This conference calls for papers in the following interrelated themes: A. Innovative strategies and practices of firms in regional development B. Labour markets and labour organisations and their continued relevance for regional development C. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and Civil...

We invite contributions to roundtable discussions with the following three themes: • The role of lifelong learning in the modified Lisbon Strategy of the EU • Learning regions and local and regional economic development and employability • The effectiveness of the learning region model in...

Topics: Air Pollution; Climate Change, Kyoto and Post-Kyoto Issues; Coal Market Modeling; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Data Issues; Developing Countries; Electricity Market Modeling; Energy and Environmental Modeling at Regional and Urban Levels; Energy Demand Modeling; Environmental Taxation; Game...

AREAS of INTEREST 1. The consideration of methods and models for quantitative measurement and analysis of risk in economic, financial and social systems; 2. The consideration of methods and models for quantitative measurement and analysis of risk in complex technical systems (nuclear power, gas...

Topics: - Emission reduction projects—Development, finance, and maintenance - Security of supply—Shortages and new capacity - The future of energy and climate change - European Commission’s assessment of the Phase II National Allocation Plans - How financiers and analysts view the...