Call for Papers | 2nd International Environmental Conference by Vignan Institute of Law [Online]: Submit by Dec 3

About VFSTR

Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (VFSTR), a deemed-to-be university located in Vadlamudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, provides education in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment.

The University imparts value-added training to students to develop competent and motivated budding legal practitioners, engineers and managers. It promotes knowledge, encourages new ideas, cultivates vision and aims to inculcate human values while building awareness about individuals and the society around them.

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The institution is recognised for its dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. As a deemed-to-be university, VFSTR continues to work towards improving its standards to the level of a global technical institution. Its curriculum has been developed in consultation with industry experts, legal practitioners and distinguished academicians with extensive teaching and research experience.

About Vignan Institute of Law

Established in 2020, Vignan Institute of Law (VIL) is a constituent institution of Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (VFSTR), approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

The Institute aims to advance legal knowledge and nurture professionals equipped for advocacy, legislation and judicial reform.

Since its inception, VIL has offered five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree programmes, with an intake capacity of 60 students each. It also offers a Ph.D. in Law programme and a two-year LL.M. course with specialisations in Constitutional Law, Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Rights, with an intake capacity of 40 students.

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About the Conference

Environmental protection and sustainable development have emerged as critical priorities in contemporary international law and global governance. Growing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental pollution, resource depletion and ecological degradation necessitate effective legal frameworks and international cooperation.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015, provide a comprehensive global framework for addressing these interconnected challenges and promoting a balance between environmental protection, economic development and social justice.

International environmental law plays a vital role in advancing these objectives through international treaties, customary principles, institutional mechanisms and judicial interventions. However, persistent challenges concerning treaty implementation, State responsibility, environmental accountability, climate finance and equitable resource distribution continue to hinder the achievement of global sustainability targets.

These concerns also raise important questions relating to environmental justice, human rights, intergenerational equity and the responsibilities of State and non-State actors.

The conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for academicians, researchers, legal professionals, policymakers, research scholars and students to critically examine contemporary developments in international environmental law and their implications for sustainable development.

Conference Theme: International Environmental Law in Relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Date: 12 December 2026

Mode: Online

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Eligibility

The conference is multidisciplinary and open to:

• Judges and Advocates
• Academicians from any discipline
• Research Scholars
• Students
• Other professionals who have undertaken research or activities in the field of jurisprudence

Sub-Themes

Participants may submit papers on the following sub-themes:

1. International Environmental Law and Global Environmental Governance
2. International Environmental Treaties: Implementation, Compliance and Enforcement
3. Sustainable Development Goals and Environmental Sustainability
4. Climate Change Law, Climate Justice and the Paris Agreement
5. State Responsibility and Liability for Transboundary Environmental Harm
6. Biodiversity Conservation, Forest Protection and Wildlife Law
7. Environmental Human Rights and the Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment
8. Environmental Justice, Intergenerational Equity and the Rights of Future Generations
9. Environmental Protection and International Human Rights Law
10. Environmental Impact Assessment and the Precautionary Principle
11. Corporate Environmental Responsibility, ESG and Sustainable Business Practices
12. Renewable Energy, Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
13. Environmental Pollution, Waste Management and the Circular Economy
14. Environmental Governance, Public Participation and Access to Environmental Justice
15. Indigenous Peoples, Traditional Knowledge and Environmental Conservation
16. Environmental Litigation and the Role of International and Domestic Courts
17. Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Environmental Protection
18. Environmental Law and Policy in India: Implementation of International Obligations
19. Comparative Environmental Law and International Best Practices
20. Environmental Governance and the Role of International Organisations
21. Emerging Challenges and Future Directions in International Environmental Law
22. Any other topic relevant to sustainable development.

Note: The above themes and sub-themes are not exhaustive. Participants are free to select any other topic falling within the scope of the conference’s main theme.

Important Dates

Publication and Other Benefits

The conference offers the following benefits to participants and paper presenters:

• All submitted abstracts will be published in a Book of Abstracts.
• All paper presenters will receive a Certificate of Presentation.
• Selected papers will be published in the international ISSN journal Annual International Journal on Analysis of Contemporary Legal Affairs (AIJACLA) (e-ISSN: 2583-1437).
• Other papers will be published in an ISBN book, and a soft copy of the book will be made available free of cost.
• All participants will receive a participation certificate.

Registration Fees

The registration fees for paper presenters are as follows:

Additional Information:

• In the case of co-authorship, both authors must register separately.
• No separate publication charges will be applicable. Publication charges are included in the registration fee.
• Registration fees must be paid only after the abstract has been selected.

Registration Fee for Participants (Non-Paper Presenters):

Submission and Registration Procedure

The submission and registration process involves the following steps:

1. Abstract Submission: Interested participants must first submit their abstracts through the designated Abstract Submission Form.
2. Acceptance: Following abstract submission, participants will receive an acceptance email.
3. Registration: All paper presenters whose abstracts are accepted must complete the registration process through the Registration Form.
4. Full Paper Submission: Paper presenters must separately submit their full papers through the Full Paper Submission Form.

All registrations will be conducted through Google Forms.

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Official Notification

Contact Details

For queries regarding the conference, interested participants may contact:

Mr. Sarthak Aryan (WhatsApp only)

Mobile: +91 8210159245

Email: [email protected]

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