Recent Developments in Environmental Law

About the Opportunity

Dr. Naseema P.K, Assistant Professor, AMU Malappuram, Centre & Dr. Alka Bharati,Assistant Professor, B.P.S Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonepat invite academicians,practitioners, policymakers, and research scholars to contribute chapters to an upcoming edited volume focusing on the evolving landscape of environmental law in India and its interplay with  international legal developments. This edited book will provide a comprehensive analysis of recent legislative, judicial, and policy changes, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental governance in a globalized world.

Relevance

An edited book on environmental law is highly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving legal and  ecological landscape. This compilation brings together diverse perspectives offering a comprehensive and multidisciplinary understanding of key environmental issues and serves as a valuable academic and practical resource, covering contemporary legal developments, case studies, and international obligations related to climate change, biodiversity, pollution control,and sustainable development. Edited volumes has a further scope for the inclusion of region-specific insights and comparative analyses, making them especially useful.

Topics

• Constitutional Mandates in India for a better environment
• Judicial Innovations for a ‘Green India’
  • Analysis of landmark judgments recognizing the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
  • The role of the judiciary in enforcing environmental norms and addressing climate change-related issues.
• Legislative and Policy Reforms:
  • Examination of recent amendments to key environmental statutes, such as the Environment (Protection) Act, Forest (Conservation) Act, and Wildlife Protection Act.
  • Implementation and impact of the End-of-Life Vehicles Rules, 2025, and the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
• Institutional Mechanisms and Regulatory Bodies:
  • Evaluation of the functioning and effectiveness of institutions like the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).
  • Assessment of new regulatory frameworks and their enforcement mechanisms.
• Climate Change Litigation and Policy:
  • Exploration of climate change-related litigation in Indian courts and its influence on policy formulation.
  • India’s commitments under international climate agreements and their domestic implementation.
• International Environmental Law Developments:
  • Analysis of recent international treaties and agreements, such as the High Seas Treaty and the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty.
  • The impact of international legal developments on India’s environmental policies and laws.
• Comparative Environmental Law:
  • Comparative studies of environmental legal frameworks between India and other jurisdictions.
  • Lessons learned and best practices in environmental governance.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts of 300-500 words outlining the proposed chapter’s scope, methodology, and relevance to the volume’s themes.
• A brief bio-note of the author(s), including institutional affiliation and contact information.
• Final chapters should be between 6000 to 7,000 words, including references.
• Open for Academicians, Researchers, Practitioners and Scholars having expertise in the given themes
• Co-authorship: Co-authorship of maximum two Authors is allowed.
• Publication Charges: Rs 900/- for Academicians and Practitioners and Rs 500/- for research Scholars
• ILI citation style is preferred
• To be submitted in Times New Roman, font size 12pt and double spaced. Main Title should be in full capitals, bold and centered in font size 12pt.Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 12pt.

Important dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 30-11.2025
• Full Chapter Submission: 28.2.2026
• Peer Review Feedback: Within 3 Weeks of Submission of final paper
• Final Revised Chapter Submission: Within 2 weeks of feedback
• Expected Publication Date: 30-6.2026

Review Process

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Notification of acceptance and suggested revisions will be communicated promptly. Book will be published with ISBN number from a reputed publisher.

Contact

Dr. Naseema P.K, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Law, AMU Centre, Malappuram,
Phone: 8129808062, Email: [email protected]

Dr. Alka Bharati, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Law, B.P.SM.V, Sonepat,
Phone: 9671647922, Email: [email protected]