About the Event:
The Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws at Dharmashastra National Law University, in collaboration with the WTO Chairs Programme, is organising an International Symposium on “Carbon Governance and Global Justice: Reconciling Trade Competitiveness and Climate Responsibility”.
The symposium aims to foster meaningful dialogue at the intersection of international trade law, climate policy, and sustainable development, bringing together experts from academia, government, and industry.
Event Dates:
• 24 April 2026
• 25 April 2026
Key Theme:
• Carbon Governance & Global Justice
• Trade Competitiveness vs Climate Responsibility
Distinguished Speakers Include:
• Ujal Singh Bhatia – Former Member, WTO Appellate Body; Former Ambassador of India to WTO
• James J. Nedumpara – Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
• Chandni Raina – Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
• Manwendra K Tiwari – Professor, Chanakya National Law University
• Bose Varghese – Former Senior Director (ESG), Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
• Seetharaman Sampath – Co-Founder, Sarvada Legal
• Prachi Priya – VP & Head, Policy Advocacy, Hindalco Industries Limited
• Shalini D – Principal Scientist, CSIR National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
• Pradeep Kulshreshtha – Dean, Bennett University
• Surendra Singh – Director, RDVV Jabalpur
• Gargi Chakrabarti – Dean (Academics), DNLU
• Rosmy Joan – Director, CITBL, NALSAR University of Law
• Ankit Awasthi – Head, Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies, Hidayatullah National Law University
• Shruti Nandwana – Director, Centre for Corporate Laws, DNLU
• Sakshi Mishra – Legal Counsel, Engie India
• Sunanda Tewari – Consultant, CTIL, IIFT
Why Attend:
• Engage with leading experts on global trade and climate governance
• Gain insights into evolving WTO frameworks and environmental regulations
• Explore intersections of law, policy, sustainability, and economics
• Network with professionals from academia, government, and industry
Final Note:
This symposium presents a valuable platform for in-depth discussions on balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility, a critical issue in today’s global legal landscape.
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