WELCOME TO CONTRIBUTE TO A GOOD LIFE AT THE HEART OF THE FINNISH LAKELAND
 Sustainable future and 'good life' imply practices, which are ecologically, socio-culturally and economically sustainable. The 5th International Household and Family Research Conference invites researchers in Home Economics, Consumer and Family Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Technology Studies, Textiles, Crafts and Design Sciences and related fields, to discuss and exchange ideas and experiences on the various aspects of sustainable development.
Hosted by the University of Joensuu, a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) partner university, the Conference aims at opening new insights into sustainability in the context of four special themes as well as enhancing international networking of the experts in the field. Being designated “a UNEP Partner University” means, among other things, that the University will advance the implementation of local, regional and world-wide objectives agreed upon at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. Sustainable development is also integrated into the multidisciplinary teacher education programme in the University of Joensuu.
Themes
The Conference focuses on visions and innovations for sustainable good life from a variety of academic disciplines under the following themes:
- Home Economics and Family Sciences
- Textile and Craft Design
- Education
- Consumer Sciences
Organisers
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