HNLU-ALSA invite paper submissions for International Conference on Trade, Business and Sustainability
The Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU) through its Centre for WTO and WIPO Studies, School for Law and Technology, in collaboration with the Environment and Sustainability Chapter, Asian Law Schools Association (ALSA) is set to organise an International Conference on ‘Trade, Business and Sustainability: Pathways to Inclusive and Resilient Growth’ from July 27 to July 28, 2025.
The conference will be held through online mode.
To commemorate World Nature Conservation Day (July 28), the event will delve into the critical nexus of trade, business, and sustainability, charting a course for future action.
The event will feature thematic panel discussions and online technical sessions showcasing selected research papers and articles.
This conference is open to academicians, researchers, professionals, practitioners, and students of law from India and the international community.
Sub-Themes
– Eco-Labelling and Market Access
– Carbon Border Tax Adjustments (CBTAs) and Low-income Countries
– Integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Metrics
– Greening Trade: GVCs and Emissions
– Trade and Inclusiveness: Green Financing and Climate Investments
– Digital Solutions for Sustainability
– Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Demand
– Decarbonizing Global Transportation
– Post-pandemic Economic Reconstruction and Sustainability
– Economic Inclusiveness and the Environment
Note: The themes are suggestive and not exhaustive. Papers not covered in the above themes but relevant to the thrust area may also be considered.
Structure of the Conference
The inaugural and valedictory sessions will be followed by two modules as follows:
Module-1: Theme-based Panel Discussions as follows:
– Navigating the Green Trade Maze: Balancing Eco-Labels, CBTAs, and Market Access for Inclusive Growth
– ESG Integration and Green Financing: Driving Sustainable Value Chains in a Post-Pandemic World
Module-2: Paper Presentations of selected research papers/ articles in parallel Technical Sessions
Call for Papers
Research papers/articles in English are invited from academicians, researchers, professionals, practitioners, and students in the field of law.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
The abstract of papers submitted should not exceed 500 words (inclusive of 5 keywords) and must be accompanied by a brief bio-note (in 60 words) of the author/s indicating his/her email ID, contact number, designation, and official address.
The abstract must be in the following format:
– Times New Roman, Font Size 12; Line spacing 1.5, Justified.
– 1-inch margins on all four sides.
– Submissions are to be made in MS Word format only.
Note: The file name of the abstract should be as follows: Full Name_title of the abstract, e.g., if the corresponding author’s name is XYZ then the file name should be XYZ_title of the abstract.
The abstract must identify a research problem clearly to be discussed by the author in the full paper, and the particular theme of the conference associated with the paper.
To submit abstract, please scan QR Code provided in the brochure below or click the link given here: https://forms.gle/jYN79TUtxQshnCpcA
Full paper/ article submission, Registration and Fee Payment:
Authors of selected abstracts will be intimated with a QR Code/ link for full paper/ article submission, registration and fee payment through email.
The full paper/article must be in the following format:
– Times New Roman, Font Size 12; Line spacing 1.5, Justified.
– 1-inch margins on all four sides.
– Submissions are to be made in MS Word format only.
– The full paper/ article must be up to 10,000 words (inclusive of abstract and 5 keywords).
– For references and bibliography, the author(s) are required to follow the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 20th edition.
Registration fees for Paper Presentations
Indian Participants
– Academicians and Professionals: INR 1200
– Research Scholars and Students: INR 1000
Foreign Participants
– Academicians and Professionals: USD 50
– Research Scholars and Students: USD 40
Registration fee is payable only after the Intimation of Acceptance of the Abstract.
Details of registration and fee payment will be communicated only at the time of Intimation of Acceptance of Abstract through email.
Co-authorship of a maximum of two authors is permitted with the submission of registration fees by individual authors separately.
Registration fee for paper presentation/article will be waived for the members of ALSA’s as available here, upon request to the conference’s secretariat.
Registration fees for papers/ article presentations will be exempted for students, Ph. D. Scholars and Faculty of HNLU.
Dates to remember
Deadline to submit the abstract: May 20, 2025
Intimation of acceptance of abstract: June 20, 2025
Deadline to submit Research Paper/ Article, Registration and Fee Payment: July 15, 2025
Conference Dates: July 27-28, 2025
For further details contact:
Programme Director, Dr Ankit Awasthi, at [email protected] or +91 7355235075
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