2025 IASNR Conference
Vancouver, Canada
June 8-12, 2025
The IASNR Conference (formerly known as ISSRM)
The annual meeting of the International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) is the IASNR Conference (formerly known as the ISSRM). The IASNR conference emphasizes local to global resource management issues, environmental justice, collaborative stakeholder processes, and the social impacts of natural resource management. It is also a venue for presenting cutting-edge research and engaging in productive discussions focused on the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources.
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Our Mission
The International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) strives to be the premier international association of social scientists, policy makers, and practitioners studying and managing human relationships with the environment and natural resources. It is our mission to foster better scientific understandings of society-natural resource relationships; assist in the professional development of social scientists, policy makers, practitioners, and students from around the world studying these issues; and provide opportunities for them to meet and share their work with each other.
Commitment to Diversity & Ethics
The International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) is committed to fostering a welcoming and vibrant community with members of all races and ethnicities, genders, religions, political affiliations, nationalities, language groups, ages, experience, education levels, and abilities. IASNR has a Code of Ethics in place to ensure mutual respect and trust for all members. The organization condemns racism, and stands with the members of our community advocating for equality and justice. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Conference Diversity Pledge
Our aim is to facilitate a safe and inclusive conference that welcomes all voices and encourages the free exchange of ideas and opinions. We invite participation from people of all races and ethnicities, genders, religions, political affiliations, nationalities, language groups, ages, experience, and abilities. Additionally, all conference attendees must agree and adhere to our Code of Ethics in order to attend the conference.
As organizers, we are working to provide a balanced and diverse program. You can help us build a better, more inclusive conference by forwarding our Call for Abstracts throughout your network, and by sending along your suggestions for presenters and participants that might help to diversify the conference.
2025 IASNR Conference Organizer
Mark Shakespear
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge that the University of British Columbia’s two primary campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam people, as well as the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples.
Conference Theme: Crisis, Change, and Opportunity in a World at Risk: Towards a Socially-Just and Sustainable World
The conference will explore the integration of environmental and social justice movements, focusing on addressing inequalities heightened by climate change and ecological degradation. Topics include racial, gender, and class disparities, as well as opportunities for collective empowerment amidst crisis situations. Recognizing the interconnectedness of ecological and social systems is essential for understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change while fostering positive social change.
Venue: The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovative programs in environmental science, addressing critical global challenges and promoting sustainable solutions.
Lodging & Travel
All conference sessions, events, and lodging will be conveniently held on the UBC campus, with dormitory accommodations available, and the university is easily accessible from nearby international airports.
Conference Field Trips
Pre and post tours are planned for the conference. Tours will be offered through experienced tourist operators who work with local guides and specialist transport providers.
Local Attractions
Vancouver and the surrounding area have a lot to offer in terms of tourism and attractions. This page includes some recommendations on things to do in the area.
Submission, Registration, & Schedule Information
Organized Session Proposals
Organized session proposals are still being considered! Although the November 1st deadline has passed, we are still considering late submissions on a rolling basis. If you are interested in submitting a session proposal after the deadline, please email [email protected].
Organized Sessions represent an opportunity to bring together a group of scholars to present and discuss work focusing on a particular integrative theme or topic. These sessions can be structured in multiple ways:
- A collection of 3-5 thematically-linked oral presentations (with or without a discussant).
- A panel of experts on a given topic.
- A roundtable discussion.
An author-meets-critics session. - A workshop/training activity.
- Or, you can propose your own idea!
Panels and paper sessions will last 90 minutes. Organizer(s) should recruit and receive commitments from participants in advance of proposal submission, and include details regarding who will participate and what they will be doing as part of the session proposal. Organized sessions will be highlighted and given priority in the program.
Abstract Submissions
Abstract submissions are now being considered! Submissions are due February 1, 2025. We do not anticipate an extension beyond that date and strongly encourage you to submit your abstracts well before the deadline! Decisions will be sent by March 15, 2025.
We encourage submissions related to the symposium theme, especially those exploring social and ecological system interactions. Individuals may participate in multiple ways: they can present in a regular session, organized session (either as a session chair or presenter), serve as a panelist, and present a poster. However, we ask that each person serve as the lead presenter in only one regular oral session. This does not affect co-authorship, and individuals are welcome to combine an oral presentation with other roles, such as session organization, poster presentation, or panel participation.
Guidelines for Abstracts:
Abstracts should be in paragraph form, without bullet points. Additionally, the abstract body should include details regarding the background, purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. Please also indicate the theory/analytical framework for the work and provide a description of the research methods used.
Registration
Conference participants and attendees must register to attend the conference. IASNR membership is required for conference participation. The deadline for early bird registration is March 31, 2025. This is also the deadline for all presenters (oral, poster, organizers, and panel) to register. Sessions, papers, and posters will be dropped from the symposium program after March 31, 2025 if the presenter is not registered. Registration prices will be available soon.
Conference Scholarships & Subsidies
Student scholarships are available to support student attendance and participation at the 2025 IASNR Conference. These awards will be given on a competitive basis and are meant to assist students in offsetting costs associated with attending the conference. The deadline for applying for these awards is March 10th. The award amount will vary depending on the number of applications and total funds collected for student subsidy awards. This is for student members only. The application will be available soon.
Professional member subsidies are available to support attendance and participation at the 2025 IASNR Conference. These awards will be given on a competitive basis and are meant to assist in offsetting costs associated with attending the conference. Preference will be given to professionals from developing countries and/or early career professionals. The deadline for applying for these awards is March 10th. The award amount will vary depending on the number of applications and total funds collected for subsidy awards. The application will be available soon.
Conference Outline
Click here to view the preliminary conference outline of keynotes, sessions, and events.
Announcements
Professor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism – Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks applicants for an open-rank full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Associate or
Assistant Professor of Wildlife – UW-Stevens Point Main Campus
Click here for more information.
Postdoctoral Scholar – Human Wellbeing Researcher, Puget Sound Institute at University of Washington Tacoma
The University of Washington seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct human wellbeing research in Puget Sound, Washington State, USA. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW
Assistant Professor of Natural Resources and Environment – Department of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking an Assistant Professor of Natural Resources and Environment. The position is
Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability Sciences at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, USA
POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty
Reminder: Call for Organized Session Proposals & Abstracts – 2025 IASNR Conference in Vancouver, Canada: June 8 – 12, 2025
IASNR is pleased to invite submissions for organized sessions and abstracts for our upcoming June 2025 annual conference! Submissions for organized session proposals are due