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About the Call for Papers
The Centre for Legal Research and Policy Studies, ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad is pleased to announce a Two-Day International Colloquium on “Oceans, Accountability & Global Governance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Law of the Sea,” to be held on 18–19 August 2026.
The colloquium welcomes original, unpublished research from students, scholars and practitioners across disciplines. The following indicative tracks frame the conversation; interdisciplinary submissions that bridge two or more tracks are especially encouraged.
About the Colloquium
While the 1982 UNCLOS remains the foundational constitution for the oceans, its framework faces unprecedented strain from contemporary shifts.
Critical developments as climate induced sea level rise redrawing maritime baselines, impending commercial deep-seabed mining, the 2023 Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), and emerging international advisory opinions on climate obligations are actively testing the traditional boundaries of state responsibility.
Themes and Sub-themes
- Foundations & Evolution of the Law of the Sea Historical development of UNCLOS; maritime zones and baselines; the regime of the Area and the common heritage principle; customary international law of the sea.
- Accountability & Environmental Governance Marine environmental protection; state responsibility and liability; pollution from vessels and land-based sources; due diligence and the precautionary approach.
- Deep-Sea Mining & the Blue Economy The International Seabed Authority and the Mining Code; benefit-sharing; sustainable use of marine resources; ocean economy, fisheries and energy.
- Dispute Settlement Under UNCLOS ITLOS jurisprudence; Annex VII arbitration; provisional measures and advisory opinions; the interaction of fora and questions of jurisdiction.
- Climate Change, Sea-Level Rise & Coastal Rights Statehood and maritime entitlements amid rising seas; climate displacement; loss and damage; the marine environment and climate obligations.
- Small Island States & Ocean Justice Equity and vulnerability; intergenerational and distributive justice; the agency of small island developing states in international law making.
- Maritime Security & the Indian Ocean Region Freedom of navigation; piracy and IUU fishing; regional cooperation; the geopolitics of a multipolar maritime order.
- Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) The high-seas treaty; marine protected areas; area-based management tools; marine genetic resources and equitable access.
The tracks above are indicative and non-exhaustive. The organising committee welcomes proposals on allied and emerging themes within the broad ambit of ocean governance and the law of the sea.
Submission Guidelines
- Submission Workflow: A three-stage process requiring an initial abstract submission for selection, followed by an oral presentation and discussion of the working paper during the colloquium, and culminating in the submission of the finalized full paper post-event.
- Stage 1 (Abstract Submission): Abstracts must be between 300–500 words, containing 4–6 keywords, and be accompanied by a short author biography.
- Stage 2 (Colloquium Presentation): Authors will present and discuss their active working papers during the event sessions; advance submission of the working paper manuscript is optional.
- Stage 3 (Full Paper Submission): The final, completed full paper must be submitted after the colloquium by the designated deadline, fully incorporating the feedback and suggestions received during the presentation stage.
- Full Paper Length: The final manuscript must be between 4,000–8,000 words.
- Text Formatting: The main body text must be set in Times New Roman, 12 pt fonts, with 1.5-line spacing and 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Footnote Formatting: Citations must strictly adhere to the APA 7th edition style, formatted in Times New Roman, 10 pt fonts, and single-spaced.
- Co-Authorship Limit: A maximum of two authors is permitted per research paper.
- Originality Mandate: All submissions must be completely original, unpublished, and not currently under evaluation by any other publication or platform.
- Plagiarism Threshold: The manuscript must maintain an overall text similarity index below 10%.
- AI Content Restriction: A strict 0% AI-generated content rule is enforced; all text must be entirely the authors’ own original work.
- Submission Channel: The initial abstract submission must be completed and uploaded exclusively via the provided Google Form link.
Registration Details
- Student & Research Scholar — Participation with Paper Presentation: Rs. 1,000/- (USD 30 for international participants)
- Student & Research Scholar — Participation only: Rs. 500/- (USD 20 for international participants)
- Academician / Professional — Participation with Paper Presentation: Rs. 1,500/- (USD 40 for international participants)
- Academician / Professional — Participation only: Rs. 1,000/- (USD 30 for international participants)
The registration and payment link is given below this post.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Opens: 20 July 2026
- Abstract Deadline: 8 August 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 12 August 2026
- Registration Deadline: 16 August 2026
- Colloquium Presentation on working paper: 18–19 August 2026
Contact Details
For any queries, please contact at clrps@ifheindia.org.
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