Early Career Scholars are engaging with the study of commons in a variety of new ways both theoretically and methodologically. This field has gained significant importance in addressing the challenges of sustainable development and effective resource management. In light of these developments, this workshop aims to bring together early career researchers of the IASC-ECN, practitioners, IASC academicians and senior scholars from the field to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging trends, mentor and foster collaborations in this domain. The online workshop aims to provide a platform for early career scholars and professionals to present and discuss their research, ideas, experiences related to commons, and to seed working groups within the ECN network. The workshop will be conducted with a strong emphasis on pastoral and mentoring support provided through the involvement of senior scholars who directly engage with each submission and its broad theme. Through our workshop, we aim to pioneer the development of new thematics within the study of the commons, facilitate knowledge exchange, and seed new working groups within the ECN. Further, depending upon the nature of the submissions we receive, their quality, and the nature of dialogues generated at the workshop, we are exploring a special issue together with The International Journal of the Commons (IJC).
