Call for Papers 1: Theorising the New Age of Environmental Human Rights Law

For the main conference, we invite abstracts of up to 200 words on the theoretical dimensions of environmental human rights law. Abstracts should touch on one or more of the four themes, broadly construed. We welcome submissions from legal scholars, philosophers, political theorists, and social scientists more generally.

The deadline for abstracts is 6 July 2026. Notification of acceptance will be given by 13 July 2026. Presenters will be expected to present in person on 17 or 18 September. Selected contributors may later be invited to submit full papers for a special issue of a leading journal.

Abstracts should be submitted here.

For enquiries contact: j.letwin@lancaster.ac.uk

Call for Papers 2: PGR Roundtable on Environmental Justice

For the PGR Roundtable, we invite abstracts of up to 200 words from PGRs working on the environment, human rights, and climate justice, broadly construed. This Roundtable will offer a dedicated space for emerging scholars to present their research, to discuss it, and to get feedback from leading academics. The Roundtable will be part of the larger conference and will take place on the final afternoon of that larger conference. Presenters at the PGR event will be invited to attend the main conference.

The deadline for abstracts is 6 July 2026. Notification of acceptance will be given by 13 July 2026. Successful applicants will also be asked to submit a short discussion paper of up to 1,500 words by 21 August 2026. These papers will be circulated among roundtable participants and commentators in advance of the conference to facilitate discussion and feedback.

Subject to demand and eligibility, and thanks to SLS, funding is available to support the participation of selected PGR presenters. Applicants may indicate in the submission form whether they require assistance with travel and/or accommodation costs. We particularly welcome applications from researchers at advanced stages of their doctoral studies, as well as scholars from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions.

Abstracts should be submitted here.

For enquiries contact: k.neaves@lancaster.ac.uk or c.cornejomartinez@lancaster.ac.uk