About Our Knowledge Partners

Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD)

IISD is an independent public policy think tank and scientific research institute. It works with theobjective of holistic sustainability of society,climate,and the economy. It works towards theempowerment of weaker sections ensuring social sustainability;conserving energy,water,and othernatural resources for Environmental sustainability;besides working towards improving the overall well-being of the common man through scientific research,innovations,and working with communities atthe grassroots level. IISD works with several national and international bodies such as United NationsOrganizations,The World Bank,Central and State Governments,MNCs,premier scientific researchinstitutes,and academia to achieve its objectives.

Carbon Minus India (CMI)

CMI is an Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) initiative,committed to protect MotherEarth from Global Warming and other adverse impacts of Climate Change. CMI is engaged to evolvea strategic framework for India,in identifying low carbon growth opportunities and facilitates a series ofplanned and scaled-up program,striving for lowering the carbon intensity of the economy at the macroand sectoral levels,by creating synergies and addressing the barriers,potential trade-offs and appropriate financial (Carbon Finance Models) needs to remove these blockades. Moreover,CMIworks to raise India's consensus efforts and for national preparedness to face and address globalclimate change adaptation and mitigation challenges.

About Collaborators

International Fund for Agricultural Development

IFAD is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations,based inRome,the UN’s food and agriculture hub. It is dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in ruralareas of developing countries.

Delhi School of Public Policy & Governance

DSPPG has been set up by the University of Delhi under the Institutions of Eminence (IOE) scheme of the Government of India, whereby the University has been recognised for its potential to be a leading international academic institution. It aims to bring together cutting-edge researchers, world-class scholars, public and private policy practitioners, and legal experts to deliver a unique set of research, teaching and training programmes focusing on a wide range of public policy and governance issues.

The Energy and Resources Institute

TERI is an independent, multi-dimensional organization, with capabilities in research, policy, consultancy, and implementation. They are innovators and agents of change in the energy, environment, climate change, and sustainability space, having pioneered conversations and action in these areas for over four decades

About Conference

Sustainable and inclusive development is a megatrend of contemporary times. India’s growth record has been robust and promising, but at the same time, challenging. A comprehensive outlook of development brings together extremely varied but interdependent notions on environmental protection, social inclusion, and welfare maximization.

The world economies are working their way to a decarbonized Green Economy, which results in improved human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. India highlighted the need for creating LiFE (Lifestyles for Environment) and climate actions to meet the Nationally Determined Contributions targets which require financial, technological, and capacity-building support from developed countries at COP27.

At the same time, increasing dynamics, complexities, and digital transformation of society and markets pose an ardent need to innovate Sustainable Business Models (SBMs). These models should be able to create, deliver, and capture value for all its stakeholders without depleting the natural, social, and economic capital. SBMs are inclusive of both sustainable accounting practices and socially responsible investment (SRI), which are essential for information on ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance).

It also incorporates green and sustainable marketing, which has been standing out as a contemporary business trend, and is able to identify best practices such as the use of sustainable advertising media, eco-labels, and sustainable advertising/packaging materials. It helps to retrieve marketing’s lost esteem in the eyes of the consumers, and also tries to minimize the “green gap”.

Conclusively, what we need to dwell upon, is the need to expand the extant of radical dichotomy of growth to include new categorizations that can better capture the essence of innovation in the new economy for a sustainable India. There has to be an integrated and realistic approach to working an economic model, which takes due consideration of environmental and social externalities, focuses on resource efficiency, and on ecosystems, as a building block of the economy.

With India serving the G20 presidency and our vision for it to be a global leader by 2047, it becomes essential for us to bring long-lasting positive changes in our approach to the environment, finance, market, and economy. To understand further and critically analyze the trajectory of India’s road towards sustainable growth, the organizing committee of the college invites research papers in all areas of sustainability and development.

Conference Brochure

Conference Tracks

The following tracks are only suggestive , authors are encouraged to submit their papers pertaining to broad theme of the conference.

