DeGroote students are invited to submit proposals for the 12th International Digital Storytelling Conference, which will be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 6 to 8. This year’s theme is “Lives, Voices, and Knowledge in a World on Fire,” focusing on the role of storytelling in addressing climate justice.
This is a unique opportunity to share your research, projects, and experiences with an international audience. The conference will be tri-lingual, conducted in Spanish, Portuguese, and English and will occur the week before the COP30 Climate Change Conference. COP 30 will be held from November 10 to 21.
Proposal Submission Guidelines:
- Deadline: February 15
- Formats: A variety of formats, including papers, workshops, performances, and presentations
- Thematic Tracks: Proposals should align with the conference’s thematic tracks:
- Mobilizing Culture for Climate Action
- Indigenous Lives and Biocentrism
- Innovation in Participatory Media/ Digital Storytelling in Sustaining Healthy Communities
- Latin America and Memory – Building Networks for Social, Cultural and Environmental Justice
Submission Process:
- Submit a 250-word abstract detailing your proposal, including the preferred presentation format
- Upload your proposal via the conference website here
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is coordinating McMaster’s participation in COP30 and related conferences such as this one. For those whose abstracts are accepted, the OIA has funds available to help supplement travel expenses. Given the high costs of flights and accommodations at COP, participants will need to secure additional funding sources beyond what the OIA offers. Limited funds will be available to support students attending the event. Students are encouraged to consider submitting a proposal and participating in this event.
For further information on funding, contact Tania Hakim via email.