About VLS
Virtual Law School (VLS) was founded during the national lockdown in April 2020 as a pure teaching initiative. Since then VLS has facilitated law classes and critical thinking webinars/workshops for thousands of law students from across the country.
It only offers certificate courses and does not offer any diploma or degree. VLS promotes easy and affordable access to legal education.
About the Conference
The Earth Conference 2023 joins the United Nations (UN) commitment to World Environment Day 2023 which focuses on ‘Solution to Plastic Pollution’.
About the Call for Submissions
As reported by the UN, “More than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 percent is recycled. An estimated 19-23 million tonnes end up in lakes, rivers, and seas annually.”
While this is alarming, it also calls for community action for a better tomorrow. Dialogue and deliberations are the first steps toward finding solutions to critical problems.
With this thought, Earth Conference invites papers on diverse issues of climate change and climate action.
Themes and Sub-themes
- Thematic Area One- Waste Management
- A Solution to Plastic Pollution
- E-Waste Management Framework Chemicals Waste and Biodiversity
- Zero Waste Lifestyle and Climate Change Carbon Waste Policy
- Recycle and Waste Management Policy
- Thematic Area Two- Judicial Response to Climate Change
- Green Courts and Rise and Decline of NGT High Courts Response to Environmental Matters
- Supreme Court’s Changing Jurisprudence on Climate Action
- Implementation of Court Orders in Environmental Matters.
- Thematic Area Three- Legislative and Executive Action on Climate Change
- Changing Contours Indian Public Policy on Climate Change
- India’s International Commitment on Climate Action and Its Execution
- The Vitality of Environmental Law, Rules, and Regulations in Fight for Climate Justice
- Thematic Area Four- Urban and Wild Life Issues
- Tribal Rights and Climate Change
- Wild Life Protection under Climate Action Regime
- Impact of Urban City Planning on Climate Change
- Water Crisis and Climate Action
Submission Guidelines
- Length of Conference Paper: Minimum 1800 words and maximum 2200 words (excluding footnotes in both cases). Submissions exceeding the maximum word limit will be desk rejected.
- Font Size: Full Research Papers should be in Times New Roman 12 font size and double-spaced. Main Title should be in full capitals, bold, and centered with a 12 font size. Sub-titles should be in sentence case, bold, and 12 font size. Author’s names should be in small capitals and centered in 12 font size. Footnotes should be in Times New Roman 10-point font.
- Citation Format: Authors are requested to use footnotes only. Footnotes should conform to OSCOLA 4th Edition. Footnotes to the title or authors of the article should be marked by asterisks and placed on the title page.
- The originality of Manuscripts: All the contributions should be the original work of the contributors and should not have been submitted for consideration in any other Publication. Any plagiarized work will be out-rightly desk rejected.
- Conference papers shall indicate:
- central research idea
- statement of problem
- research questions
- hypothesis (if any)
- research design including research methodology of collecting data if based on empirical work and the key – laws, rules, regulations, policy framework
- practices- the author aspires to challenge or recommend changes therein.
Who can Submit Paper
- Working Professionals (Professors, Lawyers, Environment Scientists, etc.)
- Research Scholars associated with Degree Colleges, Universities, Civil Society Organisations, Think Tanks, etc.
- Students enrolled in Degree Colleges and Universities
- Professionals, researchers, and students from all disciplines working on the broader issues of climate action and climate justice.
How to Submit?
Paper may be submitted through the link given at the end of this post.
Conference Fee
- INR 400/- For Indian Nationals for Single Author (Student & Research Scholars)
- INR 650/- For Indian Nationals for Co-Authors (Student & Research Scholars)
- INR 750/- For Indian Nationals for Single Author (Working Professionals)
- INR 1100/- For Indian Nationals for Co-Authors (Working Professionals)
- USD 35 – For Foreign Nationals for Single Author
- USD 60 – For Foreign Nationals for Co-Authors
Prizes and Awards
- First Best Paper: Cash Prize INR 5,500/- + Subscription of AIR Database
- Second Best Paper: Cash Prize INR 2,500/- + Subscription of AIR Database
- Honorary Mention for Best Female Author: Cash Prize INR 2000/-
- E-Certificates will be awarded to all the paper presenters and participants
Important Dates
- Submission of Paper & Fee Payment: May 27, 2023
- Conference Presentations: June 3, 2023- June 4, 2023
- Panel Discussion & Announcement of Best Paper Presentations: June 5, 2023
Contact Information
In case of queries, please contact:
- events@virtuallawschool.in
- +91-92054-25705
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