Institution Name: Bennett University
Event Type: Conference
Conference Name: International Conference on Constitutionalism and Sustainable Development Goals
Conference Start Date: 21 Nov 2026
Conference End Date: 23 Nov 2026
About the Conference:
The School of Law, Bennett University is organising an International Conference on “Constitutionalism and Sustainable Development Goals: Ensuring Governance & Rule of Law in India’s Transformative Journey.” The conference will examine how India’s constitutional values, through Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties, align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals amid challenges like climate change, digital inequality and governance deficits. It brings together academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers and students for interdisciplinary dialogue, alongside a call for original papers on constitutionalism, governance and sustainable development.
Conference Themes:
- Sustainable Development Goals: Interface of Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
- Environmental Constitutionalism and Climate Justice
- Renewable Energy and Constitutional Mandates of Resource Distribution
- Energy Security vis-à-vis National Security within the Constitutional Framework
- Centre-State Roles in Environmental and Energy Governance
- Public Trust Doctrine, Intergenerational Equity and Natural Resource Governance
- Socio-Economic Rights and Sustainable Development Goals: Health, Livelihood, Food, Shelter, Education, etc.
- Disaster Management, Climate Resilience and Tortious Responsibilities of the State
- Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG Norms
- Policy Accountability and Sustainable Development Governance
- Role of Judiciary in Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals
Note: Allied and incidental themes are also welcome
Submission Categories:
- Extended Abstract (1000–1200 words)
- Full Paper (5000–8000 words – selected abstracts only)
Formatting Guidelines:
- Title: Times New Roman, 16 pt, Bold, Centre aligned
- Headings: 14 pt, Bold, Left
- Sub-headings: 12 pt, Bold, Left
- Main Text: 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, Justified
- Footnotes: 10 pt, single spacing
- Referencing Style: Bluebook (21st Edition)
- File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx) only
- Co-authorship permitted (maximum two authors)
- Plagiarism limit: Up to 10%
- AI generated content is strictly prohibited
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstracts must include a cover page with author details
- Maximum five keywords required
- Abstracts and papers must be original and unpublished
- All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process
Important Dates:
- Last Date for Submission of Abstract: 31st Aug 2026
- Acceptance of Abstract: 15th Sept 2026
- Last Date of Registration & Payment: 25th September 2026
- Submission of Full Papers (Selected Abstracts): 30th Sept 2026
- Acceptance of Full Paper (for Publication): 25th Oct 2026
How to Apply: Abstract must be submitted using the link given below on or before 31st Aug 2026.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBCac8ly3zaQtMXJG46DJeN_6HGgeDhQDC5J_7-Yzvk5mAwg/viewform
Contact : sol.constitutionallaw@bennett.edu.in
Venue:
Bennett University (The Times Group),
Plot Nos 8-11, TechZone II,
Greater Noida 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India.
