About The Institution
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University was founded under Act No. 43 of 1997 and was inaugurated by former President Shri K.R. Narayanan on September 20, 1997. Recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission (UGC), the university is a member of several national and international academic associations. As the first full-fledged sui generis law university in India, it plays a vital role in advancing legal education in Tamil Nadu, offering programs through its main campus and twenty-seven affiliated colleges. The School of Excellence in Law, established in 2002, offers three-year and five-year law programs, while the university’s Postgraduate Centre and Research Centre offer LL.M., Ph.D., and LL.D. programs across various legal disciplines.
About The Department and Eco-Club
The Department of Environmental Law and Legal Order, which was established in 2006, is a key postgraduate department offering specialized education in environmental law. It has contributed significantly to promoting environmental awareness by organizing national and international conferences, training programs, and collaborations with institutions like the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, the National Biodiversity Authority, and the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services. To meet the increasing demand for environmental law expertise, the LL.M. program in Environmental Law was introduced in 2008, focusing on environmental governance, international treaties, and sustainable development. In 2022, the department founded the Eco-Club, which involves students in activities like clean-up drives and tree planting, promoting environmental responsibility and community engagement.
About The Book Chapters
The Department of Environmental Law and Legal Order invites contributions for its upcoming edited volume titled The Global Energy Shift in Climate Change: Challenges and Prospects. This initiative aims to explore legal and policy responses to climate change and the global energy crisis through interdisciplinary research. The volume will feature original, peer-reviewed chapters, serving as an important resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers focused on sustainable and resilient environmental governance.
Sub-Themes for The Call for Book Chapters
The following sub-themes are suggested for the book chapters:
- Climate Justice and Access to Energy
- International Legal Framework on Climate Change and Its Impact on the Energy Sector
- Renewable Energy in Developing Countries: Policy and Governance
- Role of International Organizations in Mitigating Climate Change and Promoting Sustainable Energy
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology
- Traditional Knowledge and Renewable Pathways: Tracing the Roots of Sustainability
- Climate Change, Energy Crisis, and Rights of Refugees: A Geopolitical Perspective
- Implications of Energy Laws and Governance in India
- Climate Accountability, Renewable Energy, and Corporate Strategy
- Impact of Energy Transition Policies on International Trade: Legal Challenges and Economic Adaptations
- Food Security, Climate Crisis, and Energy Distribution in the Anthropocene
- Emerging Trends in International Energy Law in the Evolving Climate
- Energy Dispute Resolution: International and in India
- Phasing Out Non-Renewable Energy Strategies: Legal and Policy Challenges
- Balancing Marine Biodiversity Conservation with Ocean-Based Energy Expansion
Authors may also propose additional topics related to the above sub-themes.
Who Can Submit?
Law students enrolled in the five-year or three-year LL.B. programs, LL.M. or Ph.D. students, industrial researchers, academicians, and educators are invited to contribute.
How to Submit?
All submissions must be made electronically via the provided form.
Submission Categories
- Manuscripts should be between 10,000 and 12,000 words.
- Abstracts should be no more than 500 words, including keywords.
Submission Guidelines
- Authors must follow the ILI citation style throughout the manuscript.
- Co-authorship is allowed, with a maximum of two co-authors.
- Submissions must be original work with less than 10% plagiarism.
- Authors should avoid paraphrasing and AI-generated content.
- Manuscripts must be formatted in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing, justified text, and one-inch margins on all sides of an A4 sheet.
- Graphics, charts, tables, and diagrams should be numbered consecutively and integrated into the manuscript.
Publication Details
- There are no publication charges for authors.
- Authors will receive a complimentary soft copy of the book.
- Hard copies of the book can be purchased at a fee set by the publisher.
Submission Deadline
- Abstract submission: 2nd May 2025
- Intimation of acceptance: 3rd May 2025
- Manuscript submission: 30th May 2025
- Review and correction of manuscripts: 6th June 2025
- Final manuscript submission: 10th June 2025
- Book release: 19th June 2025
Contact Details
For queries, contact: environmentallaw.tndalu@gmail.com
Submission Link and Brochure
To submit, click here.
To download the brochure, click here.
