Centre for Studies in Environmental Law (CSEL)
Vision
The Centre for Studies in Environmental Law (CSEL) at School of Law, the NorthCap University envisages to transform the legal framework and institutional practices to protect our planet’s ecological integrity and a sustainable future through innovative research and advocacy on environmental law. The centre chiefly focuses on environmental law in India and the world. CSEL thereby envisions to play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future, ensuring that legal frameworks effectively protect the environment while promoting an overall social and economic well-being.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a platform for research, education, and advocacy on issues of environmental law, and to contribute to the development of effective and just environmental laws policies. We aim to foster a community of legal and interdisciplinary scholars, practitioners, and stakeholders who share a commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.
The Centre for Studies in Environmental Law (CSEL) is committed to:
- Conducting cutting-edge research on environmental law and policy issues
- Providing high-quality education and training programs for students, practitioners, and policymakers
- Promoting public awareness and engagement on issues of environmental law
- Supporting the development of effective and just environmental policies and laws
- Collaborating with governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to advance environmental protection and sustainable development
About
CILS is a research centre dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of environmental law, promoting sustainable development, preventing climate change and protecting the natural environment. The centre demonstrates a commitment to advancing research that examines the complex intersections of environmental law with the multifarious issues affecting the world today. The Centre was initially established as the Centre for Development of Energy and Environmental Policies (CDEEP) in the year 2017. However, since this specialised research centre belongs to the School of Law, its name has recently been rechristened as the Centre for Studies in Environmental Law or CSEL. Recently, in March 2025, the centre has initiated its annual flagship conference with the debut theme on “Conceptualising Legal Framework and Policies on Coastal Zones of India”.
Two-Day National Conference on “Conceptualising Legal Framework and Policies on Coastal Zones of India”, March 2025
The CSEL had organised its first national level conference on “Conceptualising Legal Framework and Policies on Coastal Zones of India” on the 28th and 29th March 2025. The conference brought to the fore the scholarly efforts in the form of wholesome and productive research papers from students, scholars, practitioners and advocacy organisations from across the country. It included contributions from scholars and academicians from various state and central universities, apart from a few institutions of national importance.
Internationally renowned environmental law expert, Professor (Dr.) Bharat H Desai, delivering the Keynote Address at the Two-Day National Conference on 28th March 2025
Prof. (Dr.) Bharat Desai, formerly Jawaharlal Nehru Chair on International Environmental Law, Government of India and Prof (Dr.) Manjula Batra grace the inaugural session of the conference
