LEGAL – International Conference on Rivers ,18th to 19th October 2024

DETAILS OF THE OPPORTUNITY

Themes and Sub-Themes :

1. Historical Narratives and River Security:
   • Case studies of historical river management practices.
   • Implications of past practices for contemporary river governance.
2. Transboundary River Governance:
   • Evaluation of current legal frameworks.
   • Case studies of successful and challenging transboundary river management.
3. International Law and Emerging Challenges:
   • Recent developments in international river legislation.
   • Future trends and strategic directions for river law.
4. Climate Resilience and River Resource Management:
   • Impact of climate change on river ecosystems.
   • Adaptive management strategies and policy innovations.
5. Cross-border River Conflicts and Cooperation:
   • Diplomatic, geopolitical, and strategic perspectives on river disputes.
   • Mechanisms for conflict resolution and fostering cooperation.
6. River Diplomacy:
   • Strategies for enhancing international cooperation on river management.
   • Role of international organizations and treaties.
7. Aligning River Policies with Sustainable Development Goals:
   • Progress towards achieving SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) for river management.
   • Challenges and future directions in sustainable river governance.
8. Legal Frameworks for Indigenous Rights and River Resources:
   • Protecting indigenous communities’ rights in river management.
   • Integrating traditional knowledge with modern legal systems.
9. Gender and River Governance:
   • The role of gender in legal and social frameworks for river management.
   • Ensuring gender equity in access to and control over river resources.
10. Community Participation in River Policy Development:
    • Legal mechanisms for community involvement in river governance.
    • Case studies of successful community-led river management initiatives.
11. Human Rights and Access to Clean Water:
    • Legal perspectives on ensuring equitable access to river water.
    • Addressing socio-legal barriers to water access.
12. Environmental Justice in River Basin Management:
    • Socio-legal approaches to addressing environmental inequities in river management.
    • Case studies of marginalized communities affected by river policies.
13. Legal Responses to Pollution and Industrial Use of Rivers:
    • Strategies for mitigating industrial impacts on river ecosystems.
    • Enforcement of pollution control laws and regulations.
14. Cultural Heritage and River Law:
    • Protecting cultural sites and practices through river management policies.
    • Balancing development and cultural preservation in river governance.
15. Water Privatization and Public Rights:
    • Legal implications of privatizing river resources.
    • Ensuring public access and control over river water.
16. Implementing International Water Law at the Local Level:
    • Challenges and strategies for aligning local practices with international river laws.
    • Case studies of local adaptations of international water agreements.

Key Dates

• New Abstract Submission Deadline: 15^th August 2024
• Communication on Acceptance of Abstract: 20^th August 2024
• New Full Paper Submission Deadline: 8^th October 2024
• Presentation Submission: 8^th October 2024

Registration Fees

• International Participants: $100
• Indian Participants (Professors/Scholars/Industry Experts/NGO Representatives): ₹1500/-
• Students (UG/PG): ₹1000/-
• Co-authors need to register separately

Contact

For any submission queries, contact the conference organizing committee at [email protected].

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