While this CFP does not directly address the internet and related topics, it seems to me that surely AoIR-ists will have some significant contributions to add? Hope to see you in Aarhus! - c. == Call for Papers--Submission Deadline: July 15 Abstracts Global Dialogue Conference Series GDC09: RESPONSIBILITY --- CLIMATE CHANGE AS CHALLENGE FOR INTERCULTURAL INQUIRY ON VALUES November 3-6, Aarhus, Denmark An international, interdisciplinary research conference: <http://www.globaldialogueconference.org/> www.globaldialogueconference.org <http://www.globaldialogueconference.org/> GDC09 is an integrated four-track meeting for researchers, journalists, educators, and business representatives. Climate change requires globally concerted initiatives that cannot be motivated by direct practical self-interest and economic incentives alone. The aim of this conference is to compare conceptions of ecological responsibility across cultures (and religions), and to explore the role of intercultural value studies for the development, communication, and practical implementation of new models of future-oriented and collective responsibility. GDC09 is the first of a series of five biannual international interdisciplinary conferences presenting and promoting intercultural dialogue on values, as a means of proactive conflict mitigation and social innovation. The conference will conclude with the bestowal of the Global Dialogue Prize (www.globaldialogueprize.org <http://www.globaldialogueprize.org/> ). We invite submissions of research contributions from the areas of philosophy, political science, psychology, anthropology, theology/ religious studies, sociology, conflict research, education, journalism and media science, management, organization, and finance theory. Please submit abstracts (500 words) by July 15. Please see conference webpage for timeline and guidelines of submisssion and publication venues. Possible topics to be addressed in the JOURNALISM TRACK: When and under what circumstances does climate change become a news item? What type of actors and themes can attract the attention of journalists and get climate change onto the news agenda? How does environmental journalism operate and how does it affect changes in individual behavior and public policy? Is it possible to build a global public and what role can and should local media play in this effort? At a time where scientists disagree amongst themselves and very few journalists have a thorough scientific understanding of the issues, how can we be sure that the information in the media is both accurate and adequate? What is the appropriate role of journalists when reporting on industries offering market-based solutions to climate problems? Can peace journalism help to prevent ³climate conflicts², i.e., social conflicts due to climate change? Do journalists carry increasing responsibility for intercultural communication and if so, how will it affect the goals of journalism?