International Conference on Climate Justice and Sustainable Environment 2023 by GMU & GNLU

The conference focuses on providing a single platform for experts from the scientific community, economists, social thinkers, and the legal fraternity to consider the damage from climate change.

Gujarat Maritime University and Gujarat National Law University

Gujarat Maritime University and Gujarat National Law University will be organizing the International Conference on Climate Justice and Sustainable Environment (ICCJSE) 2023 from 24 to 26 March 2023.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Climate change has become an undeniable fact. The impact of anthropological and natural activities degrading the environment has unequivocally resulted in global warming, which may have triggered a ticking clock toward the global apocalypse ending life on earth as we know it. Climate change and global warming have caused a threat not only to human lives but also to the lives of flora, fauna, and even micro-organisms.

The increasing human population and needs have caused a significant increase in industrialization, commodification, and commercialization, which has led to environmental issues such as deforestation, waste generation, increasing GHG and Non-GHG emissions, freshwater and ocean degradation, etc. These environmental issues are responsible for rising sea levels, changing temperatures, Arctic melting, food scarcity, and damage to living organisms.

Arguably anthropologic interventions may not be the only cause of climate change natural causes also play a part. Forest fires, volcanoes, and earthquakes also affect the environment. Nevertheless, it is only with human intervention that we can hope to resolve the disastrous impact of environmental degradation. The initiatives towards disaster management, carbon trading, carbon sequestration, biotechnology, and clean energy, green building, may provide mechanisms to deal with the upcoming challenges from climate change.

The International Conference on Climate Justice and Sustainable Environment (ICCJSE) 2023 provides a stage for a plethora of ideas that can revolutionize the prevailing knowledge on climate change and provide a platform for discussion and the creation of new ideas. It provides an apt forum for bringing together scientific, economic, social, and legal experts working in academia, research institutions, industry companies, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies to deliberate on the urgent environmental concerns facing the entire planet and to give them an opportunity to share the recent scientific knowledge, management approaches, and engineering solutions for the dilemmas set by climate change.

GUJARAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and holistic development of the student and staff. It aims to develop a sense of responsibility among the students and research scholars to serve society with the help of the field of law by developing skills concerning advocacy, legal service, legislation, law reforms, and the like. It aims to promote legal knowledge and to make law and the legal process efficient instruments of social development and social justice.

The Centre for Environmental Law, Sustainable Development and Climate Change established by Gujarat National Law University, is taking the initiative to offer study, research, and expert consultation in environmental matters. This Centre aims to provide a platform for study, research, capacity building, and consultation to all the stakeholders, including the grass root people, industries, and administrative authorities.

GUJARAT MARITIME UNIVERSITY

Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an endeavor of the Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat, to provide a fillip to the growth in the Maritime Sector by bridging the knowledge gap in the sector. The prime objective of the University is to be a global centre of excellence in Maritime education, research and development, and professional training. It aims to enhance and increase the human capital and capacity of the maritime industry both in India and across the globe. The University has established its Centre for Maritime Environmental Law (CMEL) to foster active research on the contemporary issues of the ever-growing legal field and to promote capacity building. The Centre provides new insights, knowledge transfer, and training by organizing International events such as Conferences, Seminars, Webinars, Capacity building, and training programmes for sector professionals and students.

FOCUS OF THE CONFERENCE

The conference focuses on providing a single platform for experts from the scientific community, economists, social thinkers, and the legal fraternity to consider the damage from climate change. This conference aims to tackle some of the threats of climate change. This conference motivates stakeholders to research by confronting the challenges through scientific innovation, carbon trading, carbon sequestration, disaster management, green building, freshwater and ocean conservation to ensure sustainable development.

THEMES

1. Climate Change and Global Warming

Anthropogenic Climate Change

Impact of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Farming on Climate Change
Industrialisation and Climate Change
Consumerism and Climate Change
Logistics and Climate Change
Impact of Waste Creation on Climate Change
Armed Conflict and Climate Change
Global Warming and Sea level rise
Astronomy and Climate Change
Waste Management
Impact of Mining

Dealing with Climate Change

Carbon Trading
Environmental Conservation in Polar Regions
Carbon Sequestration
Interpretation of COP
Disaster Management
Green Building

Natural Causes of Climate change

Emission from Forest Fires, Oceans, Wetlands, Permafrost, Mud Volcanoes, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes.
Orbital Changes
Variation in Solar Radiation
Movement of Crustal Plates
El Niño-Southern Oscillation

2. Flora and Fauna for Environmental Protection

Wildlife Conservation
Effect of Deforestation on the Environment
Migratory Birds and Animals
Nesting
Poaching of Animals and Birds
Micro-organisms and Environment

