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Call for Papers: 2nd International Environmental Conference (Online), December 12
Vignan Institute of Law (VIL), VFSTR, India, in association with Aequitas Victoria Research Centre (AVRC), Jehanabad, Bihar, is organising 2nd International Environmental Conference on “International Environmental Law in relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” on 12 December, 2026.
ABOUT AVRC
The Aequitas Victoria Research Centre (AVRC) is a research platform of the Aequitas Victoria Foundation (Registered under Societies Registration Act 21 of 1860, India), a non-profit making and non-governmental organization that aims for making justice accessible to everyone. As rightly said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”, therefore it is one of the prime objectives of the organization to serve the best interest of justice to the fullest extent possible through various initiatives. The AVRC aims to fulfill the requirement of establishing a comprehensive, structured, and organized mechanism to carry out research works in different fields to make the Aequitas Victoria Foundation capable of achieving its goals. The Centre is expected to work as a think tank for the Foundation and to conduct research activities on proposals accepted by the Foundation considering the demand of the society and the need of the time.
ABOUT VFSTR
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and research (VFSTR) (Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh provides education in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment. It imparts value addition training to students to make them competent and inspired budding legal practitioners, Engineers and Managers. The university celebrates the power of knowledge, cultivates vision and encourages new ideas, as well as aims to inculcate human values and build awareness about the self and society around. The institute is well known for its dedicated faculty, state of art infrastructure. As a Deemed to be university, it is in the process of improving its standards to the level of a global technical institution. The latest curriculum has been prepared after consulting the veterans from industry, legal practitioners and distinguished academicians possessing a rich teaching and research background.
ABOUT VIL
Established in 2020, Vignan Institute of Law (VIL) is a premier constituent institution of Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (VFSTR), approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). VIL's mission is to advance legal knowledge and nurture professionals equipped for advocacy, legislation, and judicial reform. Vignan Institute of Law offers 5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and BBA., LL.B.(Hons.) Degree Programmes since its inception with an intake capacity of 60 students each for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and BBA., LL.B. (Hons.) and VIL also offers Ph.D. (Law) Program and LLM (2 Years) Course with Constitutional Law, Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Rights Specializations with an intake capacity of 40 students.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Environmental protection and sustainable development have emerged as critical priorities in contemporary international law and global governance. The growing challenges of 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 relating to 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 regarding 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.
IMPORTANT DATES
Date of Release of Call for Papers: Oct 28, 2026
Last Date for Early Bird Registration: Nov 12, 2026
Last Date for Abstract Submission: Dec 03, 2026
Last Date of Submission of Full Paper: Dec 06, 2026
Last Date of Registration: Dec 06, 2026
Conference Date: Dec 12, 2026
PERKS
All submitted Abstracts shall be published in a Book of Abstracts;
All the Paper Presenters shall be provided with a Certificate of Presentation
Selected papers shall be published in an International ISSN Journal named Annual International Journal on Analysis of Contemporary Legal Affairs (AIJACLA) e-ISSN: 2583-1437 and other papers will be published in ISBN Book and a Soft Copy of the Book shall be made available for free;
All participants will be provided with a participation certificate.
REGISTRATION FEES
Students (Discounted Early Registration)- Rs. 600
Students/Research Scholar – Rs. 750
Research Scholar (Discounted Early Registration)-Rs. 700
Research Scholar - Rs. 850
Academicians/Practitioners (Discounted Early Registration)- Rs. 800
Academicians/Practitioners – Rs. 950
VIL Students/Research Scholar - Free
VIL Academicians/Staff - Free
P.S.: In case of co-author, both the authors will have to register separately.
Participants:
Students/Research Scholar/Academicians (Online)- Rs. 200
VIL Students/Research Scholar - Free
Account Details:
ACCOUNT NAME: AEQUITAS VICTORIA FOUNDATION
ACCOUNT NO: 41138808381
IFSC CODE: SBIN0000100
BANK & BRANCH: State Bank of India, Jehanabad
UPI ID: 41138808381@SBI
REGISTRATION DETAILS
After submission of the abstract in the Abstract Submission Form only which is provided below then you will receive an acceptance mail. Then, all the Paper Presenters are required to register through the Registration Form and Paper Presenters shall separately submit their papers through the full paper submission button.
The Registration shall be through Google Form.
Abstract Submission Link Here:
Registration Here
Full Paper Submission Link Here:
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?
The Conference is multidisciplinary.
The Judges, Advocates, Academicians irrespective of any disciplines, Research Scholars, Students, or any other professionals who have done any research or any activities in the field of Jurisprudence can participate in this Conference.
SUB-THEMES :
International Environmental Law and Global Environmental Governance
International Environmental Treaties: Implementation, Compliance and Enforcement
Sustainable Development Goals and Environmental Sustainability
Climate Change Law, Climate Justice and the Paris Agreement
State Responsibility and Liability for Transboundary Environmental Harm
Biodiversity Conservation, Forest Protection and Wildlife Law
Environmental Human Rights and the Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment
Environmental Justice, Intergenerational Equity and the Rights of Future Generations
Environmental Protection and International Human Rights Law
Environmental Impact Assessment and the Precautionary Principle
Corporate Environmental Responsibility, ESG and Sustainable Business Practices
Renewable Energy, Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Environmental Pollution, Waste Management and the Circular Economy
Environmental Governance, Public Participation and Access to Environmental Justice
Indigenous Peoples, Traditional Knowledge and Environmental Conservation
Environmental Litigation and the Role of International and Domestic Courts
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Environmental Protection
Environmental Law and Policy in India: Implementation of International Obligations
Comparative Environmental Law and International Best Practices
Environmental Governance and the Role of International Organisations
Emerging Challenges and Future Directions in International Environmental Law
Any other topic that is relevant to sustainable development.
The above themes and sub-themes are not exhaustive. Participants are free to choose any other topic that falls within the domain of the main theme of the Conference.
Contact Person:
Mr. Sarthak Aryan (WhatsApp Only)
Mob: +918210159245
Email: avrc.conference@gmail.com
