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About the Journal on Environmental Law Policy and Development:

Journal on Environmental Law Policy and Development, is an annual peer reviewed journal of the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA). Eight volumes of the Journal have been released. Over the years, the Journal has featured articles on different themes of environmental law ranging from the governing principles of environmental law, the adjudicatory authorities and their roles in dispensing environmental justice, waste management and climate change to other contemporary issues in the domain of environmental law and policy.

JELPD is a double blind peer reviewed journal with an ISSN: 2348-7046.

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Ceera-nlsiu follows strict ethical standards for publication to ensure integrity, quality and standard in all its research publications. all submissions made to the journal shall be governed by the following policy:.

WHAT TO SUBMIT? 1. Long Articles (5000-8000 words, exclusive of footnotes).

2. Short Articles (3000 -5000 words, exclusive of footnotes).

3. Case Comments, Legislative Briefs, Law Commission Report/Review (1500-2500 words, exclusive of footnotes).

4. Book Review (700-1500 words, exclusive of footnotes).

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1. The paper should be free from all grammatical and spelling errors. 2. 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,  line spacing 1.5 and the text should be justified . 3. A one-line gap must be maintained between all paragraphs and headings. 4. All hyperlinks must be in black colour and must not be underlined. 5. Heading levels should be clearly indicated. 6. Citations should appear as footnotes that are numbered consecutively. The Journal does not accept in-text citations and endnotes. 7. Tables, if included should be self-explanatory, numbered serially and accompanied by concise titles and sources. 8. Figures and images if included should be submitted in a separate file along with the manuscript in word format (.doc). Images and figures taken from external sources should be adequately captioned; sources acknowledged and should be of high resolution. 9.The manuscript must not contain the name of the author(s) or his/her institutional affiliation or any other information. A separate cover letter containing the name of the author(s), professional information, contact details, and other relevant information must be provided. 10.   Only articles in English will be considered for publication. 11. Manuscripts submitted shall be understood as final versions, subject to subsequent corrections suggested by the Chief Editor. 12.    Manuscripts should be submitted electronically, in Word format, via e-mail to  [email protected] . 13. Manuscripts submitted to this Journal must not have been published elsewhere previously. If during the review process, the manuscript is accepted for publication in any other Journal, Book, or in any other format, including electronically, the responsibility shall solely lie on the author to immediately inform the Chief Editor and withdraw the manuscript from the review process. 14.   On acceptance of any manuscript for publication, the author would be required to sign a ‘Consent to Publish and Grant of Exclusive Licence’ form.

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Chief-Editor and the Editorial Board shall ensure that the manuscript submitted for review shall remain confidential while under review. Unpublished manuscripts undergoing review and the ones rejected would not be used by the Chief Editor, Editorial Board or Reviewers in any way for the personal advantage of the Editorial Team without the written consent of the author.   Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review would be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage.

Duties of Chief Editor and Reviewers 1. It shall be the responsibility of the Chief Editor to ensure that the peer review process is fair, unbiased, and timely. 2. The Chief Editor shall select reviewers for the manuscripts submitted based on their expertise in the relevant field, keeping in mind the need for diverse and inclusive representation.  3. Any submission made by the Chief Editor or members of the Editorial Board shall be subject to the usual review processes of the Journal independent of the involvement of the relevant author or editor in question. The Chief Editor shall not be involved in decisions about papers which he/she has written him/herself or which have been written by family members or colleagues or which relate to products or services in which the Chief Editor has an interest. A statement of this effect shall be clearly mentioned in any such submission that is published. 4. Reviewers shall bring to the notice of the Chief Editor any suspicion of any breach of research ethics or misconduct, if any. 5. Reviewers shall bring to the notice of the Chief Editor any potential conflicts of interest resulting from any relationship, professional or personal with any of the authors or institutions connected to the manuscripts submitted and recuse himself or herself from reviewing the manuscripts in question.

