International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach to Achieving Sustainability in Trade, Investment and Competition Law | Bennett University

School of Law, Bennett University and the Centre for Trade, Investment and Competition (CTIC) invites research papers for the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach to Achieving Sustainability in Trade, Investment and Competition Law to be held on 27-29th Nov. 2024.

About Bennett University

Bennett University is a private university, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, established by the Act of State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh as a private university to award degrees as specified under section 22 of the UGC Act to the students studying in its main campus in regular mode with the approval of Statutory Bodies/Councils, wherever required

About the School of Law

Bennett University established the School of Law with a vision to strive for excellence in teaching, research, and advocacy towards Justice for all by shaping thought leaders in public policy of National and International dimensions. The school at present is offering B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programs and imbibes the best practices in terms of curriculum, pedagogy, innovation in teaching methods.

About the Centre

The Centre for Trade, Investment and Competiton (CTIC) has been established in the premises of Bennett University (BU) as a functional unit attached to the School of Law, to support academic pursuits of the University in the field of Trade, Investment and Competition, (1) with intensive research, (2) training and (3) advocacy in the matters involving Trade and competition laws and policies. The Centre is autonomous, to the extent, to propose, decide and undertake projects, research, training, and advocacy in the matter of Trade and Competition Laws, within the ambit of its mandate.

About the Conference

School of Law, Bennett University (India) and the Centre for Trade, Investment and Competition (CTIC) invites research papers for the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach to Achieving Sustainability in Trade, Investment and Competition Law to be held on 27-29th Nov. 2024. This Conference is being organized by Centre for Trade, Investment and Competition – School of Law, Bennett University, Greater Noida in collaboration with: Centre for Trade and Investment Law (Established by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GOI), University of Bradford and University of Birmingham.

Eligibility

Academicians/ Professionals, Ph.D. Scholars, UG and PG Students

Theme

Multidisciplinary Approach to Achieving Sustainability in Trade, Investment and Competition Law.

Submission Categories

• Investment Law, Environment Protection and SDGs
• Investment Dispute Settlement Mechanism and SDGs
• BITs and SDGs
• Right to Development, Investment Law and SDGs
• Multilateralism, Inclusive Growth and SDGs
• Designing Trade Policies to achieve SDGs
• Social Aspect of Trade and Investment and SDGs
• Environmental Aspect of Trade and Investment and SDGs
• Free Trade Agreements and SDGs
• Trade Barriers and SDGs
• Trade Subsidies and SDGs
• Protectionism and SDGs
• Artificial Intelligence a friend or foe to global trade
• Risk of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Trade
• International Trade & Geo-Political Conflict
• Trade War, Globalisation – A Counterbalance Perspective
• Carbon Pricing Policy Effect on International Trade
• Global Economy – Impact and role of trade
• ESG and Global Trade
• Competition law as a tool to achieve sustainability
• Possible amendments to competition law to support SDGs
• Pro-competitive justifications for sustainability agreements
• Competition policy and green innovation
• Sustainability Agreements vs. Cartels and Greenwashing
• Any other relevant topic

Formatting Guidelines

• The main text should be in Times New Roman with font size 12 and spacing of 1.5.
• The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single spacing.
• Referencing style: OSCOLA citation system.
• Plagiarism: All submissions must be the author’s original and unpublished work. Maximum of 10% plagiarism is permitted.
• The paper must be submitted in word document (.doc or .docx) format only.
• Selected papers shall be published in book format by a reputed publisher with ISBN number.

Submission Guidelines

Submission of Abstract

• Each applicant must submit a 1000 word abstract providing an overview of the proposed paper by e-mail to SOL.CTICL@bennett.edu.in no later than 30th October 2024.
• Abstract must contain details about the names of the author(s), contact details, institutional affiliation, and designation.
• Maximum of 5 keywords are to be provided along with the abstract.
• Abstract must be submitted in word (.doc or .docx) format only.
• Co-authorship is permissible.
• Acceptance of the abstracts shall be communicated via email by 30th October 2024.

Submission of Paper

• Last date for submission of the paper is 15th November 2024.
• All papers must be submitted to SOL.CTICL@bennett.edu.in
• The full-length paper must have the abstract and details of the authors.

Registration Fees

• Academicians/ Professionals: 2500
• Ph.D. Scholars:1500
• UG and PG Students: 500

Registration Process

On selection of the abstract, the author(s) must pay the required registration fees for conference presentation, no later than 05th November, 2024. The link for the payment portal shall be sent to the authors whose abstract would be selected along-with the acceptance mail.

Registration and Submission Deadline (Important Dates)

• Submission of Abstract: 30th October 2024
• Registration: 5th November 2024
• Submission of Full Papers: 15th November 2024
• Conference dates: 27-29th November 2024

Submission Procedure

All papers must be submitted to SOL.CTICL@bennett.edu.in.

Contact

Email: SOL.CTICL@bennett.edu.in.

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