Details of the Organization

The Sharda School of Law, Sharda University (NAAC A+), is organising a Two-Day Hybrid International Conference aimed at fostering critical and interdisciplinary dialogue on legal, policy, ethical, and technological challenges related to domestic animal welfare and wildlife conservation.

Details of the Blog/Paper

The conference brings together academicians, legal professionals, researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and students from India and abroad to examine evolving legal frameworks, enforcement challenges, and future policy pathways for biodiversity protection and sustainable development.

Topic of paper/Blog

Legal frameworks and policies relating to domestic animal welfare and wildlife conservation, with national, international, comparative, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Sub-theme

A. Legal Frameworks for Animal and Wildlife Conservation

• International treaties and conventions (CITES, CBD, CMS, etc.)
• National and regional conservation laws: successes and gaps
• Indigenous rights and legal mechanisms for wildlife protection
• Role of courts and environmental litigation
• Corporate accountability in biodiversity protection

B. Challenges in Implementing Conservation Laws and Policies

• Wildlife crime, poaching, and illegal trade
• Development vs conservation conflicts
• Role of local communities
• Funding and resource limitations
• Transboundary conservation cooperation

C. Emerging Issues and Innovations in Conservation Policy

• Role of technology (AI, drones, DNA tracking)
• Ethical issues in wildlife tourism
• Climate change and species protection
• Integration of animal welfare laws
• Sustainable development and biodiversity balance

D. The Path Forward: Integrated Solutions for Sustainability
SDG 15: Life on Land

• Integrating animal rights with environmental protection
• Bridging technology, policy, justice, and community action
• Interdisciplinary approaches to climate change and inequality

E. Legal Status and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
Companion animal welfare

• Poultry farming, meat industry, and conservation
• Animal testing in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
• Stray animal management, breeding regulations, and cruelty prevention

Eligibility

• Academicians and legal experts
• Environmental lawyers and legal scholars
• Conservationists, policymakers, and regulators
• Environmental NGOs and advocacy groups
• Indigenous leaders and community representatives
• Students and research scholars
• International participants

Types of Submission and Word Limit

• Abstract: Up to 500 words
• Full Paper: 5,000 – 7,000 words

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Papers will undergo a peer-review process.
• Selected papers will be invited for presentation during the conference.
• Best Paper Awards will be given under each theme.

Registration Fees (if any)

• Academicians & Legal Experts
• Online:
  • Single Author: ₹6,000
  • Two Authors: ₹10,000
• Offline:
  • Single Author: ₹5,000
  • Two Authors: ₹8,000
• Students & Research Scholars
• Online:
  • Single Author: ₹4,000
  • Two Authors: ₹7,000
• Offline:
  • Single Author: ₹3,000
  • Two Authors: ₹6,000
• International Participants
  • Single Author: USD 100
  • Two Authors: USD 150

Dates to Remember

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 05 January 2026
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026
• Conference Dates: 16–17 January 2026

How to Register?

Abstract Submission & Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/aRF87YBcDtuLPBSE8

Conference Website:
https://lnkd.in/g-vYfg7t