Call For Papers: 2nd GNLU GCESCJ International Conference On Climate Justice And Sustainable Environment (ICCJSE) [Submit By May 30th]

The Centre for Environment, Sustainability and Climate Justice established by GNLU (GCESCJ), offers to study, research, and provide expert consultation in environmental matters. The Centre aims to provide a platform and voice to all stakeholders, including people at the grassroots, the government, industries, experts and administrative authorities. Recently, it hosted the 21st IUCN AEL Annual Colloquium at GNLU for the first time ever in the Indian Subcontinent, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme.

ICCJSE is a flagship event of GCESCJ which aims to serve as a platform for addressing the pressing environmental challenges of our time. This gathering brings together leading researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and international judges to share cutting-edge insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to combating climate change and promoting sustainability and climate justice.

The Conference will involve not just paper presentations, but it will also give a chance to learn from the professionals. There will be round table discussions and breakout rooms spread across the three days with an aim to facilitate discourses on academic as well as on-field experiences. The goal is to create a space where real conversations happen.

Conference Theme - “Rethinking Environmental Law and Policy: A Call for Action and Accountability in Challenging Times”

Sub themes - (indicative, not exhaustive)

● Achieving Sustainability through Technology

● Balancing Human Rights with Environment

● Climate Change and Its Effect on Health

● Climate Finance, Greening Trade and Emergence of Carbon Markets

● Corporate Responsibility in Mitigating Climate Change

● Effect on Marginalized Communities and Climate Change Refugees

● Environmental Crimes and their Regulation

● Emerging Trends in Environmental Governance

● Rights of Indigenous and Local Communities and integration of their Knowledge in Climate Change Action

● International Environmental Law and Enforcement

Best Paper Awards

● Winner: INR 25,000

● 1st Runner-up: INR 15,000

● 2nd Runner-up: INR 10,000

Selected papers will be published in the inaugural issue of GCESCJ's Journal.

Submission of Abstract

Authors are invited to submit an abstract not exceeding 500 words. The abstract should be clear and concise, providing a brief introduction to the topic, the intended research focus, and the expected conclusion. Kindly refer to the brochure for submission guidelines.

*Please note, the participants whose abstracts have already been selected and are participating on the revised dates, they need not resubmit their abstracts. This call only concerns new participants who wish to participate.

Abstracts can be submitted via this link.

Important Dates

● Last date for submission of Abstracts - May 30, 2025

● Communication of Acceptance - June 5, 2025

● Last Date of Registration - June 20, 2025

● Submission of full paper - July 5, 2025

Registration Fees (exclusive of accommodation)

● For Foreign Academicians, Professionals and Others: USD 100

● For Indian Academicians, Professionals and Others: INR 1000

● For Foreign Students : 50 USD

● For Indian Students : 500 INR

Fees to be paid only on communication of acceptance. Please note that accommodation arranged by the organizers will be available at a subsidized rate, with transportation also provided. The form for accommodation preferences will also be shared along with the communication of acceptance.

Please note that international participants may opt for virtual presentations.

For more details, please refer to the brochure here.

Contact:

• Dirshi Shah (+91 6352106582),
• Mohak Chaudhary (+91 8824013522)
• Gargi Sharma (+91 9205382849)
• Email: gcescj@gnlu.ac.in.