1. Decarbonization, Environment Protection & Circular Economy

• Advance environmental goals - legal, regulatory, fiscal & procedural.
• Sustainable urban development a challenge for India
• Transition from carbon intensive to clean energy: the only way ahead
• Alternative energy sources in consumption and production
• Climate change, global warming & the impact on economy
• Optimizing renewable energy and waste management for sustainable future
• Towards a sustainable future: reducing the levels of water, air, and noise pollution
• Conservation of forests for ecological balance and environmental sustainability

2. Inclusive Green Economy for Sustainable Development

• Sustainable future through sustainable consumption and production
• Inclusive green economy as a challenge for India
• Environmental sustainability toward a healthy future
• Holistic and sustainable development via green economy
• Impact of environment on physical and mental health

3. Green Marketing and Scope of Digital Marketing

• Digital marketing and green advertising
• Green and sustainable marketing and social media communications
• Advertising strategies for green brands, sustainable tourism, and products originating
• The use and the effectiveness of eco-labels and sustainable packing materials

4. Inclusive Society & Sustainable Economy

• Poverty, gender inequality & social inclusion
• Analysis of health and pension systems
• Demography, human capital and development

5. Sustainable Finance and Climate Risks

• Net zero transition and climate-related physical and transition risks
• Spatial finance and green finance: green bonds, social bonds, and microfinance
• SRI: the progress made thus far
• Sustainable financial landscape and artificial intelligence: Challenges and scope
• Reducing carbon footprints through energy-efficient investments

6. New Business Models for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth

• Transforming business models: challenges & opportunities
• Sustainable accounting as the future guide to ESG and SRIs
• Sustainable business models: Role of government policies & institutions
• Role and scope of e-HRM

7. Sustainable Development and Artificial Intelligence

• Smart sensors and robotics
• Computational intelligence & optimization
• Expert systems, deep learning & machine learning
• Artificial intelligence and soft computing
• Big data and cloud computing
• Software analysis and sustainability

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Abstracts of original research papers are invited on the conference theme.

• Structured abstract should be between 250 to 350 words with purpose of the study, design/methodology/ approach and findings ;and include up to five keywords
• Margins: 1.5 inches, Font: Times New Roman, 12-point; Spacing: 1.5; References: APA style.
• A cover page should have the title, author’s name and affiliation, complete address, telephone number, and email id.
• The abstract should be sent in above specified format as Microsoft Word document at email- conference2024@sggscc.ac.in (with email subject as Abstract) latest by October 25, 2023.
• All submitted abstracts shall be reviewed and after the review process, selected abstracts will be reverted latest by November 7, 2023 through email.

Guidelines for Paper Submission

Full paper submitted should be the original work of the author(s) & not be previously published or under review with any academic publication. All papers will undergo a double-blind review process. Author(s) should check that submitted paper should not exceed 20% of plagiarism limit, otherwise rejected.

The full paper should broadly cover the following aspect

• Title of the paper
• Authors' name(s) with their affiliation
• Email ID of the authors
• Abstract (not exceeding 350 words)
• Keywords (minimum 4-5 words)
• Introduction
• Literature review
• Methodology
• Results/Findings of the study
• Implications of the study.
• Recommendations.

Conference Highlights

• A Best Paper from each technical session will be awarded with a special recognition certificate and an award money of INR 5000.
• A Separate Session for undergraduate and postgraduate students to present their papers on the broad theme of the conference.
• Certificates of Appreciation will be awarded to all the delegates who present their papers .
• Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants who register, pay fee and attend the conference (without paper presentation).

Publication Opportunities

Selected papers from the conference submissions will have publication opportunities with Journal of Business Thought (SGGSCC, ABDC Indexed) subject to its review process.

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)

• All the participants(paper presenters and delegates)attending the conference are required to register for the conference by paying the registration fee.
• In case the paper has multiple authors, certificates will be issued to only those participants who have registered for the conference and paid the fee.
• In case the registered author(s) are not able to present the paper in person, no certificate will be issued.
• Author(s) submitting more than one paper need to pay registration fee for each paper separately.
• Participants/ Attendees have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay.

*Conference Fees as per USD to INR conversion rate on 3rd October, 2023 (@Rs. 83.28)

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