Call for Papers: International Conference on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) at Sea, 7-8 May 2026 | Lund, Sweden
Call for Abstracts
The Faculty of Law, Lund University, in collaboration with the Department of Law at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, invites abstract submissions for an international conference dedicated to the legal, governance, and liability aspects of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at sea.
Themes
The conference will address the legal frameworks, liability schemes, and governance challenges associated with CCS in a cross-boundary context. We welcome contributions that engage with, but are not limited to, the following themes:
• International, EU, and national legal frameworks for CCS
• Civil, operational, and post-injection liability in CCS operations
• Legal and environmental challenges of transboundary CO₂ transportation by ship
• Regulatory gaps in sub-seabed carbon storage within and beyond national jurisdiction
• Governance alternatives and long-term risk management
• Environmental justice and socio-ecological dimensions of CCS
• The role of CCS in achieving EU, Swedish, and Nordic climate goals
Submission Guidelines
We encourage submissions from scholars in law, governance, environmental studies, maritime studies, as well as interdisciplinary contributions from industry and policy perspectives. Both senior and junior researchers are encouraged to participate.
The deadline for abstract submission is January 16, 2026.
Abstracts should be submitted via email to: anil .ozturk@jur.lu.se Submissions must include the following information:
• Abstract: Maximum 300 words clearly outlining the research question and main arguments.
• Author Information: Author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), email contact details, and the title of the proposed paper.
• Biographical Note: A brief CV or biographical statement of maximum 200 words.
• File Format: Please submit all materials as PDF attachments to ensure proper formatting.
• Email Subject Line: “CCS Conference Abstract Submission_[Surname]” Review and Notification: Applicants will be notified of acceptance decisions by mid-February 2026
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