Accordingly, this conference is being organized to bring together academicians, policy makers, and industry representatives to delve deep into some of the key issues underlying the broad theme of SEEDS. By collaborating and sharing knowledge, the aim is to discover innovative solutions that can help build a sustainable and equitable future while embracing entrepreneurship and digital strategies. JIC: SEEDS 2023 aims to invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to participate or submit papers/cases/extended abstracts on the conference theme and related topics. The conference will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue that inspires action and leads to tangible outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with expert speakers, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and network with fellow attendees who share a passion for SEEDS.

The event is organized and co-hosted by Climate Law and Governance Initiative (CLGI), Middlesex University Dubai, and University of Cambridge, together with University of Dubai, the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL), the International Development Law Organization, the International Law Association, the International Bar Association, the General Counsel of leading international financial institutions and many valued partners. This global international symposium held at Middlesex University Dubai Knowledge Park Campus on 5th December is one of the most influential events for researchers, practitioners and policymakers on emerging issues and innovations in climate law and governance. This event aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue between COP28 delegates, observers and stakeholders, and students, with an interest in national and international law and governance related to climate change, including government representatives and leaders, leading international and domestic legal practitioners, and renowned legal experts.



We are living in a fast moving and changing world affected by many factors, including climate change, energy prices, technology development, and peace and security. Sustainability should be at the heart of everything we do and should be embedded in our values and practices. Therefore, it is essential that we address a sustainable futures within the context of people, products, processes, and technology.
This timely conference will cover subjects related to a sustainable futures in a holistic way. It will address the four sustainability pillars in line with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals: Technology, People and Culture, Environment, and Economics.
The conference has the following objectives:
• To provide a forum for international researchers and practitioners to debate the most pressing issues, and discuss, share, and exchange their latest research findings in the area of sustainability.
• To develop and promote a network of like-minded people who are passionate about a sustainable futures.
• To empower decision makers by providing them with most current research findings and policy needs in the areas of sustainability.


The in-person event will be held on Thursday 23 November 2023 at Middlesex University Dubai’s Dubai Knowledge Park Campus. The competition aims to celebrate and promote excellence in graduate research by recognising outstanding student accomplishments. The competition provides a great avenue for Postgraduate students to showcase their research acumen and scientific research among faculty, peers, friends and family. It also provides an opportunity for students from different universities to interact and learn from each other. All accepted abstracts will be published as proceedings in the competition website and best presentations will receive cash prize. The theme of the Postgraduate Student Research Competition is ‘Towards a Sustainable Future’ in line with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability.