Themes

A. Legal Frameworks for Animal and Wildlife Conservation

  • International treaties and conventions (CITES, CBD, CMS, etc.)
  • National and regional conservation laws: Successes and gaps
  • Indigenous rights and legal mechanisms for protecting wildlife
  • The role of courts and environmental litigation in wildlife conservation
  • Corporate accountability and legal responsibilities in biodiversity protection

B. Challenges in Implementing Conservation Laws and Policies

  • Enforcement challenges: Poaching, illegal trade, and wildlife crime
  • Conflicts between economic development and conservation efforts
  • Role of local communities in conservation law enforcement
  • Funding and resource limitations in conservation policymaking
  • Transboundary conservation and legal cooperation

C. Emerging Issues and Innovations in Conservation Policy

  • The role of technology in conservation (AI, drones, DNA tracking)
  • Ethical considerations in wildlife tourism and conservation
  • Climate change and its legal implications for species protection
  • Animal welfare laws and their integration into wildlife conservation policies
  • Sustainable development and biodiversity conservation: Finding the balance

D. The Path Forward: Integrated Solutions for Sustainability

  • Goal 15: Life on Land.
  • Safeguarding Habitats: Integrating Animal Rights with Environmental Conservation Efforts.
  • Integrating Animal Welfare into Environmental Protection: Promoting Sustainable Ecosystems through Humane and Ecological Balance.
  • Bridging the gap between technology, policy, Justice and community action.
  • Encouraging interdisciplinary approaches to tackle climate change and inequality.
  • Visioning a sustainable future driven by collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

E. The Legal Status and Welfare of Domesticated Animals: From Companions to Commodities

  • Legal Dimensions of Domesticated Animal Welfare
  • Domestic Animals and Welfare Within Conservation Agendas
  • Legal Implications of Animal Testing in the Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Legal Implications of Poultry Farming, Meat Industry, and Conservation
  • Companion Animal Welfare: combating pet overpopulation, stray animal management, breeding regulations and preventing cruelty and abandonment.
The above mentioned themes are exhaustive in nature and can include other relevant topics.

Target Audience:

  • Academicians and Legal Experts.
  • Environmental lawyers and legal scholars.
  • Conservationists, Government Policymakers and Regulators.
  • Environmental NGOs and advocacy groups.
  • Indigenous leaders and community representatives
  • Students and research Scholars in Legal studies and related fields
  • International Participants

Location and Date:

Location: Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
Dates: 16 th & 17 th January 2026

Expected Outcomes:

  • Increased legal awareness and the role of technology in achieving sustainable development.
  • Concrete recommendations for aligning technological innovation with the SDGs.
  • New partnerships among stakeholders from academia, industry, and government.
  • Actionable strategies for ethical and inclusive innovation practices.
  • A published report summarizing key insights, case studies, and future directions.

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