Call for Papers by Ramaiah College of Law, Bengaluru [Vol. IX]

About Ramaiah College of Law, Bengaluru

Ramaiah College of Law (RCL) is a premier law college situated in Bengaluru, imparting quality legal education since 1995. Apart from regular academic activities, the Institution strives to contribute to research in the field of law.

The Editorial Board of M.S. Ramaiah Journal of Law (MSRJL) hereby invites articles from academicians, law professionals, research scholars and students of law. The Journal is an annual, ISSN (0975-9905) certified, blind peer-reviewed publication of RCL, which marked its beginning in 2010.

This journal on climate change aims to inspire critical analysis and drive impactful solutions for a sustainable future. We invite contributors to explore pressing environmental challenges and address emerging issues with innovative, practical, and human-centered approaches. Submissions that blend theoretical insights with empirical research are highly encouraged to foster meaningful dialogue and actionable outcomes.

Theme

Climate Change

Subthemes

Climate Change and Marginalized Communities

• The impact of climate change on marginalized communities, including heightened vulnerability to natural disasters, displacement, and loss of livelihoods.
• The challenges faced by marginalized communities in adapting to climate change, such as limited access to resources, information, and decision-making processes.
• Strategies to empower marginalized communities in combating climate change, including equitable policy-making, grassroots initiatives, and sustainable development practices.

Climate Change and Human Rights

• The impact of climate change on fundamental human rights, including the right to life, health, water, food, and shelter.
• The challenges in addressing climate change through a human rights lens, such as insufficient legal frameworks, lack of accountability, and disparities in global responsibilities.
• Approaches to safeguard human rights in the face of climate change, including climate justice advocacy, inclusive policy-making, and international cooperation.

Climate Change and Mitigation Measures

• The role of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices in mitigating climate change impacts.
• Challenges in implementing mitigation measures, including financial constraints, technological gaps, and resistance from key stakeholders.
• Strategies to enhance global and local efforts for effective mitigation, such as international cooperation, policy innovation, and community-driven initiatives.

Climate Change and Adaptability

• The significance of adaptability in building resilience against the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels.
• Challenges in fostering adaptability, including inadequate resources, lack of awareness, and institutional barriers.
• Strategies to enhance climate adaptability, such as community-based solutions, capacity building, and integrating adaptation into policy frameworks.

Climate Change and Sustainable Development

• The interconnection between climate change and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for environmentally, socially, and economically balanced solutions.
• Challenges in aligning climate action with sustainable development goals, including resource constraints, competing priorities, and policy gaps.
• Strategies to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation into sustainable development practices, such as green technologies, circular economies, and inclusive policy making.

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit: 3,000 – 6,000 words (all word limits are exclusive of footnotes)
• Abstract: The article should be preceded by an abstract of not more than 250 words.
• Authorship: Submissions are invited from students, academicians, research scholars and practitioners of law. Co-authorship up to a maximum of two authors is permitted.
• Citation Style: The article shall adhere to OSCOLA 4^th edition.

Formatting Guidelines

• The submission must be word processed and in Times New Roman.
• The main text should be in font size 12 and footnotes in font size 10 size of the Title shall be 16 and bold.
• A line spacing of 1.5 for the main text and 1.0 for footnotes should be followed.
• Text should be justified throughout.
• All paragraphs must begin with a one-inch indent.
• All hyperlinks must be in black and must not be underlined.
• Pages are to be numbered using the automatic page numbering function.
• Decimal system of headings with no more than four levels may be used.
• Headings shall be capitalized (capitalize all words except articles, prepositions, and conjunctions). They shall be aligned to the left.
• Submissions in pdf shall not be accepted.
• The Journal encourages the use of gender-neutral language.
• All the received articles/research papers will be subject to a plagiarism check.
• All submissions will go through an initial round of review and selection by the Editorial Board and then be sent for blind peer- review, before being finalised for publication.  
• Authors are required to obtain written permission for the use of any copyrighted material in the manuscript and communicate the same to the Editorial Board.
• Authors are required to mail two copies of the article: one copy must provide the author’s details (including name and institutional affiliation), and the other without any reference to the author(s) on their affiliation.
• The subject of the mail should be “MSRJL Volume IX, 2025” and should contain the name of the author(s), institutional affiliation, mobile number(s) and email id(s).
• The mail should also include a duly completed, signed and scanned copy of the declaration (draft attached as Annexure I).
• Decision of the Editorial Board with respect to the selection of articles will be final.
• Text should be justified throughout, with the first line of each paragraph indented (except where it immediately follows a heading). Also justify footnotes, the abstract and acknowledgments. Quotations of more than 50 words should be set off clearly by indenting (both left and right). For quotations of 50 words or less, use double quotation marks for direct quotations and single quotation marks for quotations within quotations. Abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter. All tables are to be numbered using Arabic numerals.

Important Dates

• Last date for submission of abstract and full paper: 15.03.2025.
• Intimation of selected articles: 15.04.2025.
• Tentative date of release of publication: 01.06.2025.

Contact

For any details or queries a mail can be sent to: msrlawjournal@msrcl.org



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