About CEERA
The Centre for Environmental Law Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA) established in 1997 is a research centre at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru that focuses on research and policy advocacy in environmental law. Building an ecological law database, effectively networking among all stakeholders, undertaking training and capacity development exercises, providing consultancy services and building an ecological law community are CEERA’s main objectives.
It enjoys the support of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, other Ministries, international organizations, the Bar, and the Bench in India.
About VBCL
The Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi was established in 1957 with an avowed object of providing quality legal education.It was named after the Late Sri. B. Vaikunta Baliga, a legal luminary and the former minister of law, Government of Mysore.
The college is one among the 45 reputed educational institutions run by the Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation, Manipal.The institution is affiliated with Karnataka State Law University, recognized by the Bar Council of India,UGC u/s 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act and reaccredited by NAAC with a B+Grade.
ABOUT KLA
The Academy’s prestigious institute, “The Kerala Law Academy Law College” is located in Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, India. KLA provides a totally diverse experience in learning law and in curricular, cocurricular, extra-curricular, and multi-disciplinaryfields.Its acclaimed peer-reviewed Research Journal has been published continuously since 1977.
The liberal ambience of the research wing “The Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research” (CALSAR), is conducive to igniting nascent thoughts and ideals.
About the Seminar
The International Seminar on “Climate Justice in a Warming World: Evolving Paradigms in Law, Action, and Technology” is jointly organized by the Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi,Centre for Environmental Law Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA)andKerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. It aims to raise awareness about the severe threat posed by climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
Climate change has emerged as a pressing global concern, shaking the very foundation of our planet. Its adverse impacts have disrupted the physical and biological balance of the Earth, with profound social, legal, economic, and cultural repercussions.
The disproportionate burden of climate change has worsened the existing inequalities, leaving the poor and marginalized sections of society from the mainstream. Environmental degradation and climate change have intensified the scarcity of essential resources such as food and water. Forest dwellers, tribals, and indigenous communities often face greater injustices due to the non-availability of resources.
The right to a clean environment and the right against climate change are closely linked, representing two sides of the same coin. However, as it is rightly observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, due to the increase in adverse effects of climate change it became imperative to handle it as a separate right.
Achieving climate justice is made more attainable in today’s technologically advanced world with the support of innovations, legal frameworks, and effective policies. In this context, the seminar seeks to bring together legal luminaries, academicians, scientists, industrialists, environmentalists, and other stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions on climate change, its challenges, and pathways toward achieving climate justice.
Scholarly research papers are invited from all stakeholders for presentation as well as for dissemination of information and meaningful discourse in the seminar on any of the following sub-themes:-
Sub Themes
- Climate Change and Legal Frameworks
- Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals
- Climate Change and Marginalised sections
- Climate Change and Role of the International Court of Justice
- Climate Change and Technological Advancement
- Climate Change and International Initiatives
- Climate Change and Adapting Global Models to Local Context
- Climate Change to Climate Justice: Role of Judiciary
- Climate Change and Interdisciplinary Approach
- Climate Change and Human Rights
- Climate Change and Aquatic Environment
- Climate Change, Displacement and Refugees
The above sub-themes are not exhaustive. Participants can submit a paper relating to any topic that goes well with the main theme of the seminar.
Objectives of the Seminar
The seminar is organized with the following objectives:
- To analyze the existing scenario of climate justice.
- To examine the National and International Legal Frameworks and their efforts in reducing the ill effects of Climate Change.
- To explore the role of technology in mitigating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.
- To assess the impact of climate change on marginalized communities and explore solutions for equitable justice.
- To provide a platform for interdisciplinary discourse and collaborative action to combat climate change.
Call for Papers
The Organising Committee of the seminar invites well-researched papers from all stakeholders. The guidelines for the submission of papers are given below:
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts of not more than 300 words (excluding keywords), on the above-mentioned themes, are invited, and submitted as Word (.doc/.docx) documents, with a cover letter containing the name, e-mail id, and designation of the author(s).
- All abstracts shall contain between 4-5 keywords.
- There shall be a maximum of two Authors will be permitted for each Article/ Essay, and all participants are permitted to enjoin as co-authors to a maximum of one Article/ Essay only.
- The authors of all papers are required to adhere to OSCOLA mode of citation.
- Submissions accepted: Articles: 3000 – 5000 words (exclusive of footnotes)
- Authors may be expected to revise their abstracts and essay/article submissions based on reviews and comments received from the organizing team.
- After the Seminar, the selected peer-reviewed papers will be published in an edited book bearing ISBN. For that Publication charge of Rs.500/- has to be paid.
The participants have to submit their abstracts and full paper to the following mail ID:-vbclseminar2025@gmail.com
Registration Details
- Interested Participants may register by filling in the Google form mentioned at the end of this post.
- After getting confirmation of your abstracts, before the deadline (ie.,April 30th, 2025) the participants have to submit their full paper. Also, the screenshot of the payment shall be submitted along with the full paper.
Registration Fee
- For Participants: No Registration Fee.
- Foreign Delegates: USD 20
- For Paper presenters (online): Rs. 1,000/-
- For Paper Presenters (offline): Rs. 1000/ –
- For Students: Rs.500/-
Account Details
- Bank –Canara Bank Branch-Kunjibettu
- Account Holder-Principal, Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi
- Account Number-01862200017650
- IFSC Code-CNRB0010186
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: April 20, 2025
- Submission of Abstract Deadline: April 20, 2025
- Submission of Final Paper and Payment of Fee: April 27, 2025
- International Seminar Date: May 3, 2025
Venue
- For OFFLINE presenters: Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi, Karnataka
- For Online: Zoom/Webex link will be provided later.
Click here to register.
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