Christ Academy Institute of Law and CEERA-NLSIU invite abstracts for an International Collegium on ESG to be held in November 2026.
About Christ Academy Institute of Law
Christ Academy Institute of Law (CAIL), Bengaluru, is affiliated with Karnataka State Law University. Established and managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate congregation, CAIL focuses on developing intellectually vibrant, ethically grounded and socially responsible legal professionals.
The institution is entering its decennial year and is committed to the pursuit of justice, truth and peace.
About the Opportunity
The Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, is organising a Two-Day International Collegium on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG).
The International Collegium is an academic forum bringing together academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and corporate professionals from law and non-law backgrounds to examine the evolving architecture of ESG.
The Call for Papers invites original and unpublished research papers through abstract submissions. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their papers at the Collegium. Selected papers may also be considered for publication in an edited volume carrying an ISBN.
About CEERA-NLSIU
The Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA) at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, is a research centre focusing on environmental law, policy research, networking among environmental stakeholders and development of an environmental law community.
About the International Collegium
The Collegium will examine the legal, institutional, economic, environmental and social dimensions of ESG. It will address the interaction between corporate governance, sustainable development, finance, human rights, environmental regulation and public policy.
The discussions will also consider issues such as greenwashing, ESG ratings and data integrity, supply-chain responsibility, climate-related risks, social justice, human rights, technological disruption and the application of ESG standards across jurisdictions and sectors.
Mode
The International Collegium will be conducted in hybrid mode.
Location
The International Collegium will be held on November 23 and 24, 2026.
Practice Areas
The Call for Papers covers the following sub-themes:
ESG and Corporate Governance
- Board responsibility and directors’ duties
- ESG and stakeholder governance
- Corporate accountability and transparency
- Shareholder activism and institutional investors
- ESG and corporate decision-making
- Ethics, integrity and responsible business conduct
- Greenwashing and ESG credibility
ESG Regulation and Legal Frameworks
- ESG regulation in India and comparative jurisdictions
- ESG vis-à-vis Corporate Social Responsibility
- SEBI, BRSR and BRSR Core
- ESG and company and securities law
- Mandatory versus voluntary ESG standards
- ESG disclosure, assurance and accountability
- Cross-border and transnational ESG regulation
Environmental and Social Dimensions of ESG
- Climate change and corporate responsibility
- Biodiversity, natural resources and environmental protection
- Climate justice and just transition
- Human rights and business responsibility
- Labour, diversity and inclusion
- Community rights and social impact
ESG, Finance, Markets and Supply Chains
- ESG investing and sustainable finance
- Green bonds and sustainability-linked finance
- ESG ratings and assessment methodologies
- Responsible supply-chain management
- Human rights and environmental due diligence
- ESG and multinational enterprises
Emerging Issues and the Future of ESG
- Artificial intelligence, technology and ESG
- ESG data and algorithmic assessment
- Data quality, standardisation and comparability
- ESG litigation and corporate accountability
- ESG and public policy
- Comparative and transnational perspectives
- Beyond ESG: rethinking corporate responsibility and sustainability
Eligibility Criteria
The Call for Papers is open to:
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Research scholars
- Professionals
- Practitioners
- Policymakers
- Corporate professionals
- Industry representatives
- Members of civil society
- Participants from law, non-law and interdisciplinary backgrounds interested in ESG and its evolving dimensions
A maximum of one co-participant is permitted for each abstract submission.
Fee Structure
The registration fee for all participants is ₹1,500.
Registration for paper presentation will be open after acceptance of the abstract.
Publication
Selected papers submitted for publication consideration will be published in an edited volume with an ISBN, subject to receipt of a sufficient number of good-quality academic papers and compliance with the submission guidelines.
Hard copies of the edited volume will be available to participants at an additional cost to be communicated after publication.
Important Dates
The last date for submission of abstracts is October 15, 2026.
Confirmation of abstract acceptance will be communicated by October 20, 2026.
The last date for registration is October 25, 2026.
The International Collegium will be held on November 23–24, 2026.
The last date for submission of the full paper for consideration of publication is January 30, 2027.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Participants must submit an abstract of 200–250 words in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format through the designated Abstract Submission Form.
Each submission must include:
- Title of the paper
- Name, designation, institutional details and contact details of the participant(s)
- Sub-theme, or “Other” if the paper does not fall under a listed sub-theme
- Abstract of 200–250 words
- 5–6 keywords
The abstract must be submitted through the designated form by October 15, 2026. Submission constitutes an undertaking that the proposed paper is original and that the information provided is accurate.
Contact
Dr. Mohamed Saalim: +91 8907180535
Mr. Vikas Gahlot: +91 7290807345
Mr. Sreehari V.S.: +91 9961344040
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Application Procedure
Interested participants may submit their 200–250 word abstract through the designated Abstract Submission Form.
The submission must include the paper title, participant details, selected sub-theme, abstract and 5–6 keywords.
Registration for paper presentation will be available after the abstract is accepted. The registration fee is ₹1,500.
The deadline for abstract submission is October 15, 2026.
