National Conference on Contemporary Challenges and Global Perspectives on Corporate Law & SDGs

Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is organising a National Conference on Contemporary Challenges and Global Perspectives on Corporate Law & Sustainable Development Goals on 25th July 2026.

The conference seeks to provide a platform for critical dialogue on how legal systems, policies, and institutions can contribute meaningfully to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, research presentations, and policy dialogues, it aims to explore the evolving role of law in addressing sustainability challenges through comparative, interdisciplinary, and policy-oriented perspectives, bringing together academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, researchers, industry experts, and students.

• Climate Change, Environmental Law, and Sustainability
• Human Rights and Sustainable Development
• Corporate Governance, ESG, and Sustainable Business Practices
• Gender Justice and Inclusive Development
• Access to Justice and Sustainable Institutions
• Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Sustainability
• Public Health, Bioethics, and Sustainable Legal Frameworks
• Labour Rights and Economic Sustainability
• International Law and Global Governance for Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Urban Development and Smart Cities
• Energy Law and Renewable Energy Policies
• Indigenous Rights, Communities, and Environmental Protection
• Food Security, Agriculture, and Sustainable Development
• Legal Education and the SDGs
• Comparative Perspectives on SDG Implementation

The themes are not exhaustive; any contemporary topic related to Law and Sustainable Development will be considered.

Academicians, researchers, scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, students, and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organisations. Up to 2 co-authors are allowed.

• Submit an abstract of 250 to 300 words, clearly stating the research objective, methodology, key findings, implications, and keywords.
• Formatting: Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing; keywords in size 10, single spacing; title in 14 (Bold); subheadings in 12 (Bold).
• Abstracts must be in MS Word format only; file name format: Author Name_Title of the Paper.
• Citation style: Bluebook 21st edition. Submissions must be plagiarism-free and not submitted elsewhere.
• Upon acceptance, submit a presentation-ready paper including a PowerPoint presentation and a research paper of approximately 1,000 words.
• Best paper presenters may be invited to submit a full research paper within 30 days of notification for consideration in an edited book by Karnavati University.

Mode: Hybrid. Online participation is permitted only for participants whose affiliated institute/organisation is outside Gujarat. Participants must arrange their own accommodation.

Registration Fee: Free.

Register and submit your abstract exclusively through the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/S7d2k5cHdqUXbcae8

All presenters will receive a physical certificate of presentation during the valedictory ceremony. The top three presenters will be honoured with special felicitations.