National Essay Writing Competition by NLU Assam [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 9K]
About the Centre
The Centre for Environmental Law, Advocacy and Research (CELAR), the first of its kind in North-East India, is devoted to strengthening and contributing to the jurisprudence on environmental law, under the auspices of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam.
CELAR endeavours to be a torchbearer of NLUJAA’s mission to translate legal knowledge and skills into an instrument that addresses various environmental concerns of the country, especially the North-Eastern region of India. Through this National Essay Writing Competition, we endeavour to facilitate better and greater ideas to create a community of environmentally conscious individuals from legal and non-legal fraternities.
About the WWF- India
The World Wild Fund for Nature – India is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using credible scientific research to protect nature and combat the greatest risks to Earth’s biodiversity. Their goal is to create a world where humans coexist peacefully with the natural world. To achieve this, they focus on preserving and revitalizing biodiversity, the intricate network that sustains all living beings; minimizing humanity’s impact on the environment; and promoting the responsible management of natural resources to support both the present and future of our planet.
About the Competition
The Essay Writing Competition will be held in collaboration with WWF-India (Assam State Office). The competition will focus on the World Environment Day 2024 theme of “land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience”. It provides a platform for individuals from varied backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives to unite and express their thoughts, concerns, and solutions regarding the environmental challenges our planet faces.
Through participation, individuals not only contribute to a crucial global dialogue but also have the opportunity to impact policy and practice in meaningful ways. In collaboration with WWF-India (Assam State Office), we aim to bring out the opinions capable of driving transformative action, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for our planet. Registration for this event is free. Prizes worth INR 9,000/- to be won.
Prizes
- Winner: INR 4,000 + Publication in Lex Terra
- Runners-up: INR 3,000 + Publication in Lex Terra
- Second Runners-up: INR 2,000 + Publication in Lex Terra
- Online Certificates of Merit to Top 10 Participants
- Online Certificate of Participation to All
Submission Procedure
Click Here To Submit.
Manuscripts sent via email shall not be considered.
Contact Information
In case of any queries, please write to celar@nluassam.ac.in.
The brochure and guidelines are here.
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