International Conference on Climate Change Litigation by Nirma University, Ahmedabad [June 1 – 2; Hybrid]: Submit Abstracts by May 15.

About the University

Founded on the vision of Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), established in 2007, focuses on bringing a paradigm shift in the delivery of legal education in the country.

ILNU aims at adding newer dimensions to legal education that incorporate international standards and provide an environment for innovation and dynamic scholarship, embodying the principles of justice education, excellence, and professionalism, ILNU is a globally recognized institute of academic excellence and has been ranked among the top law schools in India.

Further, it was awarded the highest grade i.e., A+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

About the Conference

The Conference on Climate Change, scheduled for 1st & 2nd June, 2024, at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, aims to address the pressing issue of climate change.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has highlighted the significant increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the earth’s atmosphere over the past century, primarily due to human activity.

Developed nations, having contributed substantially to this problem, bear a greater responsibility for taking swift action to mitigate further damage.Recognizing the urgent need for action, the conference advocates for an integrated approach involving multiple stakeholders to educate present and future generations about climate change.

Conference Themes

Climate Change & its Impact on Society
Climate Litigation & Emerging Issues
Green Finance & Environmental Clearance
Issues related to the Climate Change – Role of Lawyers, Judiciary, NGOs, Society, Academia & Other Stakeholders
Environmental Jurisprudence: Shaping Sustainable Future

Eligibility Criteria

Academicians, legal practitioners, research scholars, professionals, policymakers, and students are invited to submit papers relevant to the conference theme and sub-themes.

Location

The conference shall take place in hybrid mode. The offline sessions shall take place at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.

Submission Guidelines

Only original, unpublished work on the conference is requested. Submissions that include essentially the same work that has previously been published or is under review for publication at another conference or journal will not be accepted.
An Abstract of not more than 300 words accompanied by 5-6 keywords
Submission of abstract and research paper should include a separate title page.
The Final paper should be between 4,000 to 6,000 words inclusive of Footnotes.
All Submissions should strictly follow the given Formatting Style: Heading – Times New Roman 14 point, Text Font – Times New Roman 12 point, Margin – 1 inch all sides Line spacing – 1.5 lines, single column
Co-authorship is restricted to two members only.
All submitted work should mandatorily have a similarity index below 10%.
The Citation style shall be OSCOLA 4th edition
The decision of the screening committee regarding the selection of the paper for the Conference shall be final.
Upon selection of the abstract, the participants shall register by paying the prescribed registration fee. The mode and procedure of payment of the registration fees shall be notified in due course to the selected participants.
Registration fee includes access to all sessions, conference materials, etc.
Submit the abstract and paper to the following e-mail id: iccl@nirmauni.ac.in
Any query related to the conference can be addressed through iccl@nirmauni.ac.in