Special Session I Title: Environmental Awareness and Environmental Responsibility from a Generational Perspective
Organizers: Prof. Dr. Ágnes Csiszárik-Kocsir, Óbuda University, Hungary
Dr. habil. János Varga, Óbuda University, Hungary
Short Biography of Organizers:
Prof. Dr. Ágnes Csiszárik-Kocsir
Professor, Associate Dean of Research, and Institute Director at Óbuda
University. Her research areas include sustainability attitudes, the
study of generational differences, and the assessment of various aspects
of financial and digital literacy. She is the principal investigator of
numerous domestic and international projects and the author of
internationally recognized publications.
Dr. habil. János Varga
Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Education, and Institute Director
at Óbuda University. His research focuses on competitiveness and
innovation, as well as the examination of environmental attitudes and
sustainable behaviors. His publications are based on a deeper
understanding of intergenerational differences and the behavioral
science foundations of environmental decision-making.
Short description of the proposed topic: The aim of this special session is to comprehensively examine intergenerational differences in environmental awareness and responsibility, alongside the social, economic, cultural, and technological factors shaping them. The session focuses on sustainability attitudes, environmental decision‑making, and shifting social norms, emphasizing how generations—from Baby Boomers to Gen Z and Alpha—interpret their role in preserving future resources. With its multidisciplinary approach, it engages researchers from economics, social sciences, psychology, behavioral sciences, and digital innovation. A key objective is to highlight how younger generations influence emerging value systems through new communication patterns, supporting academic dialogue and fostering a transition toward a sustainable society.
Novelty and motivation:: The relevance and social significance of this topic justify a dedicated special session, as sustainability represents a major global challenge. Although generation‑based research on environmental attitudes is increasingly present in academic discussions, conferences rarely provide space for examining how environmental responsibility and decision‑making evolve across generations or how value systems interact. The session’s novelty lies in integrating insights from economics, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, ESG research, and technological innovation to understand sustainability behavior. Emphasizing the role of digital generations, it highlights how young people shape future environmental responsibility through social discourse and technological engagement.
Please send your proposals for special session of the conference before April 10, 2026 to iceeaconf@yeah.net
Proposals should include the following information:
1. Tentative Title;
2. Short description of the proposed topic: (approx. 100 words)
3. Novelty and motivation: (explain why this session is indeed special
and cannot be part of the regular program)
4. Brief bio(s) of organizer(s);
5. Name(s), Emails and Affiliations of organizer(s);
6. Name(s), Emails and Affiliations of chair(s);
7. Papers information;
8. Potential Reviewers Information;
9. Related topics;
10. A draft of the CFP.
Form Linkage: https://www.iceea.org/special_session_proposal_form.doc