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Editors-in-Chief Leah Fattor Gabi Rosenfeld  

Executive Editor Owen McAleer  

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UCLA’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change & the Environment hosted its 2023 symposium to explore the laws that are driving the clean energy transition. Leading lawyers, energy experts, environmental advocates and architects of climate legislation shared their visions for how to build up our infrastructure using the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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• Legal implications of the Paris Agreement: Challenges and progress.
• The role of national legal systems in enforcing international climate commitments.
• Carbon pricing mechanisms: A legal analysis of cap-and-trade vs. carbon taxes.
• The role of climate litigation in advancing environmental justice.
• Legal frameworks for climate adaptation in coastal cities.
• The impact of climate change on indigenous peoples’ legal rights.
• International legal responses to climate-induced migration.
• The role of corporate law in regulating corporate responses to climate change.
• Legal challenges in achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
• Comparative analysis of climate change law in developed vs. developing nations.
• Legal frameworks for regulating the aviation and shipping industries’ carbon emissions.
• The role of environmental impact assessments in climate adaptation planning.
• The legal implications of sea-level rise on national sovereignty.
• Renewable energy mandates: Legal frameworks for promoting green energy.
• The role of human rights law in combating climate change.
• Climate change law and environmental refugees: Legal protections and challenges.
• The legal implications of geoengineering as a solution to climate change.
• Legal frameworks for carbon capture and storage technology.
• The role of environmental law in protecting biodiversity from climate impacts.
• Climate finance mechanisms: Legal challenges in funding climate action.

2. Pollution Control and Regulation

• Legal responses to air pollution in urban environments.
• The role of international law in regulating transboundary air pollution.
• The impact of environmental regulation on industrial pollution control.
• Legal frameworks for regulating plastic waste in the ocean.
• Comparative analysis of water pollution laws in different legal systems.
• Legal challenges in controlling agricultural runoff and water pollution.
• The role of environmental law in managing hazardous waste disposal.
• Legal frameworks for reducing chemical pollution in rivers and lakes.
• The impact of air quality regulations on public health.
• International treaties and conventions addressing marine pollution.
• The legal implications of soil contamination on land use policies.
• Legal approaches to reducing vehicle emissions in urban areas.
• The role of international law in preventing oil spills and marine pollution.
• Legal challenges in regulating single-use plastics.
• The impact of industrial regulation on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
• Legal frameworks for regulating e-waste and electronic recycling.
• The role of public participation in enforcing pollution control laws.
• Legal responses to noise pollution in urban and industrial areas.
• International legal mechanisms for addressing acid rain and transboundary pollution.
• The future of environmental regulation in controlling industrial pollution.

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• Legal frameworks for addressing environmental racism.
• The role of public participation in environmental justice advocacy.
• Legal protections for indigenous peoples against environmental degradation.
• The impact of environmental justice movements on shaping environmental law.
• Comparative analysis of environmental justice cases across different legal systems.
• Legal challenges in providing access to clean water in underserved communities.
• The role of human rights law in advancing environmental justice.
• Legal approaches to addressing health disparities caused by environmental hazards.
• The role of environmental law in protecting vulnerable communities from climate change impacts.
• Legal responses to environmental harm caused by extractive industries in developing nations.
• Environmental justice in the context of land use and zoning laws.
• Legal frameworks for holding corporations accountable for environmental harm in marginalized areas.
• The role of international human rights law in enforcing environmental justice.
• Legal strategies for achieving environmental justice in urban planning.
• Legal challenges in addressing environmental justice in environmental impact assessments.
• The role of litigation in advancing environmental justice claims.
• Legal frameworks for protecting low-income communities from air and water pollution.
• The impact of environmental justice laws on public health outcomes.
• Legal approaches to ensuring access to green spaces for marginalized populations.
• The future of environmental justice law in light of global environmental challenges.

4. Wildlife Protection and Biodiversity

• Legal frameworks for protecting endangered species: A comparative analysis.
• The role of international conventions in regulating the trade in endangered species.
• Legal approaches to protecting critical habitats for biodiversity conservation.
• The impact of environmental law on preventing deforestation and habitat loss.
• Legal frameworks for addressing poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
• The role of environmental law in protecting marine biodiversity.
• Comparative analysis of biodiversity laws in different regions.
• The role of national parks and protected areas in biodiversity conservation.
• Legal challenges in protecting migratory species.
• The role of biodiversity conservation laws in addressing climate change impacts on ecosystems.
• Legal responses to the loss of pollinators and its impact on food security.
• The impact of international biodiversity treaties on national legal frameworks.
• Legal approaches to regulating genetic modification and its impact on biodiversity.
• The role of environmental law in protecting coral reefs.
• Legal frameworks for promoting sustainable fisheries management.
• Legal strategies for preventing invasive species from harming ecosystems.
• The role of indigenous knowledge in shaping biodiversity conservation laws.
• Legal challenges in enforcing wildlife protection laws in developing nations.
• The impact of biodiversity laws on agricultural practices.
• The future of biodiversity conservation in international environmental law.

