1st Environmental Law Essay Competition 2013

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28 Aug 2013 10:53 AM IST

  • 1st Environmental Law Essay Competition 2013

    The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences is hosting the first Environmental Law Essay Competition 2013. This is a maiden initiative by the Society for Environmental Awareness and Activism (SEAA) in order to create a common platform for learning and creating environmental awareness in order to exchange ideas for conserving our depleting ecosystem.Themes of Essay competition:1. A...

    The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences is hosting the first Environmental Law Essay Competition 2013. This is a maiden initiative by the Society for Environmental Awareness and Activism (SEAA) in order to create a common platform for learning and creating environmental awareness in order to exchange ideas for conserving our depleting ecosystem.

    Themes of Essay competition:

    1. A Critique of the Biodiversity Act: Legal Loopholes and Suggestions

    2. Environment Impact Assessment: Do we really need a shift from EIA?

    3. Implementation of the Forest Act, 2006 in Tiger Reserves: An interplay between the Indian Forests Act, 1927 and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 in areas declared to be critical habitats for tigers

    Awards:

    1st Prize: Rs. 5,500

    2nd Prize: Rs. 3,000

    3rd Prize: Rs. 1,500

    Important Dates:

    Submission of Abstract: 15th September 2013

    Final Submission of the essay: 30th October 2013

    Announcement of Result: First week of January 2014

    The Abstract and final Essay should be sent to seaa.nujs@gmail.com by 15th September 2013 and 30th October respectively.

    For further queries contact:

    Shruthee Srinivasan (09831506032)

    Ashi Gupta (09748805176)

    Aman Gupta (08697366874)

    More details can be found here.
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