Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU) in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh State Biodiversity Board (CSSB) is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Biodiversity: Problems and Prospects, on July 27 and 28.
About HNLU
Hidayatullah National Law University is a public law school and a National Law University in New Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
About the Conference
Traditional Knowledge is crucial to the conservation of biodiversity and its traditional uses. In pursuance of the Convention on Biological Diversity, in India Biological Diversity Act, 2002 has created a legal framework to protect the traditional knowledge and allows the community to derive benefit from sharing and commercialization of the same.
It aimed to ensure that benefits arising out of the use of biological resources must be equitable.
Nevertheless, concerning India, it has been observed by UNDP that, “there is a need to strengthen institutional structures to implement the Biological Diversity Act as it will promote harmony, synergy, and linkages between conservation and management of biological diversity and associated traditional knowledge.”
The effective implementation of the Act will ensure the empowerment of people and the conservation of resources.
Against this backdrop, to commemorate the World Nature Conservation Day from July 27 to 28, 2022, Hidayatullah National Law University along with the Chhattisgarh State Biodiversity Board is organizing a National Level Conference on Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Biodiversity: Problems and Prospects.
Objectives of the Conference
The conference aims to bring civil society, government agencies, academia, research scholars, and students to deliberate on the obstacles faced in preserving traditional knowledge.
It will also include discussions on the potential of the Biodiversity Act to promote traditional knowledge and the prospect of the Act to economically empower the community.
Who may Participate?
Academicians, Professionals, Practitioners, Researchers, Students of law, social science and environmental science, and other stakeholders may participate.
Sub-Themes
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Legal protections for traditional knowledge and biodiversity
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Role of Institutions/Civil Society in the protection of Traditional
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Knowledge and Biodiversity
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Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge
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Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity 03
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Business and Biodiversity
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Corporate responsibility and Biodiversity Conservation
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Biodiversity and Corporate Social Responsibility
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Community Rights and International Framework
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Indigenous Knowledge and Environment Protection
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Traditional Knowledge and World Trade
Note: These sub-themes are only suggestive and not exhaustive. Papers that are not covered under the above-mentioned sub-themes yet hold relevance in the thrust area may also be considered.
Formatting and Submission Guidelines
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The abstract of 200 – 250 words accompanied by a brief profile of the author/s indicating his/her email ID, contact number, designation, and official address.
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The word limit for a full paper along with an abstract is 2500 – 3000 words (excluding footnotes) submitted in MS Word Format.
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It must be typed in Times New Roman Font Size 12 on A4 size paper with a 1” margin on all sides with 1.5 line spacing.
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Plagiarized papers shall be summarily rejected.
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For references and bibliography, the author(s) are required to follow the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.
Registration Fee
Note: Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted with the submission of registration fees by both authors separately.
Registration Process
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Register through the Google form given at the end of the post.
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Submit full paper along with abstract at the time of registration.
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Payment of fee after the paper is accepted.
Mode & Location
Hybrid: Online and at HNLU, Raipur Campus
Important Dates
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Deadline for the Submission of Full Paper along with Abstract: July 22, 2022
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Intimation of Acceptance for Paper Presentation: July 23, 2022
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Deadline for Registration & Fee Payment (only if the paper is accepted): July 24, 2022
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Date of Conference: July 27-28, 2022
Contact
Dr Ankit Awasthi (Secretary) at conference@hnlu.ac.in
OR +91 73552 35075 OR +91 99195 21188.
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