The Green Shift in the Global Economy: Global Value Chains, Innovation and Policies

Sapienza University of Rome will host the International Workshop on "The Green Shift in the Global Economy: Global Value Chains, Innovation and Policies" on September 8-9, 2025. The event is organized in collaboration with Bocconi University, Catholic University of Milan, University of Pavia, and University of Pisa with support from the Italian Ministry of University and Research and the European Union – Next Generation EU within the PRIN 2022 program.

The workshop aims at fostering discussion on the challenges, risks and opportunities of the green and digital transitions in an increasingly uncertain global landscape. Recent geopolitical tensions, climate change, and shifts in trade policies are reshaping international production networks, the role of multinational firms, and the diffusion of green technologies. Understanding how these dynamics influence firms, regions, and policy responses is crucial to navigate the twin transitions effectively.

Both empirical and theoretical contributions on the interplay between Globalization, Innovation and Environment are welcome. Topics of special interest include:

• The role of International Trade and Multinationals for the Green Transition 
• International Knowledge Flows and Green Innovation in Global Supply Chains
• The Twin Transitions in a Global Context: Determinants and Effects
• The Role of Policies and Regulations in driving Green and Digital Transitions 

Keynote Speaker:  

Prof. Isabelle Mejean, Sciences Po, Department of Economics

Submission Details

Both full papers and extended abstracts are considered. However, preference will be given to complete drafts. Submissions should be addressed to greenshiftroma@gmail.com by May 25, 2025. Paper acceptance will be notified no later than June 15, 2025. Full paper of accepted contributions must be sent by July 15, 2025. No fee is required.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: May 25, 2025
Notification of acceptance:  June 15, 2025
Full paper submission: July 15, 2025

Workshop Venue

Department of Economics and Law, Sapienza University of Rome.

Logistic information about the event will be provided to the participants in due course

Scientific Committee 

Davide Castellani (University of Reading), Nicoletta Corrocher (Bocconi University), Claudio Fassio (University of Pisa), Emanuele Forlani (University of Pavia), Michele Imbruno (Sapienza University of Rome), Daniela Maggioni (Catholic University of Milan), Maria Luisa Mancusi (Catholic University of Milan), Andrea Morrison (University of Pavia), Roberta Rabellotti (University of Pavia), Filippo Reganati (Sapienza University of Rome).

Local Organizers

Michele Imbruno (Sapienza University of Rome) and Matteo Sabatini (Sapienza University of Rome).

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