Overview
The CTIL at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, in partnership with the Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws (CITIL), 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 24‑25 April 2026 at Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur.
Key Developments
- Inaugural address by former WTO Appellate Body Member and ex‑Ambassador Ujal Singh Bhatia, who underscored the inseparability of Carbon Governance and global justice.
- First panel examined legal, ethical and economic dimensions of CBAM and other carbon pricing mechanisms.
- Second‑day panel deliberated on equitable climate action under international trade law, stressing the need for developing nations to secure fair outcomes.
- Four technical sessions chaired by senior legal scholars and practitioners explored trade‑policy, intellectual‑property and ESG intersections.
- Valedictory ceremony featured High Court Judge Justice Vivek Agarwal, who highlighted the role of robust legal frameworks in harmonising industrial growth with environmental sustainability.
- Announcement of the top five research papers and distribution of participation certificates.
Important Facts
The symposium brought together academicians, researchers, professionals and students from across India. Key participants included:
- ESG expert Bose Varghese (former Senior Director, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas).
- Intellectual‑property scholar Dr. Gargi Chakrabarti (DNLU).
- Policy‑advocacy leader Ms. Prachi Priya (Hindalco Industries, Aditya Birla Group).
- Legal scholars Dr. Ankit Awasthi,