{"id":6184,"date":"2025-07-28T10:04:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/arc\/events\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:04:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:04:17","slug":"gigs-3rd-sustainability-natural-capital-and-value-creation-conference","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/arc\/events\/gigs-3rd-sustainability-natural-capital-and-value-creation-conference","title":{"rendered":"GIGS &#8211; 3rd Sustainability, Natural Capital and Value Creation Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;<b>Global Initiative for Governance and Sustainability (GIGS)\u2019s<\/b> invites submissions for the Third <i>Sustainability, Natural Capital, and Value Creation Conference<\/i>, to be held in the spectacular setting of&nbsp;<b>Niagara Falls, Canada<\/b>, on&nbsp;<b>October 10\u201311, 2025<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We invite original research contributions that offer fresh insights and advance the understanding of sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), natural capital, and value creation. This highly selective conference will feature six to eight curated academic paper presentations and a distinguished panel discussion with internationally renowned scholars and practitioners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Designed to foster rigorous academic exchange and cross-sector collaboration, the conference will bring together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to engage in meaningful dialogue and shape the future of sustainable finance and governance. In keeping with the spirit of focused interaction, the small number of presentations will allow for in-depth feedback, critical engagement, and scholarly discussion around each selected paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">We especially encourage submissions that explore the integration of sustainability, ESG, and natural capital into financial and policy decision-making, including but not limited to how natural capital accounting, ecosystem services valuation, and biodiversity considerations contribute to corporate strategy, ESG metrics, and long-term value creation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"en-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span lang=\"en-US\">Relevant topics include (but are not limited to):<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Innovative sustainable finance mechanisms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">ESG performance and corporate financial outcomes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">The role of natural capital and ecosystem valuation in financial reporting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Green bonds: structure, impact, and effectiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Sustainable investing and shareholder value<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Illicit financial flows and their implications for sustainable development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Climate risk assessment and financial disclosure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">The role of governance in driving sustainability and resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">AI, Disruptive technologies and their impact on sustainability and value creation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"en-US\">Sustainability reporting standards, greenwashing, and regulatory oversight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span lang=\"en-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span lang=\"en-US\">Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"en-US\">Submission link:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-US\">&nbsp;<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/251594553255260. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F251594553255260&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclaudia.imperatore%40unibocconi.it%7C3f3cb68ae2b54659863e08ddcac84740%7C6bf3b57a9fb447c29ada51156518f52f%7C1%7C0%7C638889683724243692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=He6AqmcyGcure83Y5y5PAZ7O0nIA9T4ZM4wLbJslDW4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/251594553255260<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Submissions must include a full paper and an abstract (maximum 500 words).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;Global Initiative for Governance and Sustainability (GIGS)\u2019s invites submissions for the Third Sustainability, Natural Capital, and Value Creation Conference, to be held in the spectacular setting of&nbsp;Niagara Falls, Canada, on&nbsp;October 10\u201311, 2025. 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