Call for Abstracts: XI Coimbra International Conference on Human Rights 2026
The XI Coimbra International Conference on Human Rights invites researchers, academicians, legal scholars, environmental experts, and interdisciplinary professionals to submit abstracts for an international symposium titled “Intersectionality and Environmental Justice in International Law: Critical Perspectives on Protection and Accountability.”
This global academic event will be conducted online from 13–15 October 2026 and aims to encourage critical discussions on environmental justice, climate governance, human rights, and international law.
About the Conference
The XI Coimbra International Conference on Human Rights is an international academic platform focused on contemporary human rights issues, legal developments, and interdisciplinary research. The conference brings together scholars, researchers, students, policymakers, and legal professionals from across the world to discuss emerging challenges in international human rights law and global governance.
The 2026 edition of the conference will particularly focus on the relationship between environmental harm, structural inequality, climate governance, and international accountability mechanisms.
Official Website: Coimbra International Conference on Human Rights
About the Symposium
The symposium titled “Intersectionality and Environmental Justice in International Law: Critical Perspectives on Protection and Accountability” is co-coordinated by Juliane Tedesco Andretta and fellow academic collaborators.
The symposium encourages interdisciplinary and critical research contributions examining how environmental degradation and climate-related harms disproportionately impact communities facing multiple forms of marginalisation.
The discussion aims to analyse the limitations of international legal frameworks in addressing environmental injustice and structural inequalities through an intersectional lens.
Key Themes of the Symposium
Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts related to the following themes:
Intersectionality in International Law
- Origins and evolution of intersectionality theory
- Intersectionality as a methodological framework
- Engagement between intersectionality and international legal scholarship
- Structural discrimination and human rights protections
- Marginalised identities in global legal systems
Environmental Justice and Climate Governance
- Climate justice and vulnerable communities
- International environmental law and accountability
- Access to remedy in environmental harm cases
- Critical perspectives on global climate governance
- Human rights-based approaches to environmental protection
- Legal responsibility for environmental damage
Important Details
- Conference Name: XI Coimbra International Conference on Human Rights
- Mode: Online
- Conference Dates: 13–15 October 2026
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 5 June 2026
- Language for Submission: English
Who Should Apply
This call for abstracts is suitable for:
- Law students and legal researchers
- Human rights scholars
- Environmental law experts
- Climate justice researchers
- Academicians and university faculty
- Social science researchers
- Policy analysts and interdisciplinary scholars
How to Submit Abstracts
Researchers and interested participants must submit abstracts through the official conference platform.
Submission Portal: Official Abstract Submission Platform
Applicants are advised to review the detailed submission guidelines, formatting requirements, and eligibility criteria available on the official website before submitting their abstracts.
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