Gujarat National Law University and International Seabed Authority- International Conference for law students on Seabed Mining: Multidimensional Approaches and Challenges on 14th February 2023.

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  • The International Conference on Seabed Mining: Multidimensional Approaches and Challenges, adopts a unique multidisciplinary approach by focusing on the legal, regulatory, scientific, environmental and economic perspectives of seabed mining. Central to its theme is raising awareness of the important role of the International Seabed Authority and its involvement in creating a regime for deepsea mining.
  • Experts from various Indian government bodies like that from the policy and regulatory field, mining companies, marine research centres, etc. will be a part of the conference to have a confluence with the International Seabed Authority.
  • Through the rich and wide range of contributions, participants will be able to draw interesting new insight into the Authority’s evolutionary work as well as its legal framework.
  • The event will have two phases,
  • Phase I: Round Table Discussion with the different stakeholders and the Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority and his delegation.
  • Phase II: Paper presentations This Conference is aimed at students, educators, researchers, academicians, practitioners, professionals, policy-makers, bureaucrats and other stakeholders to come together and discuss and disseminate the different aspects of seabed mining.
  • The multidisciplinary approach would mean to invite different arguments in the form of a round table discussion representing research institutes, academic institutes, start-ups and industries from the perspective of legal and regulatory issues, scientific requirements, environmental hazards and the economic outcome involved in the action of seabed mining.
  • Theme of the Conference: “Seabed Mining: Multidimensional Approaches and Challenges”

Important Dates

  • Last date for submission of extended abstract – 28th January 2023
  • Publication of selected abstracts – 1st February 2023
  • Last date for registration for participation – 5th February 2023
  • Conference date: 14th February 2023 Time: 10.00 AM to 06.00 PM
  • Venue: Vitan I, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, India

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