About GMU
Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is a premier institution dedicated to excellence in maritime education, research, and policy development. Established to advance specialized knowledge in maritime law, shipping, logistics, and international trade, the university aims to develop skilled professionals and future leaders for the global maritime sector.
About GNLU
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a premier law university established by the Government of Gujarat under the GNLU Act, 2003, and recognized by the BCI and UGC. The university is known for its excellence in legal education, interdisciplinary research, moot court achievements, and focus on national development through law and legal processes.
About the Competition
DNLU Centre for Research in Environmental Law, in collaboration with the GNLU Centre for Environment, Sustainability, and Climate Justice and Gujarat Maritime University, presents the 1st National Article Writing Competition. The competition aims to promote critical and interdisciplinary discourse on pressing environmental, climate, and sustainability issues through legal research and innovative scholarship.
Themes
- Ecocide as the Fifth International Crime — expanding the jurisdiction of the ICC.
- Rights of Indigenous Communities — legal protection of traditional knowledge in climate governance.
- Airspace Pollution — the regulatory vacuum in atmospheric environmental law.
- ESG Fraud & Greenwashing — rethinking corporate accountability.
- Climate Surveillance & Data Colonialism — power and technology in the Global South.
- Sustainable Development vs. Energy Security — legal tensions in a climate crisis.
- Geopolitical Fragmentation — a Global South perspective on international environmental law.
- Sustainable Finance & Banking Regulation — aligning capital flows with climate commitments.
- Investor–State Arbitration vs. Environmental Regulation — rebalancing sovereignty.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit in Microsoft Word format (.doc / .docx).
- Include an abstract not exceeding 250 words, indicating the chosen theme.
- One entry per participant, for one theme only.
- Co-authorship permitted up to two (2) authors.
- Word limit of 3,000 words, excluding footnotes.
- Work must be original and the bona fide work of the participant.
- Not submitted for any other competition or purpose.
Important Dates
- Opening of Registration & Submissions: 10 June
- Last Day of Registration: 15 July
- Last Day of Submission: 31 July
- Announcement of Results: 30 August
Registration Fees
- General
- Single Author: Rs. 350
- Co-authorship: Rs. 600
- DNLU, GNLU, GMU Students
- Single Author: Rs. 250
- Co-authorship: Rs. 400
Prizes
- 1st Prize: Rs. 21000
- 2nd Prize: Rs. 15000
- 3rd Prize: Rs. 9000
Certifications and Benefits
- Internship Opportunity: For selected participants
- Certificate of Merit: For the top 10 Authors
- Certification of Publication: For the top 10 Articles and for all valid submissions.
Registration Procedure
For registration and submissions, forms are given:
- Submission Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenmn8g_nxqgfDxYoFkuTCuaVB_njn3Fb07Ino7KoEYnzyZxw/viewform
- Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez8EANzQSunQcqtHWUY1Hce91Py6rANAvvD_bD2AnpXOpRyA/viewform
Contact Details
- Dirshi Shah: +91 63521 06852
- Shriya Singh: +91 91407 18953
- Mohak Chaudhary: +91 88240 13522
- Deshna Jain: +91 94141 03196
