<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>The <span class="key-term" data-definition="Centre for Trade and Investment Law – a research unit under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry that analyses trade‑related legal issues (GS3: Economy)">CTIL</span> at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, in partnership with the Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws (<span class="key-term" data-definition="CITIL – academic centre at Dharmashastra National Law University focusing on trade and investment law (GS3: Economy)">CITIL</span>), organised a two‑day WTO‑Chairs Programme symposium titled “Carbon Governance and Global Justice: Reconciling Trade Competitiveness and Climate Responsibility”. The event was held on <strong>24‑25 April 2026</strong> at Dharmashastra National Law University (<span class="key-term" data-definition="DNLU – a premier law university in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (GS2: Polity)">DNLU</span>), Jabalpur.
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<h3>Key Developments</h3>
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<li>Inaugural address by former WTO Appellate Body Member and ex‑Ambassador <strong>Ujal Singh Bhatia</strong>, who underscored the inseparability of <span class="key-term" data-definition="Carbon Governance – the set of policies and mechanisms that regulate carbon emissions to meet climate goals (GS3: Environment)">Carbon Governance</span> and global justice.</li>
<li>First panel examined legal, ethical and economic dimensions of <span class="key-term" data-definition="Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – a trade tool that levies fees on imported goods based on their carbon intensity to prevent carbon leakage (GS3: Environment)">CBAM</span> and other carbon pricing mechanisms.</li>
<li>Second‑day panel deliberated on equitable climate action under international trade law, stressing the need for developing nations to secure fair outcomes.</li>
<li>Four technical sessions chaired by senior legal scholars and practitioners explored trade‑policy, intellectual‑property and ESG intersections.</li>
<li>Valedictory ceremony featured High Court Judge <strong>Justice Vivek Agarwal</strong>, who highlighted the role of robust legal frameworks in harmonising industrial growth with environmental sustainability.</li>
<li>Announcement of the top five research papers and distribution of participation certificates.</li>
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<h3>Important Facts</h3>
<p>The symposium brought together academicians, researchers, professionals and students from across India. Key participants included:</p>
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<li><span class="key-term" data-definition="ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance criteria used to assess corporate sustainability and ethical impact (GS4: Ethics)">ESG</span> expert <strong>Bose Varghese</strong> (former Senior Director, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas).</li>
<li>Intellectual‑property scholar <strong>Dr. Gargi Chakrabarti</strong> (DNLU).</li>
<li>Policy‑advocacy leader <strong>Ms. Prachi Priya</strong> (Hindalco Industries, Aditya Birla Group).</li>
<li>Legal scholars <strong>Dr. Ankit Awasthi</strong>, <str
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