International conference: “Techniques and Environment”

The ICESCO-Euromed Chair “Arts, Societies and Civilizations” organized on Thursday January 25, 2024, in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Techniques, Knowledge and Practices (CETCOPRA) of the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, an international conference under the theme “Technique and Environment.” 

This meeting featured the participation of several Moroccan and international personalities, including Dr. Mohamed ZINELABIDINE, Director of the Culture and Communication Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), as well as a panel of teacher-researchers representing CETCOPRA of University Paris 1, notably Prof. Caroline MORICOT, Prof. Aurore KOECHLIN, Prof. Laurence RAINEAU, Prof. Marco SARACENO and Prof. Valérie SOUFFRON. 

A scientific debate that is part of the cultural activities of the Chair “Arts, Societies and Civilizations” and which was an opportunity to explore multidimensional approaches to better respond to crises and emergencies by emphasizing social and humanitarian aspects and to discuss the interactions between technological advances and current social, technical, ethical and environmental issues. 

This international conference took place in two exchange and reflection sessions: the first session addressed the relationship to technique in emergency situations, followed by a second session on techniques and societal issues.  

The event was also a real opportunity for enlightened debates through the speakers’ interventions and constructive exchanges between the teacher-researchers and the students of Euromed University of Fes who attended this conference.