The Faculty of Law at the University of Ljubljana is set to host the ClimateXLaw Conference on September 10–11, 2026. This interdisciplinary event aims to explore how legal frameworks can be reimagined to address climate change as a persistent, systemic issue rather than a temporary crisis.
Traditional legal approaches often treat climate change as an emergency, a perspective that may not fully capture its enduring and pervasive impacts. The conference seeks to foster dialogue on the limitations of current legal responses, identify normative and structural gaps, and explore innovative legal, regulatory, and governance approaches that align with socio-ecological sustainability and justice. ([climatexlaw.com](https://www.climatexlaw.com/?utm_source=openai))
Scholars and practitioners from various disciplines are invited to contribute, including those from the social sciences, environmental sciences, economics, political science, philosophy, urban studies, and technology studies. The conference encourages submissions that engage with normative, doctrinal, theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented questions. ([climatexlaw.com](https://www.climatexlaw.com/apply?utm_source=openai))
Indicative themes for the conference include:
- Climate change law beyond the “emergency” paradigm
- Climate change, air pollution, and public health
- Protection of oceans, forests, biodiversity, and ecosystems
- Access to water and climate-related resource governance
- Sustainable development and environmental governance
- Human rights, environmental protection, and climate justice
- Environmental protection in armed conflicts
- Indigenous peoples, traditional knowledge, and environmental law
- International trade, investment protection, and climate change
- Sustainable energy production and environmental regulation
- Artificial intelligence and digital tools in climate governance
- Cities, urban governance, and climate resilience
Submissions are invited in the following formats:
- Individual paper abstracts (up to 300 words)
- Panel proposals (3–5 presentations, panel abstract up to 300 words)
- Poster presentations (abstracts up to 300 words)
Key dates to note:
- Abstract submission deadline: March 31, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: April 30, 2026
Accepted abstracts will be presented at the conference and published in the conference proceedings with a DOI. Selected contributors may be invited to submit full papers for a post-conference edited volume. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. ([climatexlaw.com](https://www.climatexlaw.com/apply?utm_source=openai))
For more information and to submit proposals, visit the conference website: https://www.climatexlaw.com/