About the University/Organization

National Law University Odisha (NLUO), established in 2009 by Act IV of 2008 of the State of Odisha, is a premier legal education institution located in Cuttack. It has consistently ranked among India’s top law universities, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law. The university fosters an academic environment focused on excellence in teaching and research. Its Centre for International Trade Law (CITL), founded in 2015, is at the forefront of discourse in international trade and investment law, with several landmark publications and policy initiatives. The upcoming conference marks ten successful years of CITL’s contributions.

This event is organized in collaboration with the WTO Chairs Programme and the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, both of which are key players in shaping trade and investment policy frameworks nationally and globally.

About the Event

The International Conference on Role of International Trade in Global Energy Transition aims to explore the interface between liberal trade policies and global efforts toward sustainable energy. While economic liberalism promotes production and consumption, its environmental implications necessitate deeper discussion. This conference invites stakeholders—academicians, policymakers, legal practitioners, environmental scientists, and students—to analyze the alignment (or misalignment) between WTO norms and the transition to renewable energy. Participants may present papers on diverse sub-themes, and selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited volume.

Event Dates

Format/Structure

• Call for Papers: Abstracts (300 words max) must present a clear title, central idea, and research method.
• Paper Guidelines: 5000–8000 words, original, in English, with uniform citation style.
• Presentation: Authors will get 15 minutes each. Multiple co-authors may present jointly within this timeframe.
• Themes Include:
  • Trade and energy conservation
  • FDI in renewable energy
  • Technical regulations and market access
  • WTO norms on subsidies and protectionism
  • Coordination with global energy institutions

Location

The conference will be conducted offline at National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack. Rich in cultural heritage, Cuttack is near historical sites like the Kalinga war site in Dhauli, Puri beach, and the Konark Sun Temple. The university’s location provides a serene yet stimulating academic setting for participants.

Additional Details

• Registration Fee:
  • Indian Authors: ₹2000/- (₹1000/- for each co-author)
  • Non-presenting Participants: ₹1000/-
  • Foreign Authors: $50 (Lead), $25 (Co-author)
• Inclusions: Tea and lunch on conference days.
• Publication: Papers presented are eligible for consideration in an edited volume.
• Payment Process: Via SBI Collect; e-receipt must be emailed to citl@nluo.ac.in.
• Contact: Prof. (Dr.) Sheela Rai (Director, CITL) at sheelarai@nluo.ac.in or citl@nluo.ac.in

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