HNLU Raipur: First Global Online Conference On "Climate Action, SDGs, And Trade: A Path Towards A Greener Future"

HNLU Raipur is Oganising First Global Online Conference On "Climate Action, SDGs, And Trade: A Path Towards A Greener Future"

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

On a global scale, the climate change we are experiencing is a serious and pressing issue of our time. As António Guterres, Secretary-General of the UN, noted at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27, “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.”

A collaborative effort is required to achieve the SDGs, including trade policies that support sustainable practices and climate action. To mitigate climate change, adopting sustainable development practices and transforming the way we do business, trade, and commerce is necessary. Trade policies can support these efforts by enabling the transition to a greener economy and promoting sustainable trade practices. Therefore, this conference aims to bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss how to align trade policies with sustainable development and climate action.

In this context, this proposed conference will explore the intersection of climate action, SDGs, and trade and how they can work together to create a path towards a greener future.

OBJECTIVES:

● To explore the linkages between trade policies, SDGs, and climate action.

● To discuss innovative approaches and best practices in trade policy that could promote sustainable development.

● To identify the challenges and opportunities in aligning trade policies with SDGs and climate action.

● To ensure deliberations among different stakeholders towards a greener future.

STRUCTURE OF THE CONFERENCE

The inaugural and valedictory sessions will be followed by two modules as follows:

Module 1: Theme-based Panel Discussions

Module 2: Paper Presentations in Technical Sessions

Sub-themes of the conference:

● Climate Change and Sustainable Development

● Climate Justice and Climate Resilient Development

● Climate Action and Trade Policies

● Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

● Climate Action and Private Sector Engagement

● Sustainable Trade Policies and Climate Action

● Paris Climate Goals and Future Discourse

● SDGs and International Trade Practices

● Climate Action: Impact on People and Planet

● Trade Environment and Gender Equality

● Green Finance and Environmental Governance

● Circular Economy and Sustainable Development

● Climate Action and Economic Development

● Trade and Investment for Sustainable Development

● Technology, Innovation, and Climate Governance

● Trade’s Impact on local communities and the Environment

● Role of indigenous people and NGOs in climate action

These sub-themes are only suggestive and not exhaustive. Papers not covered under the sub-themes mentioned above but relevant in the thrust area may also be considered.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Research papers/articles in English are invited from academicians, researchers, professionals, practitioners, and students in the fields of law, economics, international trade, environmental studies, social sciences and sustainability, and other stakeholders involved in climate action, Sustainable Development Goals, and trade or on any other emerging issues and related areas on the broader sub-themes given above.

The selected papers, based on quality, is proposed to be published in the form of an edited book with ISBN.

REGISTRATION FEES FOR ONLINE PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Indian Participants:

For Academicians/Professionals and Research Scholars: INR 1200

For Students: INR 1000

Foreign Participants:

For Academicians/Professionals: 15 USD

For Research Scholars and Students: 10 USD

Note - Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted with the submission of registration fees by both authors separately.

BANK DETAILS

Account Holder’s Name: Registrar, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

Bank Name: IDBI Bank

Account No.: 1188102000000806

IFSC Code: IBKL0001188

MICR Code: 492259503

Branch Name: HNLU Campus Branch, Uparwara, Nava

Raipur Account Type: Current A/C

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. The abstract is up to 300 words accompanied by a brief profile of the author/s indicating his/her email ID, contact number, designation, and official address.

2. The word limit for full paper along with an abstract is 3000 - 5000 words (excluding footnotes) which is required to be submitted in MS Word format. The same may be considered for publication in the form of an edited book with ISBN.

3. Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, Line spacing: 1.5, A4 size paper with 1” the margin on all sides.

4. The papers not to exceed 10% similarity under any antiplagiarism detection software.

5. For references and bibliography, the author(s) are required to follow the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 20th edition.

For Registration

Click the link given below:

https://forms.gle/4iNAknEqwYyzJArh9

Important Dates

Deadline for the submission of Abstracts - 9 November, 2023

Intimation of acceptance of Abstracts - 10 November, 2023

Deadline for the Submission of full paper, Registration fee payment - 20 November, 2023

Dates of the Conference - 25-26 November, 2023

Contact Details

For more details, refer to the brochure here

Dr. Ankit Awasthi, Secretary & Head, Centre for WTO/WIPO Studies, SLT

Email id: conference@hnlu.ac.in, Contact No.: 7355235075