FOOD LAW ACADEMIC NETWORK

The call for abstracts is open till 15th March 2024

 

This call for abstract invites researchers and practitioners to submit work (scientific papers on legal issues, presentation of case studies and best practices) related, but not restricted, to:

 

1) ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACTS ON THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR

What are the effects of climate change on legislative policies and what perspectives and implications could have on sanitary and phytosanitary measures?

How do environmental and climate issues affect competition law and food quality recognition in the agrifood sector?

What is the relevance of the “One Health Approach” in environmental policies?

Environment vs. agrifood production –could this old-age dilemma be revised in light of the sustainability paradigm?

What impact could the EU Soil Monitoring Law have on agro-environmental issues?

 

 

2) CONTROVERSIES IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLES OF FARMERS, BUSINESSES, CONSUMERS, AND LABELLING TOOLS

Food loss and waste:  is there a coherent and harmonised approach or a fragmentation of actions?

How should we include Developing Countries’ economies in EU strategies for implementing a Circular economy? What are the effects on global market?

What are the new perspectives on circular economy in national and EU policy approaches and what about their implementation in contractual schemes?

Consumers response to circular economy: what are the legal tools for a sustainable nutrition education? 

 

3) WORKERS AND HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS IN THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN: PROCESSING, TRADE  AND CONSUMERS PERCEPTION

In light of the overarching goals of sustainability, how is the role of the European Social Pillar expected to evolve and increase in importance? In particular, what impact will the implementation of social pillar measures have on the EU agri-food sector? And what impact does this have in relation to gender equality?

To what extent the concept of “just transition” is deemed relevant in establishing a sustainable agrifood system?

What is the role of Trade unions? 

Due diligence rules in the European Union: What are the future scenarios for EU business, environment and workers? What are the effects on the global market? What about the opinion of Southern countries?

 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

 

Researchers and practitioners interested in participating are invited to submit their abstracts (300-400 words) by email with the title "SUSTAINABLE AGRIFOOD CHAIN" to: agrifood.law@uniba.it and irene.canfora@uniba.it

Submissions should include the researcher’s full name, affiliation, and contact details.

Early career researchers (< 7 years post-PhD defence) and PhD students are strongly encouraged to apply. A number of presentation slots are reserved for these groups of researchers in each session.

 

The deadline for the submission of abstracts is set for 15th March 2024. Subsequent to the scientific committee's evaluation, notifications of acceptance will be sent out by 30th March 2024.

 

Registration to conference deadline: 6th May 

The registration fee is € 60.00. However, for early career researchers and PhD students, the fee is reduced to € 50.00. Registration includes access to all sessions, all conference materials, and the use of services available during the event. Limited financial support in the form of fee waivers is available. For any questions, feel free to contact Prof. Irene Canfora via irene.canfora@uniba.it.