Call for Papers | Voices of the Land and Sea | Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Futures | ISDG | University of Cambridge | Submit by 20th March 2026

Call for Papers | Voices of the Land and Sea | Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Futures | ISDG | University of Cambridge | Submit by 20th March 2026

About Organizers:

The Cambridge University Indigenous Studies Discussion Group (ISDG) is an award‑winning, multi‑disciplinary research network led by post‑doctoral and postgraduate scholars that has been fostering dialogue on Indigenous Studies since 2019. Dedicated to breaking disciplinary silos, the ISDG provides a vibrant platform for monthly discussions, panels, and readings that connect researchers and students across Cambridge with global Indigenous, local, and marginalized communities. Over the years, the group has hosted 124 speakers from 77 institutions in 31 countries, engaging with 69 diverse Indigenous groups, and has been recognized for its inclusive practice by the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning. Supported by the Cambridge Heritage Research Centre and the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, ISDG has also organized landmark events such as the 2022 international conference Indigenous Studies in the United Kingdom & Europe: pasts, presents and futures, further cementing its role as a hub for critical, cross‑disciplinary engagement in the field.

Call for Papers:

Voices of the Land and Sea: Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Futures

Indigenous Studies Discussion Group, University of Cambridge

The Cambridge University Indigenous Studies Discussion Group (ISDG) invites MA/PGR students, early‑career researchers, practitioners, artists, activists, and Indigenous knowledge holders to submit abstracts for a one‑day hybrid symposium on 14 May 2026 in Cambridge.

About the Symposium:

Inspired by COP30 themes, this event will explore how Indigenous knowledge systems across land and ocean worlds inform climate research, environmental justice, and community‑based practice. The symposium aims to foster dialogue across academia, practice, and lived experience, amplifying Indigenous voices in debates on climate futures.

Opportunities:

• Share research, community projects, or creative practices
• Engage in cross‑disciplinary dialogue
• Amplify Indigenous perspectives in climate debates

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstract length: 150–250 words
• Presentation time: 15–20 minutes
• Deadline: 20 March 2026
• Submission: Email abstracts to isdgcambridge@gmail.com
• Mode: Hybrid (with in‑person venue at Cambridge)

Suggested Themes:

• Indigenous climate adaptation and resilience
• Decolonising Indigenous knowledge and addressing colonial environmental impacts
• Land, water, coastal, and ocean governance
• Climate justice and Indigenous rights
• Indigenous governance and leadership
• Community‑based projects and youth activism
• Storytelling, oral histories, art, and cultural practices as climate knowledge

Important Note:

• ISDG is a graduate‑led discussion group at the University of Cambridge.
• Presentations may be delivered online or in person; travel expenses are not covered.
• Only abstracts and oral presentations are required—papers (published or unpublished) are optional.
• The group welcomes contributions from academics, artists, activists, practitioners, Indigenous knowledge holders, and community workers.
• Further timetabling and event details will be shared after speaker confirmation.

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