Call for Papers conference Past and Present Impact of Climate Change in Southeast Asia, Bangkok, July 2-3, 2026 By Paul Erdkamp

The conference will explore the dynamic interplay between climate change and human societies in Southeast Asia, from the start of the Common Era to the present day. As Southeast Asia faces the growing impacts of climate change, this conference aims to investigate both historical and contemporary strategies of adaptation and mitigation. The concept of societal collapse, often invoked in historical narratives, risks oversimplifying the diverse and complex processes that shape societal responses to environmental pressure. Terms such as resilience, vulnerability, and coping strategies have become central to current climate discussions but are frequently used without adequate specificity. By examining the past, we can gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, offering valuable insights that may inform contemporary approaches to addressing the effects of climate change. The conference welcomes papers that address a wide range of themes, including (but not limited to): the impact of climate variability and change on food systems; historical and modern coping strategies; institutional resilience and failure; environmental stress and social inequality; and the broader economic, cultural, and political consequences of climate change in Southeast Asia. We aim to bring together scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including history, archaeology, anthropology, historical geography, environmental science, paleoclimatology, and related fields. ... https://www.academia.edu/145585680/Call_for_Papers_conference_Past_and_Present_Impact_of_Climate_Change_in_Southeast_Asia_Bangkok_July_2_3_2026?email_work_card=title