Call for Chapters | Environment Law Book by New Law College, Pune: Submit by Feb 25

About NLC

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Pune, is a premier institute imparting quality legal education in India. The college is Re-Accreditated with “A++” Grade by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2024. The college has ranked amongst the top law schools in the country. NLC is the recipient of ‘Gold Star Award’ by BCI at its Golden Jubilee Celebrations and awardee of the prestigious ‘Best Legal Aid Centre Award-2019’ by the Knowledge Steez, New Delhi.

About Environment Cell

Taking forward the vision of the beloved Founder Chancellor Dr. Patangrao Kadam Sir of a better, cleaner and more Sustainable world, the Environment Cell of the New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to Be University), Pune was constituted in the year 2019.

About book

To provide comprehensive and in-depth knowledge on the subject of environmental law, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) New Law College Pune’s Environment Cell, invites chapters for publication in the book. The title for the book is “Managing Green – II”

Theme

Panorama view of environmental law in India and its effectiveness.

Sub theme:

1. Evolution and development of environmental law in India.
2. Conservation of forest and the law.
3. Constitutional imperatives of environmental law.
4. Climate change adaptation and its impact. 
5. Sustainable development and environment.
6. Challenges and gaps in environmental law and governance in India.
7. Assessment of pollution and the law.
8. Bio degradable waste in India and the law.
9. House hold Garbage waste and its management.
10. Wildlife Protection and the Law.
11. Conservation and management of Biodiversity in India.

Note: In addition to above-mentioned topics, authors are free to pursue any other relevant topics reflecting their interest on any topic of environmental law.

Word limit: The word limit of the chapters should be 2500-3000 words including an Abstract (in about 300-500 words)

Submission Guidelines

• The chapter should be original and unpublished.
• The plagiarism report should not exceed 12%, and free from any grammatical, spelling and other errors.
• Co-authorship is allowed subject of a maximum of two.
• Full name of the authors along with their affiliated institution and designation must be given.
• APA method of citation and References must be followed.
• Abstract and full chapter submissions must be in Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing- 1.5, margin 1 inch on all sides.
• All the footnotes must be in Times Roman font, with size 10 and line spacing l.
• Submitted entries must not have been sent for consideration elsewhere for the presentation and Publication.
• The chapter must be in Word document (doc/ docx) format only.
• All the submissions should be sent to: – [email protected]
• Selected chapters will be published in book with an ISBN number to the discretion of the University.
• Author is required to sign the copyright form and undertaking form compulsorily after the acceptance if the paper.
• The copyright of all the entries shall be exclusively vested with the BVDU-New Law College. The submission would imply that author has assigned such rights to the BVDU New Law College Pune.
• Non adherence to the guidelines for the submission may lead to the rejection of the paper.

Deadline for Submission

The last date for submission of the chapter is 25th February 2025. Submissions sent after the deadline will not be considered for publication.

Contact Info

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