ABOUT THE ORGANISER
The Centre for Environmental Law, Policy and Research was established in August 2016 with the objective of promoting legal education, research, and extension activities in the field of Environmental Law. The Centre seeks to facilitate academic and policy-oriented dialogue on contemporary environmental issues and encourage the confluence of academic and expert insights in the field.
The Collective for Environmental Action, functioning under the aegis of the Centre, provides a platform for students to engage with environmental issues, particularly climate change and environmental policy. Through initiatives such as reading circles and the CEA Blog, the Collective aims to raise awareness and foster meaningful discussions on environmental concerns.
ABOUT THE BLOG
The CEA Blog focuses on environmental law and policy, with particular emphasis on the emerging discourse surrounding climate change. The blog encourages interdisciplinary scholarship and welcomes contributions from authors belonging to diverse academic backgrounds. By promoting a wide range of perspectives, the blog seeks to provide readers with a broader understanding of environmental issues and their intersections with other disciplines.
DETAILS ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The CEA Blog invites submissions from students on environmental law, policy, climate change, and related interdisciplinary themes.
For general rolling submissions:
- Word Limit: 800–1000 words
- Authors must submit an abstract along with a brief introduction about themselves
- Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted and encouraged
- Submissions must be original and unpublished
- Plagiarized submissions will be rejected
- Authors are responsible for the accuracy of facts, opinions, and views expressed in their work
Suggested themes include:
- Interaction of Environmental Law and Corporate Law
- Contemporary issues in Environmental Law
- Impact of Public International Law on Climate Change
- Critical analysis of major court decisions and their implications
- Critical analysis of policies adopted by State Governments and Municipalities
- Any other topic sufficiently related to environmental issues
WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
The student community is invited to contribute to the blog. The blog also encourages interdisciplinary submissions from individuals across diverse academic backgrounds.
REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE
Submissions must be made exclusively through:
Submissions made through any other medium will be summarily rejected.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Paragraph Spacing: 0.6
- Relevant sources should be hyperlinked within the text
- Where hyperlinks are not possible, consistent endnotes in either Bluebook or OSCOLA format may be used
- Endnotes should be kept to a minimum
- Submissions must be in .doc/.docx format only
- File name must be: “Title_CEA Blog”
- The title should not exceed ten words
- The file metadata and submission body must not disclose the author’s identity, name, or institutional affiliation
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES
Rolling submissions are open.
No specific submission deadline has been provided.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For general queries regarding the Collective:
Email: cea@nludelhi.ac.in