5. Natural Resource Law

• Legal frameworks for managing freshwater resources: A comparative analysis.
• The role of international law in governing shared water resources.
• Legal responses to overfishing and the depletion of marine resources.
• The role of environmental law in promoting sustainable forestry practices.
• Legal challenges in regulating mining activities in environmentally sensitive areas.
• The impact of environmental law on balancing natural resource extraction and conservation.
• Legal approaches to addressing land degradation and desertification.
• The role of law in promoting the sustainable management of wetlands.
• Legal frameworks for addressing conflicts over natural resource ownership and use.
• The role of environmental law in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
• Legal strategies for protecting indigenous land rights in the context of resource extraction.
• The role of environmental law in managing coastal resources.
• Legal frameworks for regulating the use of renewable vs. non-renewable resources.
• The impact of natural resource law on energy production and sustainability.
• Legal challenges in regulating offshore oil and gas exploration.
• The role of environmental law in preventing over-exploitation of natural resources.
• Legal frameworks for managing groundwater resources and preventing contamination.
• The impact of resource extraction laws on local communities and ecosystems.
• Legal responses to the global demand for rare earth minerals and their environmental impact.
• The future of natural resource law in addressing resource scarcity and sustainability.

6. Energy Law and Policy

• Legal frameworks for promoting renewable energy development: A comparative analysis.
• The role of international law in regulating cross-border energy projects.
• Legal challenges in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
• The impact of energy law on the deployment of wind and solar energy projects.
• Legal frameworks for regulating hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
• The role of environmental law in promoting energy efficiency in building codes.
• Legal strategies for incentivizing investment in clean energy technologies.
• Comparative analysis of renewable energy policies in developed vs. developing nations.
• Legal challenges in decommissioning fossil fuel power plants.
• The role of environmental law in addressing the environmental impacts of nuclear energy.
• Legal frameworks for managing the environmental risks of offshore energy production.
• The role of environmental law in promoting community-owned renewable energy projects.
• Legal challenges in balancing energy production with environmental conservation.
• The impact of energy law on national security and energy independence.
• Legal frameworks for regulating the environmental impacts of bioenergy.
• The role of international organizations in promoting global energy sustainability.
• Legal strategies for integrating energy storage into renewable energy policies.
• The role of public participation in shaping energy policy and law.
• Legal challenges in promoting decentralized energy systems in urban areas.
• The future of energy law in addressing global climate change and energy demand.

7. Environmental Impact Assessment

• Legal frameworks for environmental impact assessment (EIA) in development projects.
• Comparative analysis of EIA laws across different legal systems.
• The role of public participation in environmental impact assessment processes.
• Legal challenges in implementing EIA in developing countries.
• The role of strategic environmental assessments in national development planning.
• Legal frameworks for incorporating climate change considerations into EIA.
• The effectiveness of EIA in preventing environmental harm in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Legal challenges in ensuring the enforcement of EIA recommendations.
• The role of environmental law in regulating environmental audits and monitoring.
• Legal frameworks for integrating biodiversity considerations into EIA processes.
• The role of international law in harmonizing EIA standards across borders.
• Legal challenges in addressing social and cultural impacts in EIA.
• The impact of environmental impact assessments on mining projects.
• Legal strategies for improving the transparency of EIA processes.
• The role of environmental law in preventing corruption in EIA approvals.
• Comparative analysis of the role of EIAs in different sectors: energy, transportation, agriculture.
• Legal challenges in conducting EIAs for offshore and marine projects.
• The role of environmental law in promoting cumulative impact assessments.
• Legal frameworks for addressing transboundary impacts in EIA.
• The future of environmental impact assessments in the face of global development pressures.

