anthropocene to the Ecocene�</span></em></strong></p>
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<em><span lang="EN-US">Edited by Martina Artmann, Jessica B�hme, Markus Egermann, Christoph Woiwode</span></em></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">The book aims to re-discover, re-think, and re-sense the soulfulness, intelligence, and relational value of nonhuman nature in cities, its peri-urban borders and urban land teleconnections.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">We seek chapter proposals that engage with the following themes:</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;">�<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-"> </span></span><u><span lang="EN-US">System
knowledge:</span></u><span lang="EN-US"> The contributions of this section will reflect on a relational perspective of urban social-ecological systems presenting cutting-edge research on urban sustainability challenges and human�s and nonhuman�s nature self-efficacy
to speak with an own voice.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;">�<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-"> </span></span><u><span lang="EN-US">Target
knowledge:</span></u><span lang="EN-US"> Chapters of this section will present future visions that nourish innovative thinking and ideas for a good life for human and nonhuman nature and thereby provide science, civic population, and decision-makers basic
points of reference on how to approach the desired change.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;">�<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-"> </span></span><u><span lang="EN-US">Transformation
knowledge:</span></u><span lang="EN-US"> The selected chapter of this section will illustrate external and internal pathways of individual and collective actors which foster transformative turning points for joyful and serious kin-making with nonhuman nature
in urban daily life.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">We welcome a range of theoretical, empirical and practical studies from all parts of the world (co-)authored by people with diverse backgrounds. Therefore, apart from academic contributions we explicitly invite innovative formats that explore
human-nature partnerships beyond intellectual textual explorations, such as artistic, poetic, or performative.</span></p>
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<strong><span lang="EN-US">For further information, please find enclosed a flyer with links to the detailed description of the aims and structure of the book, the schedule and formal guidelines as well as the online submission.</span></strong></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">If you are resonating with the book and interested in contributing to it, please send us a brief chapter proposal, including:</span></p>
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to which book section (system, target, or transformation knowledge) you�ll contribute to and how</span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;">�<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">intention
to contribute to an academic text-chapter or if you present an artistic, poetic, or performative case</span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol;">�<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">abstract
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<span lang="EN-US"> </span><strong><span lang="EN-US">Please submit your expressions of interest <span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">till 15<sup>th</sup> September 2024 </span>via the </span></strong><a href="https://eu.jotform.com/241711884638969" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">online
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<span lang="EN-US">We are looking forward to receive your many ideas!</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt; line-height:107%; color:black; background:white"><a href="https://www.igcs-chennai.org/research/igd/" id="LPNoLP">Sustainability Education - the IGCS NOOK Self-learning space near Chennai</a></span></p>
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C, Ramachandran A, Philip T, Rishika D and Rajan SC (2024) Identifying entry points for adaptive governance in peri-urban Chennai (India): a multi-dimensional, multi-level, and multi-scalar approach. Front. Sustain. Cities 6:1368240. doi: 10.3389/frsc.2024.1368240</span></a></span><br>
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Designing water policy in India as adaptive governance for sustainability</a>. L. Philip , T. Pradeep and S. M. Bhallamudi (Editors).
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Technological Solutions for Water Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects � Towards a Water-secure India</a>. IWA Publishing.
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