23rd International Wildlife Law Conference
Call for Papers!
The International Wildlife Law Conference invites legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and scientists to present their research on current topics in wildlife conservation at the 23rd International Wildlife Law Conference (IWLC-23) on April 14, 2027.
Presentations on a wide variety of international wildlife law topics are welcome, with a particular interest in aquatic species and/or evolving environmental principles.
Potential presentation topics may include, but are not limited to:
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Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
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Deep seabed mining and its implications for biodiversity
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Rights of Nature
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Plastic pollution and PFAS ("forever chemicals") impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity
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Emerging and evolving biodiversity-related international agreements and treaty regimes
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Conservation and management of transboundary aquatic species
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Climate change and biodiversity conservation
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Shipping, vessel operations, and other maritime impacts on biodiversity
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis with priority consideration given to submissions received by November 2, 2026. You may contact Katherine Pratt at [email protected] for information.