8. International Environmental Law

• The role of international environmental treaties in shaping national environmental policies.
• Legal frameworks for regulating transboundary environmental pollution.
• The impact of international environmental law on addressing deforestation.
• Legal challenges in enforcing international climate agreements.
• The role of international organizations in promoting environmental governance.
• Legal frameworks for regulating marine pollution under international law.
• Comparative analysis of international legal responses to biodiversity loss.
• The role of international law in addressing environmental crime.
• Legal challenges in protecting the global commons: Antarctica, the high seas, outer space.
• The role of international law in protecting indigenous peoples’ environmental rights.
• Legal strategies for addressing the environmental impacts of international trade.
• The impact of international law on controlling illegal logging and timber trade.
• Legal frameworks for regulating environmental impacts of cross-border infrastructure projects.
• The role of international law in addressing environmental refugees.
• Legal challenges in promoting sustainable development through international agreements.
• The role of international courts in resolving environmental disputes.
• The legal implications of eco-terrorism in international law.
• Legal strategies for ensuring compliance with international environmental obligations.
• The role of international environmental law in managing global fisheries.
• The future of international environmental law in combating climate change.

9. Sustainable Development and Law

• Legal frameworks for balancing economic development and environmental protection.
• The role of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in shaping environmental law.
• Comparative analysis of sustainable development policies across different countries.
• The legal challenges of promoting sustainable urban development.
• Legal strategies for incorporating sustainability into corporate governance.
• The role of environmental law in promoting sustainable agriculture.
• Legal frameworks for regulating green finance and sustainable investments.
• The role of environmental law in promoting circular economy practices.
• Legal challenges in achieving sustainable water management in urban areas.
• The role of environmental law in addressing food security and sustainability.
• Legal frameworks for promoting eco-friendly transportation systems.
• The role of environmental law in promoting sustainable tourism.
• Legal challenges in ensuring sustainable land use in the face of urban expansion.
• The role of public policy in promoting sustainable building practices.
• Legal strategies for integrating social and environmental sustainability into law.
• The impact of international trade law on sustainable development.
• Legal challenges in promoting sustainable resource use in developing countries.
• The role of international law in fostering sustainable development partnerships.
• Legal strategies for achieving the SDGs through environmental governance.
• The future of sustainable development law in a rapidly changing global environment.

10. Environmental Law and Technology

• Legal frameworks for regulating the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI).
• The role of environmental law in promoting green technology innovation.
• Legal challenges in regulating the environmental impacts of digital technologies.
• The role of blockchain technology in improving environmental governance.
• Legal strategies for promoting the use of smart technologies in environmental protection.
• The role of environmental law in regulating geoengineering practices.
• Legal challenges in monitoring the environmental impact of biotechnology.
• The role of environmental law in promoting sustainable energy technologies.
• Legal frameworks for addressing the environmental risks of autonomous vehicles.
• The impact of environmental law on promoting clean technology startups.
• Legal challenges in using big data for environmental protection and conservation.
• The role of environmental law in regulating nanotechnology’s environmental effects.
• Legal strategies for promoting sustainable innovation in the tech industry.
• The role of environmental law in promoting the circular economy through technology.
• Legal frameworks for addressing e-waste management in the tech sector.
• The role of artificial intelligence in monitoring and enforcing environmental law.
• Legal challenges in regulating the environmental impacts of virtual and augmented reality.
• The role of technology in improving public access to environmental information and participation.
• Legal strategies for using drones in environmental monitoring and conservation.
• The future of environmental law in addressing technological advancements.

This comprehensive list of 200 environmental law thesis topics offers students a diverse range of research areas covering the most critical environmental challenges faced today. From climate change law to sustainable development, these topics provide a foundation for meaningful research in an evolving field that is increasingly central to global policy debates. By choosing a topic that addresses current legal frameworks and future innovations, students can contribute to the growing body of scholarship on environmental law and help shape solutions for a more sustainable future.

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Environmental law is an essential area of legal study, given the increasing global focus on sustainability and environmental protection. As environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion become more pressing, the role of law in regulating human interaction with the natural world is gaining significance. Environmental law provides a framework for balancing economic growth with the need to protect ecosystems, reduce environmental harm, and ensure the well-being of future generations. For students of environmental law, selecting the right thesis topic is key to making meaningful contributions to this evolving field. This article explores a range of environmental law thesis topics, covering current issues, recent trends, and future directions.

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