World Environment Day Observance 2022 and International Conference on Human Rights & Environmental Issues [June 5-6]: Submit by April 20

30 Mar 2022

Categories: Conferences & Seminars

About the Event

TheInternational Conference is being organized by the National Human Right Commission (NHRC), New Delhi in association with Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi and Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida, and with academic support from Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), Bangladesh, is organising World Environment Day Observance 2022 and International Conference on Sustainability & Subsistence: Human Rights & Environmental Issues” from June 5th to 6th, 2022 in conjunction with the CLEA‐MILAT Human Rights & Social Justice Summer School- 2022.

About the International Conference

The International Conference will be a two-day event where academicians, experts, lawyers, research scholars and students from India and abroad will present their papers on the broad themes for the conference. An expert committee would shortlist papers for presentation under various thematic sessions so that along with discussion and in-depth analysis, the authors can present papers and participate in the respective thematic session. The papers will be short-listed based on quality, innovative ideas and originality of presentation.

Hon’ble. Mr. Justice Arun Mishra, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission, India/ Former Judge, Supreme Court of India has kindly consented to be the Chief Patron for the Summer School programme.

The Conference will be held parallel to the CLEA-MILAT Human Rights & Social Justice Summer School 2022, where 50 students from India and abroad would be participating and the Conference will also have a dedicated Technical Session for the Students to present their papers.

Broad Themes for the International Conference

Conserving nature and connecting people: Pro-environmental behaviour and links to health and wellbeing;
Restoring the iconic rivers as the cradle of human civilizations: Water, food and livelihood security;
Sustainable and circular life: Clean water, waste management, energy and nutrients their recovery and smart management and disaster management;
Sustainability and biodiversity: Species conservation, forests, wetland, etc.
Best Practices and strategies: For driving the momentum and public awareness of nature as a key aspect;
Connecting to nature: Role of educational institutions in inculcating enviro-friendly culture;
Working for nature: Role of institutions in conservation of nature and creation of awareness;
Tradition, culture and practices: Identifying the path for sustainable communities and
Human Rights and Environmental issues beyond law.
Any topic, which does not fall within the above themes but is related to the Conference objective, may be accepted as per the discretion of the panel of experts

Aims and Objectives of the Conference

To identify and discuss various aspects and methods to provide an opportunity for driving the momentum and public awareness of nature as a key aspect and harnessing the power of education to create positive change for the future
To build Leadership for nature awareness; to connect and conserve nature; educate for sustainable communities and career-connected learning; and link research and practice to increase the impact
To provide a platform to discuss the challenges in balancing protection of Human rights and protection of environment.

Resource Persons

“World Environment Day Observance 2022 And International Conference On Sustainability & Subsistence: Human Rights & Environmental Issues” is organized by a group of experienced personalities which would include Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Lawyers, Academicians, Professionals, Social Activists, Bureaucrats, Journalists and Researchers from India and abroad. The programme has been conceptualized by Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar, ILI / Vice-President, CLEA/ President CLEA Asia & Chairman, MILAT, who is the Chair of the conference.

Participants

The organizers invite papers for presentation from academicians, experts, lawyers, research scholars and students from India and abroad.

Conference Registration Charges

Students/Ph.D. Scholars: INR 1000/-
Professionals/Academicians: INR 2000/-

*Co-author should register separately

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply by submitting an abstract of not more than 300 words. It must be typewritten in Times New Roman font, 12 points, with 1.5 line spacing and ‘justified’ alignment. No footnotes shall be provided in the abstract; Keywords (5-6). Please refer to the detailed brochure for the complete guidelines.

The application form link is attached here:

Important Dates

Submission of Abstract	April 20, 2022
Notification of Selection	April 25, 2022
Registration	April 30, 2022
Submission of Full Research Paper	May 15, 2022
Date of the Conference	June 5-6, 2022