The Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) is organizing a dedicated panel session at ENERCON 2025 to foster critical discussions on heterodox economics, sustainability, and energy policy. This panel aims to provide a platform for young scholars—ranging from undergraduates to postgraduates—to present innovative research and engage with experts in the field of energy and environmental economics.
The panel will take place within the 4th International Conference on Energy and Environmental Economics (ENERCON 2025), a two-day event focused on “Strengthening Economic Resilience Through Sustainable Energy and Environmental Strategies.” Selected papers from this panel will be automatically registered for the main conference, ensuring broader engagement and visibility.
Call for Papers – Apply Now!
We invite submissions from young scholars interested in alternative economic perspectives on sustainability.
Thematic Areas:
✔ Energy & Environmental Science
✔ Heterodox Economics
✔ Ecology & Sustainable Development
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
✅ Present their research at the YSI Panel at ENERCON 2025
✅ Engage in discussions with senior scholars and experts
✅ Be part of a larger international conference with diverse participants
What’s Covered?
???? Free Registration & Accommodation – All successful applicants will receive waived registration fees and shared hotel accommodations for the event.
???? Limited Travel Stipends – Travel stipends may be available based on distance and funding availability but are not guaranteed. Final stipend amounts will be determined by YSI.
Additional Opportunities:
The Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) is organizing a dedicated panel session at ENERCON 2025 to foster critical discussions on heterodox economics, sustainability, and energy policy. This panel aims to provide a platform for young scholars—ranging from undergraduates to postgraduates—to present innovative research and engage with experts in the field of energy and environmental economics.
The panel will take place within the 4th International Conference on Energy and Environmental Economics (ENERCON 2025), a two-day event focused on “Strengthening Economic Resilience Through Sustainable Energy and Environmental Strategies.” Selected papers from this panel will be automatically registered for the main conference, ensuring broader engagement and visibility.
Call for Papers – Apply Now!
We invite submissions from young scholars interested in alternative economic perspectives on sustainability.
Thematic Areas:
✔ Energy & Environmental Science
✔ Heterodox Economics
✔ Ecology & Sustainable Development
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
✅ Present their research at the YSI Panel at ENERCON 2025
✅ Engage in discussions with senior scholars and experts
✅ Be part of a larger international conference with diverse participants
What’s Covered?
???? Free Registration & Accommodation – All successful applicants will receive waived registration fees and shared hotel accommodations for the event.
???? Limited Travel Stipends – Travel stipends may be available based on distance and funding availability but are not guaranteed. Final stipend amounts will be determined by YSI.
Additional Opportunities:
Applicants may also opt to be considered for other panel sessions at ENERCON 2025. However, selection for other panels is managed by University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB) and not YSI.
Event Schedule
???? September 25, 2025 – Pre-Conference Session
???? Experimental environmental economics / workshop for environmental data analysis (TBD) featuring invited scholars and experts.
???? September 26, 2025 – YSI Panel & Main Conference
???? Presentation of selected papers and engagement with interdisciplinary researchers.
How to Apply?
???? Deadline for Abstract Submission: July 25, 2025
???? Submission Portal: See below or go directly to www.tinyurl.com/YSIEnerCon2025
Organizers & Partners
This panel is hosted by Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) in collaboration with Ekonsepto, a non-profit organization based in the Philippines that works on expanding economics literacy. Ekonsepto serves as the Rethinking Economics chapter in the country and previously hosted the first-ever YSI panel at the 2024 Philippine Economics Society conference.
About Young Scholars Initiative (YSI)
YSI is an initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), dedicated to expanding economic discourse beyond conventional models. Through its East Asia Working Group, YSI explores themes such as:
- Regional economic development in East and Southeast Asia
- Sustainable fiscal and monetary policies
- Industrial and financial markets
- Energy and environmental policy
This project strengthens the East Asia Working Group by directly contributing to its research theme “ecology and sustainable development”. With Asia Pacific responsible for 3.2% of global CO2 emissions from combustible fuels in 2022, and emissions from fuel combustion in the region increasing by 30% between 2000 and 2022 (IEA, 2024), it is crucial to examine alternative economic models. This is particularly important as leading economies like Singapore often prioritize growth over environmental concerns, while other nations in the region bear the brunt of climate change impacts despite contributing less to the problem. This is a regional focus on the issue of unequal ecological exchange.
By bringing together local and international scholars, we allow for comparative analysis of regional development strategies and their environmental impacts, enriching the Working Group’s understanding of diverse approaches to sustainable growth. The project also promotes a critical re-evaluation of the history of economic thought and regional development, prompting a deeper exploration of how different economic philosophies have shaped—and can reshape—the relationship between economic activity and environmental sustainability in East Asia.
