Call for Papers
Special Issue on “Comparative Perspectives on Environmental Law, Sustainability, and Governance”
in cooperation with the Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainable Development (CELSD)
School of Law, GD Goenka University, Gurugram, India
The Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainable Development (CELSD) at the School of Law, GD Goenka University, India represents a forward-thinking initiative dedicated to addressing pressing environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research, policy advocacy, and global collaboration.
CELSD’s mission is to bridge the gap between law, governance, and sustainability, focusing on climate justice, biodiversity conservation, and renewable energy governance. The Centre’s work spans specialized academic programs, expert consultancy, and impactful publications that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through partnerships with global institutions and practitioners, CELSD seeks to advance innovative solutions for achieving equitable and sustainable development worldwide.
Theme of the Issue
“Comparative Legilinguistics in Environmental Law and Sustainability: Bridging Global and Local Narratives”
This special issue invites original, unpublished, and interdisciplinary research papers exploring comparative, linguistic, and legal dimensions of environmental law, sustainability governance, and related fields. The issue aims to examine how language, law, and policy interact to shape environmental justice and sustainable development frameworks across jurisdictions.
Sub-Themes (Indicative, Not Exhaustive)
1) Environmental Law and Policy
- Climate change and international environmental treaties
- Environmental litigation, constitutional rights, and public interest
- Governance models for sustainability (local to global)
- Maritime environmental law and governance: pollution control and sustainable use of marine resources
2) Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility
- Green finance, ESG metrics, and climate risk disclosure
- Corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship
- Renewable energy systems and green technologies
- Smart cities, sustainable mobility, and green infrastructure
3) Agriculture, Food, and Resource Management
- Waste management systems and environmental engineering
- Sustainable irrigation, groundwater depletion, and watershed management
- Policy approaches for food security and nutrition
- Organic farming and agro-based entrepreneurship
4) Tourism, Culture, and Heritage
- Sustainable tourism, eco-tourism, and nature-based travel
- Green certifications and sustainable practices in hospitality
- Heritage preservation and culturally sensitive tourism models
- Community-based tourism and local economic empowerment
- Environmental impacts of mass tourism and mitigation strategies
5) Communicating Sustainability: Communication, Language, and Public Awareness
- Language as a tool for sustainable action and advocacy
- Legal literacy campaigns: making environmental laws accessible to the public.
- Multilingual environmental communication for inclusive awareness.
- Storytelling, indigenous knowledge, and cultural narratives for conservation.
- Behaviour change communication (BCC) for climate action.
- Social media activism and digital campaigns for environmental justice.
- Public participation in environmental governance and decision-making.
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be original and unpublished, adhering to high academic and ethical standards.
- Papers may adopt comparative, doctrinal, empirical, or interdisciplinary approaches.
- Manuscripts should follow APA 7th Edition citation style.
- Word limit: 5,000–8,000 words (including references).
- Abstract: 250–300 words with 4–6 keywords.
Important Dates
Submission and Contact
All papers and queries should be sent to: celsdchapter1@gmail.com
Publication Opportunity
Selected papers will be published in a special issue of Comparative Legilinguistics, an international journal focusing on the intersection of law, linguistics, and comparative legal studies.
We Invite Scholars to Contribute
Academicians, practitioners, researchers, policy experts, and students are encouraged to submit their papers and contribute to the growing dialogue on comparative environmental jurisprudence and sustainable governance.
Together, let us shape a more sustainable, linguistically inclusive, and legally just world.