Call for Papers | 2-Day International Collegium on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance by Christ Academy Institute of Law: Submit by Oct 15

The Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru in collaboration with Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is organizing Two-Day International Collegium on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) on 23rd and 24th of November 2026 in Hybrid Mode.

About Christ Academy Institute of Law (CAIL)

Entering in its decennial year, Christ Academy Institute of Law (CAIL), located in Bengaluru is a premier institution affiliated with Karnataka State Law University (KSLU). Established and managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) congregation, CAIL is committed to nurturing intellectually vibrant, ethically grounded, and socially responsible legal professionals dedicated to the pursuit of justice, truth and peace.

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About CEERA-NLSIU

The Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru is a premier research center. It is a benefactor of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of Karnataka, the Bar, and the Bench in India and abroad. Building an environmental law database, effectively networking among all stakeholders, building up an environmental law community, and policy research in the area of the environment are CEERA’s main objectives.

About International Collegium

The International Collegium on ESG is conceived as an international academic forum bringing together scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, corporate professionals from law and non-law domains to critically examine the evolving architecture of ESG and encourage meaningful debate on its future direction. It seeks to contribute towards a rigorous, transparent and context-sensitive understanding of ESG, while exploring how law, institutions and corporate practice can collectively respond to the environmental and social challenges accompanying contemporary economic development.

The Collegium also seeks to foster a sustained interdisciplinary engagement on the legal, institutional, economic, environmental and social dimensions of ESG, recognizing that contemporary ESG frameworks operate at the intersection of corporate governance, sustainable development, finance, human rights, environmental regulation and public policy. It provides a platform for examining the transformation of ESG from a predominantly voluntary and market driven concept into an increasingly regulated and institutionalized framework of corporate accountability.

Moving beyond descriptive examination of ESG standards and reporting practices, the Collegium will encourage and facilitate critical inquiry into their underlying assumptions, methodologies and consequences. It seeks to examine questions concerning the design and legitimacy of ESG frameworks, the role of regulators and markets, the reliability and comparability of ESG disclosures, the emergence of assurance and accountability mechanisms, and the relationship between ESG commitments and substantive outcomes. Particular attention may also be directed towards emerging concerns such as greenwashing, ESG ratings and data integrity, supply-chain responsibility, climate-related risks, social justice, human rights, technological disruption and the differential application of ESG standards across jurisdictions and sectors.

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About Call for Papers

The International Collegium on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) invites original and unpublished research papers by submission of abstracts from academicians, practitioners, policymakers, legal professionals, corporate professionals, researchers, research scholars from law, non-law or interdisciplinary backgrounds for presentation on issues to the specified sub-themes. The Call for Papers seeks to encourage academic scholarship that critically examines the evolving conceptual, legal, regulatory, institutional and practical dimensions of ESG in India and across jurisdictions. Once abstracts are selected, participants shall register for the collegium by making the payment and secure the opportunity to present their papers at the collegium. Selected papers from among those submitted for consideration of publication will be published in an edited volume with an ISBN number, provided that sufficient number of good academic quality papers have been received, as per the submission guidelines. Hard copies of the edited volume will be available to participants at an additional cost, to be communicated after publication.

Sub-Themes

Abstracts of research papers may be submitted on the following sub-themes. The following sub-themes are only illustrative and not exhaustive.

1) ESG and Corporate Governance

• Board responsibility and directors’ duties
• ESG and stakeholder governance
• Corporate accountability and transparency
• Shareholder activism and institutional investors
• ESG and corporate decision-making
• Ethics, integrity and responsible business conduct
• Greenwashing and ESG credibility

2) ESG Regulation and Legal Frameworks

• ESG regulation in India and comparative jurisdictions
• ESG vis-à-vis Corporate Social Responsibility
• SEBI, BRSR and BRSR Core
• ESG and company and securities law
• Mandatory versus voluntary ESG standards
• ESG disclosure, assurance and accountability
• Cross-border and transnational ESG regulation

Environmental and Social Dimensions of ESG

• Climate change and corporate responsibility
• Biodiversity, natural resources and environmental protection
• Climate justice and just transition
• Human rights and business responsibility
• Labour, diversity and inclusion
• Community rights and social impact

4) ESG, Finance, Markets and Supply Chains

• ESG investing and sustainable finance
• Green bonds and sustainability-linked finance
• ESG ratings and assessment methodologies
• Responsible supply-chain management
• Human rights and environmental due diligence
• ESG and multinational enterprises

5) Emerging Issues and the Future of ESG

• Artificial intelligence, technology and ESG
• ESG data and algorithmic assessment
• Data quality, standardisation and comparability
• ESG litigation and corporate accountability
• ESG and public policy
• Comparative and transnational perspectives
• Beyond ESG: rethinking corporate responsibility and sustainability

Who can Participate?

Submission of Abstract and Participation in the International Collegium is OPEN TO ALL interested participants, including academicians, researchers, research scholars, professionals, practitioners, policymakers, corporate professionals, industry representatives, and members of civil society from law as well as non-law backgrounds having an interest in ESG and its evolving dimensions.

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Abstract Submission Guidelines

An abstract of 200-250 words in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format only should be uploaded on or before 15TH OCTOBER via the following link:

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Each Abstract submission should be accompanied by the following details:

• Title of the Paper
• Name, Designation, Institutional Details and Contact Details of the Participant(s). A maximum of one co-participant is permitted.
• Sub-Theme (if no sub-theme, please mention Other) § Abstract (200-250 words)
• Keywords (5-6)

The abstract must be submitted through the designated Abstract Submission Form Only on or before the prescribed deadline.

Submission of an abstract shall be treated as an undertaking by the participant(s) that the proposed paper is original and that the information provided in the submission form is accurate.

Registration for paper presentation for the International Collegium on ESG shall be open only after the acceptance of the abstract.

Fee Structure

Registration fee for all Participants: ₹1,500/-

Publication

Selected papers from among those submitted for consideration for publication will be published in an edited volume with an ISBN number.

Important Dates

• Last Date of Submission of Abstract: 15/10/2026
• Intimation of Confirmation of Abstract: 20/10/2026
• Last Date for Registration: 25/10/2026
• Date of International Collegium: 23/11/2026- 24/11/2026
• Last Date for Submission of Full Paper for Consideration of Publication: 30/01/2027

Important Links

• Abstract Submission link is here.
• Registration Form is here.
• Registration Fee Payment Link is here.

Contact Info

• Dr. Mohamed Saalim- +91 8907180535
• Mr. VikasGahlot- +91 7290807345
• Mr. Sreehari V.S.- +91 9961344040
• Email: [email protected]

The brochure is here.