Call for Papers | Environmental Law and Practice Review by NALSAR [Volume XI]: Submit by Mar 31

About NALSAR

NALSAR University of Law (National Academy of Legal Studies and Research), established in 1998 in Hyderabad, is a premier, NAAC ‘A++’ accredited law school in India. It offers 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. programs with a focus on social justice, interdisciplinary studies, and a mandatory clinical legal training.

About the Environmental Law and Practice Review

ELPR provides a platform for innovative and critical analysis on topics including, but not limited  to, natural resources law, climate change policy, environmental governance, technology, and  human rights. The aim is to foster meaningful dialogue and propose solutions to pressing  environmental issues.

About Call for Papers

The Editorial Board of the Environmental Law and Practice Review (ELPR) invites original  submissions for Volume XI (2026-27). ELPR is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal dedicated  to advancing scholarship in Environmental Law and Policy. We welcome contributions from  academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students that critically engage with contemporary  environmental challenges and legal developments.

Types of Contributions

• Articles: Comprehensive studies with a central theme or argument, offering original  research, comparative analysis, or theoretical insights. Maximum length: 10,000 words  (including footnotes).
• Essays: Concise, focused discussions on specific contemporary problems in  environmental law or science, prioritising original arguments and practical solutions. Maximum length: 6,000 words (including footnotes).
• Case Comments / Legislative Critiques & Notes: Analytical pieces critiquing  legislation, policies, or judicial decisions, with recommendations for reform. Maximum  length: 3,500 words (including footnotes).
• Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of books published within the last three years, relevant  to environmental law or science. Maximum length: 3,000 words (including footnotes).

Kindly Note: All submissions must include an abstract of 250-300 words.

Suggested Themes

• Comparative Approaches in International Environmental Law
• International & Regional Environmental Governance
• Climate Justice, Equity, and Global Divide in Environmental Negotiations ∙ Green Financing, Taxation, and Disclosure Standards
• Environmental Law and Technology
• Environmental Judicial Review and “Environmental Constitutionalism” ∙ Climate Change Litigation
• Intellectual Property Rights in the Era of Climate Change
• Human Rights and Indigenous Community Rights
• Other contemporary issues related to the above themes

Submission Guidelines

• Formatting: Times New Roman, font size 12 (main text), 10 (footnotes), 1.5 line spacing.  Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format.
• Citation: OSCOLA citation style. Speaking footnotes are discouraged. ∙ Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration  elsewhere. Plagiarism will result in immediate rejection.
• Authorship: Joint authorship is permitted with no cap on the number of authors. ∙ Ethics: Authors are responsible for securing permissions for any unpublished works cited  and ensuring the manuscript contains no libellous or scandalous material.

Submission Process

Deadline: 31 March 2026

How to Submit

Email your manuscript (without author details) and a separate document  containing your biographical information (Name, Email, Postal Address, Institutional  Affiliation, Course and Academic Year, if applicable) to: [email protected] Subject  line: “Submission for ELPR Volume XI”

Review

The main manuscript must not contain any author information to ensure an  anonymous review process.

Contact

For queries, please contact: [email protected]