The School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, is organizing an International Maritime Conference on Marine Conservation & Sustainability to be held on October 19 and 20, 2023 in a hybrid mode.
About SLS
One of the oldest law schools in India, the School of Legal Studies (SLS) was established in 1962 as a part of Kerala University.
About the Conference
In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s commitment and long history of protecting the marine environment from the impact of shipping, the theme for World Maritime Day 2023 is chosen as ‘MARPOL at 50-Our Commitment Goes On’.
In harmony with these initiatives, the School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and the Cochin University Maritime Club, in collaboration with ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi and Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)[SOFTI], Kochi is organising a two-day International Maritime Conference – “International Maritime Conference on Marine Conservation & Sustainability: Celebrating 50 Years of MARPOL,” on 19 and 20 October 2023 in Hybrid mode.
The conference aims to discuss on important issues related to marine conservation and sustainability in the context of MARPOL’s 50th anniversary.
This interdisciplinary conference is a dynamic platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and students to convene and engage in thoughtful discourse. Join us on the 19th and 20th of October 2023 as we explore the intricate interplay of maritime law, environmental preservation, marine pollution mitigation, and the sustainable management of our oceans’ resources.
The International Maritime Conference on Marine Conservation & Sustainability promises to be an enlightening and consequential event for all attendees, dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future for our oceans and coastal communities.
Eligibility Criteria
This conference is open to all students, researchers and academicians from the fields of law, marine sciences, fisheries and any field related to the theme of the conference.
Themes
The conference is an attempt to explore the environmental, socio-economic, legal and trade concerns in the light of various disciplines overlapping with the central theme of the conference under discussion and would inter alia explore topics identified as themes below:
- MARPOL: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Prospects
- Law of the Seas and Evolving Jurisprudence
- Legal and Regulatory Framework for Marine Conservation
- Ocean Governance and International Cooperation
- Innovations in Green Shipping and Technological Advancements, Green Financing
- Climate Change and Maritime Adaptation
- Marine Fisheries
- Sustainable Innovations in Marine Fishery Technology
- Environmental Conservation, Ecosystem Preservation and Biodiversity Protection
- Marine Pollution and Waste Management
- Blue Economy and Sustainable Development
- Maritime Trade and Sustainability
- Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Marine Conservation
- Greenwashing in Maritime Trade
- Sustainable Energy Sources and Marine Conservation
NB: The themes given above are only indicative and not exhaustive. There is no limitation on the themes mentioned above.
Submission Guidelines
- Participants can register for the conference for Paper Presentation. The submissions are accepted for papers. 3000 – 6000 words is the limit, exclusive of footnotes.
- The word limit for abstracts is 400 (excluding keywords).
- Participants must submit abstracts in Word (.doc/.docx) documents containing the name, Email address, contact information and designation of the author(s).
- The maximum limit is two authors for each paper. All participants are permitted to enjoin as co-authors to a maximum of one paper only.
- Potential contributors must adhere to a uniform mode of citation (Bluebook 21st Edition).
- Plagiarism is not encouraged or accepted. We expect all original and properly cited submissions.
How to Register?
Interested candidates may register for the conference through the links provided below.
Important Links
Location
School of Legal Studies, CUSAT.
Contact Information
In case of any queries, please contact slcusat@gmail.com or sls@cusat.ac.in
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