Call for Papers
The Scientific Committee of the International Conference “The crossroad of international environmental law: Paradoxes of energy transition and global inequalities” invites contributions that explore the complex intersection of energy transition, environmental law, and human rights. We seek papers that critically examine the tensions, challenges, and potential synergies arising from the global shift to renewable energy, with a focus on the environmental, social, and economic impacts of this transition, particularly in the Global South.
Possible topics to be addressed:
● “Just transition”: Balancing economic growth, social justice, and environmental protection in the Global South.
● Neocolonialism in the energy transition: Exploitation of resources in the Global South.
● Impact of renewable energy projects on human rights in the Global South.
● Corporate responsibility in the energy transition.
● Environmental justice in the energy transition.
● The role of states in the energy transition.
● The paradox of clean energy: Conflicts in the green economy.
● Integrating human rights and environmental protection in global energy governance.
● The future of fossil fuels and its effects on social and environmental justice.
● Planetary boundaries and the negative effects of the energy transition in the Global South.
● Trade and investment in the energy transition: Impacts on human rights and environmental enforcement
Submission guidelines
I. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
The deadline for abstract submission is April 10, 2025. Abstracts may be submitted via e- mail to the following email addresses: ielconference@uoc.edu. Please include the following information, in separate documents:
● Document 1: Anonymized abstract (500-700-word).
● Document 2: Authors’ information:
o Name, affiliation and contact details (e-mail and phone number).
o Title of the abstract.
o A short CV, including a list of relevant publications, if applicable.
Both senior and junior scholars are invited to participate in the call for papers. Multiple abstracts can be submitted, but only one abstract per author will be accepted.
II. BLIND REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE:
Applications will be submitted to a process of blind review, and all applicants will be informed of the decision of the selection committee by May 5, 2025.
III. PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES: DRAFT SUBMISSION
The conference organizers have publication plans for the presented papers. The precise nature and format of the publication will be discussed in more detail during the conference.
Among the options already available at the time of the call for papers, the organizers envisage to publish a book collection or a special issue/symposium in relevant peer-review journals.
A provisional draft of the paper should be submitted by July 30, 2025. The deadline and format of the final drafts will be discussed during the conference.