Call for Papers: Journal of the Centre for Environmental Law, Institute of Law, Nirma University - Volume III, Issue 1

The Centre for Environmental Law, Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), has invited submissions for Volume III, Issue 1 of its journal on the theme “Law, Technology and Environment.”

SUB-THEMES

• Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Governance – Regulatory use of AI, algorithmic decision-making, environmental risk assessment and accountability.

• Digital Technologies and Environmental Monitoring – Satellite imaging, remote sensing, drones, big data and technology-driven environmental compliance.

• Technology, Climate Change and Energy Transition – Legal regulation of clean technologies, renewable energy, carbon markets and technology-led climate action.

• Emerging Technologies and Environmental Liability – Legal responsibility for technology-induced environmental harm, corporate accountability and regulatory challenges.

• Data, Privacy and Environmental Regulation – Collection and use of environmental data, digital surveillance, transparency, access to information and privacy concerns.

• Technology, Sustainable Development and Environmental Justice – The role of technology in sustainable development, resource governance, equitable access and the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. The aforementioned sub-themes are suggestive in nature and not exhaustive. Contributors may submit research on any other relevant topic falling within the broader theme of Law, Technology and Environment.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Submissions must be original, unpublished and not simultaneously under consideration for publication elsewhere.

• The Journal invites Full-Length Articles, Research Notes and Book Reviews.

• Full-Length Articles: 5,000–10,000 words.

• Research Notes: 3,000–5,000 words.

• Book Reviews: 1,000–1,500 words. Word limits are exclusive of the abstract and footnotes.

• Each submission should be accompanied by an abstract of 250–300 words outlining the research question, methodology and principal arguments.

• Authors are encouraged to provide 3–5 keywords reflecting the central themes of the manuscript.

• All citations and footnotes must conform to the OSCOLA (4th Edition) referencing style.

• Manuscripts must be submitted in an anonymised form and must not contain the name, institutional affiliation or other identifying information of the author(s).

• Author details and other identifying information should be provided separately in accordance with the submission requirements.

FORMATTING GUIDELINES

• Font: Times New Roman

• Body Text: 12 pt

• Headings & Sub-headings: 14 pt

• Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt

• Line Spacing: 1.5

• Margins: 1 inch on all sides

• Page Size: A4

• Alignment: Justified

• Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th Edition)

• Abstract: 250–300 words

• Keywords: 3–5 keywords placed below the abstract Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) and PDF formats

SUBMISSION DETAILS

• Final Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026

• Expected Publication: January 2027

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Main manuscript with title and without author identification

• Separate document containing author details and institutional affiliation

• Abstract and 3–5 keywords

• Any other declaration or undertaking prescribed by the Centre

SUBMISSION METHOD

The anonymised manuscript shall be submitted in DOCX and PDF formats through the designated submission form. Submission Link

Copy Right Form

All authors are required to duly fill and sign the Copyright Form at the time of submission. Click here to access the Copyright Form.

CONTACT US

Centre for Environmental Law Institute of Law, Nirma University Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Email: centenvlaw.il@nirmauni.ac.in

For queries regarding submissions, themes, formatting requirements or the review process, contributors may contact the Centre for Environmental Law.

For more details please find the attached brochures.

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