3. Biotechnology, Development vis-à-vis Environment and Agriculture

Agriculture and Biotechnology

Biotechnology and GM Crops
Biotechnology and Food Security
Labelling of GM Food

Quest for Good Governance in Open-Field Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology as a Sui Generis Object of Regulatory Control
Good Governance

4. Freshwater Conservation

Water Management for the Protection of Mountains and Rivers
Fresh Water Biodiversity
Industrial River Pollution
Tourism and River Pollution

5. Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water and Sanitation
Energy and Climate Change
Forcibility of Sustainable Development in Today’s Time
Precautionary Actions for the protection of the environment
Marine Protected Areas’ Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Prospect
Marine Spatial Planning for ensuring Sustainable Development

6. Marine Environment

Protection of Marine Biodiversity

Sustainable Fisheries
Coral Reef and Algae Conservation
Cetacean stranding Causes, Impact, and Response
Impact of Ocean Acidification
Role of International, Regional and Local Organisations

Impact of Shipping on the Environment

Anthropological Noises from Ships
Impact of Emissions from Ships
Impact of Marine Bio-fouling
Oil Sea Pollution
Environmental Impact of Ship Recycling
Marine Eco-tourism
Role of International, Regional and Local Organisations

Land-Based Marine Pollution

Impact of Industrial Wastes on Oceans
Garbage Disposal at Sea
Sewage Disposal at Sea

Ocean Conservation

Impact of Deep-Sea Mining on Ocean
Anthropological Noise and Marine environment
Exploration and Exploitation of the Sea for Research and Scientific Development
Impact of Military Actions on the Marine Environment

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Submission of Abstract

The authors are required to submit an abstract of not more than 500 words. The abstract should be direct and precise, containing the introduction of the topic, intended research, and expected conclusion. You can submit an abstract via email to gcesdcc@gnlu.ac.in

2. Complete Paper submission

The paper shall be submitted as per the below-mentioned guidelines. Strict adherence to the guidelines must be ensured.

Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: Font size – 12 for text, 14 for Headings, 12 for sub-headings, 10 for footnotes.
Margin- Top, Bottom, Rights side- 2.5 cm and Left Side- 3.5 cm
Spacing: Line Spacing – 1.5 for text and 1.0 for footnotes
Word limit –Maximum 15000 words (including footnotes)
Page numbers – bottom center
Alignment – Justified, and layout must be A4 size.
Uniform APA 7^th Edition Style must be followed with proper reference.
Submitted papers must be original and not sent for publication elsewhere.
Plagiarism above 10% will result in automatic disqualification.

REGISTRATION FEES

For Indian Experts: ₹3000

For Indian Students: ₹1500

For Foreign Experts: $100

For Foreign Students: $50

PAYMENT DETAILS:

1. Find payment link for Indian students and experts here.

2. Bank account details for foreign students and experts:

Name of Beneficiary: Gujarat National Law University

Address of Beneficiary: Attalika Avenue Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India-382426

Name of the Bank: HDFC Bank Ltd.

Bank Branch (Full Address): G - 2, Ground Floor, Super Mall - II, Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382 009

Bank Account Number: 24971450000146

Beneficiary Bank's SWIFT Code: HDFCINBB

CERTIFICATES AND PUBLICATION

All the selected participants presenting their papers would be provided with a Certificate of Presentation.
Selected papers will be considered for WoS and SCOPUS Indexed Journal. Please note that the final selection or rejection of the paper is based on the discretion of the Journal

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

The conference is open to National and International Academicians, Students, Practitioners, Scholars and Experts. There is no restriction on the number of authors for the submission of a research paper however they are required to register for the conference separately.

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date of submission of Abstracts - 10^th March 2023

Confirmation of Acceptance - 12^th March 2023

Submission of Full Paper - 5^th April 2023

Last Date of Registration- 15^th March 2023

Submission of PPT- 10th April 2023

Date of the conference- 22^nd – 23^rd April 2023

You can submit your abstract with the subject title (theme) via email to gcesdcc@gnlu.ac.in before the deadline.

PATRON

Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar

Director, Gujarat National Law University

Director, Gujarat Maritime University,

CONFERENCE CONVENORS

Ms. Mrinalini Banerjee, Assistant Professor (Research), Member, Centre for Environmental Law, Sustainable Development and Climate Change. Gujarat National Law University
Mr. Abhay Singh Thakur, Assistant Professor, Head, Centre for Maritime Environmental Law. Gujarat Maritime University

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

Mr. Manthan Desai, Teaching and Research Assistant, Centre for Maritime Environmental Law, Gujarat Maritime University

Contact No. +91 9727426214

For any query please email at gcesdcc@gnlu.ac.in