Conference: International Law and Distribution: Sustainable Development, Security, and the Governance of Resources

On May 13-14, 2021, the Glasgow Centre for International Law and Security will host online a conference on "International Law and Distribution: Sustainable Development, Security, and the Governance of Resources." The conference is the second in a collaboration between the Law Schools of the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The program is here. Registration is here.

Call for Papers: Penalization of international crimes in national law

A call for papers has been issued for a conference on "Penalization of international crimes in national law," to take place online on June 14-15, 2021. The call is here. The deadline is May 25, 2021.

Call for Papers: Imagining Solidarity in International and Regional Law

The TMC Asser Institute has posted a call for papers for a conference on "Imagining Solidarity in International and Regional Law" to take place online October 28-29, 2021. The call is here. The deadline is May 15, 2021.

Conference: ILA British Branch Spring Conference 2021 (Reminder)

The International Law Association British Branch's 2021 Spring Conference will take place online on April 23, 2021, hosted by Queen Mary, University of London. The theme is: "Synergy between the Law of Treaties and the Law of International Responsibility: So Far Apart but Still So Close." The program is here. Registration is here.

Call for Panel Proposals: International Law Weekend 2021

The American Branch of the International Law Association has issued a call for panel proposals for International Law Weekend 2021, which will take place online on October 28-30. The theme is "Reinvesting in International Law." The call is here. The deadline is May 30, 2021.

Call for Abstracts: 2021 ASIL Research Forum

The American Society of International Law has issued a call for abstracts for its 2021 Research Forum, a part of the Society's Midyear Meeting, which will be held November 11-13, at the University of Miami School of Law (if feasible). The deadline is May 24, 2021 at 5:00PM EDT. The call is here.

Call for Papers: International Law and Post-Pandemic Asia

A call for papers has been issued for the 2021 ILA-ASIL Asia-Pacific Research Forum, to be held (online) August 5-6, 2021. The theme is: "International Law and Post-Pandemic Asia: New Economic Challenges and Opportunities." The call is here.

Conference: Democracy and Governance in the Internet Era

On April 7, 2021, the American Branch of the International Law Association and the Dean Rusk International Law Center at the University of Georgia School of Law will host International Law Weekend - South. The topic is: "Democracy and Governance in the Internet Era." Program and registration are here.

Conference: Justice & Accountability for Atrocity Crimes: Facing Tough Challenges and Forging Innovative Responses

On April 5, 2021, Georgetown Law School will host an online conference on "Justice & Accountability for Atrocity Crimes: Facing Tough Challenges and Forging Innovative Responses." The program is here.

Call for Papers: Global Dialogue on Biodiversity Law and Governance

The Centre for Environmental Law at Macquarie University, together with the Research Institute of Environmental Law at Wuhan University and the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado, have issued a call for papers for the inaugural Global Dialogue on Biodiversity Law and Governance, to take place July 6-8, 2021. The call is here. The deadline is May 15, 2021.

Conference: Thirty-Fifth Investment Treaty Forum Public Conference

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law will host online the Thirty-Fifth Investment Treaty Forum Public Conference on April 19-20, 2021. The theme is: "Evidence in Investor-State Arbitration." The program is here.

Conference: Cambridge International Law Journal 10th Annual Conference

The Cambridge International Law Journal's 10th Annual Conference will be held online on March 18-20, 2021. The theme is: "National Sovereignty and International Co-operation: The Challenges of Navigating Global Crises." The program is here. Registration is now open.

Call for Papers: Transforming Evidence and Proof in International Criminal Trials

A call for papers has been issued by iCourts for a virtual conference on "Transforming Evidence and Proof in International Criminal Trials," on April 22-23, 2021. The call is here. The deadline is March 29, 2021.

Call for Papers: Interpretation of Customary International Law: Methods, Interpretative Choices and the Role of Coherence

A call for papers has been issued for a conference on "Interpretation of Customary International Law: Methods, Interpretative Choices and the Role of Coherence," to be held November 25-26, 2021, in The Hague (pandemic permittting, or alternatively online). The call is here.

Call for Papers: New Opportunities and Challenges to International Economic Law

The China International Business and Economic Law Centre at the University of New South Wales Faculty of Law has issued a call for papers for the 2021 CIBEL Global Network Conference and Young Scholars Workshop, which will take place fortnightly from July 9 to September 17, 2021. The theme is: "New Opportunities and Challenges to International Economic Law." The call is here.

Call for Papers: Slavery Past, Present & Future: 5th Global Meeting

A call for papers has been issued for a conference on "Slavery Past, Present & Future: 5th Global Meeting," to be held July 7-9, 2021. The call is here.

Call for Papers: Association of Human Rights Institutes 2021 Annual Conference

A call for papers has been issued for the Association of Human Rights Institutes 2021 Annual Conference, to take place August 27-28, and hosted by the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights. The theme is: "Human Rights Strategies." The call is here.

Conference: Colloque annuel de la Société française pour le droit international

On May 6-7, 2021, the Société française pour le droit international will hold its Colloque annuel, hosted by Université Toulouse Capitole. The theme is: "L’espace extra-atmosphérique et le droit international." The program is here.

Call for Papers: ILA 150th Anniversary Conference 2023 - Ideas Laboratory (Young Scholars)

The International Law Association has issued a call for papers directed to young scholars for an "Ideas Laboratory," in connection with its 150th Anniversary Conference in 2023. The call is here. The deadline has been extended until March 2021.

Conference: 115th ASIL Annual Meeting (Early Bird Discount Expires Soon)

On March 24-26, 2021, the American Society of International Law will hold its 115th Annual Meeting online. The theme is: "Reconceiving International Law: Creativity in Times of Crisis." Registration is now open. The early bird discount expires on February 10. Here's the idea:

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