2nd Edition: Families Shaping a Sustainable Future

Conference Dates: April 17-18, 2025
Location: Sheikh Zayed Centre for Conferences and Exhibitions-Ajman University

About the 2nd Edition

The 2^nd Edition of Family and Society Conference brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to explore the critical role families play in fostering a sustainable future. The conference focuses on how families adapt to modern challenges while promoting sustainability across cultural, environmental, economic, linguistic, and educational domains. The theme highlights the significant contributions families make in shaping resilient and sustainable communities.

Participants will engage in discussions on how families bridge generational gaps, preserve cultural heritage, sustain languages, and promote sustainable practices. The conference provides a platform for exploring family-centered solutions to global challenges, supporting sustainable lifestyles, and driving social well-being for future generations. By gathering experts and thought leaders, the event offers opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices aimed at enhancing family sustainability efforts.

We invite proposals for papers, workshops, and contributions that align with the following themes:

Key Themes for Submissions

1. Culture, values and Language Sustainability in Families

This theme explores how families preserve both cultural values and languages across generations, ensuring continuity in the face of globalization. Contributions should focus on how multilingual families maintain linguistic diversity, support language education, and safeguard cultural heritage while adapting to societal shifts.

1. Environmental Responsibility and Family Practices

This theme examines the role of families in promoting environmental sustainability through daily practices and education. Participants will discuss how families contribute to ecological awareness and sustainable living by adopting responsible consumption and environmental stewardship.

1. Economic Sustainability and Family Resilience

This theme focuses on how families foster financial stability and resilience by adapting to global economic shifts. It highlights the role of intergenerational wealth management, collective resource-sharing, and family-driven economic strategies in building long-term financial sustainability.

1. Family, Education, and Sustainability

This theme looks at the essential role families play in sustaining educational values and lifelong learning. Contributions should address how families shape attitudes toward learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility, ensuring that education not only imparts academic knowledge but also prepares younger generations to navigate global challenges.

5. Humanitarian and Charity Work for Sustainable Families

This theme explores how humanitarian and charity initiatives strengthen family resilience and foster sustainable communities. It focuses on providing essential support such as education, healthcare, and housing, while empowering youth and promoting family cohesion through counseling and community-based networks. Contributions should highlight ethical practices and collaborative efforts that address vulnerabilities, protect families from disintegration, and encourage intergenerational solidarity for long-term sustainability

Submission Requirements

All submissions should reflect innovative, evidence-based approaches that offer insights into the roles of families in advancing sustainability. We welcome proposals for papers, workshops, and symposium that contribute to building sustainable family systems and promoting family well-being.

Timeline for Conference