Thematic Scope - Proposals

The Conference welcomes contributions within the following areas:

• Emerging Perspectives on Trade and Investment towards a Just Transition
• International trade law and the just energy transition.
• Foreign direct investment (FDI) in renewable and low-carbon energy projects.
• Trade policy as a driver of sustainable development and climate neutrality.
• Critical raw materials, strategic autonomy and resilient supply chains.
• Investment protection and dispute settlement in the energy transition.
• The future of the Energy Charter Treaty and international investment law.
• Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and international trade.
• WTO law and environmental protection.
• Sustainable finance and green investment frameworks.
• Public–private partnerships in clean energy infrastructure.
• Cross-border electricity markets and regional energy integration.
• International investment in nuclear energy and SMR deployment.
• Green hydrogen, critical minerals and global energy value chains.
• ESG, corporate sustainability and responsible investment.
• Energy security, geopolitics and international trade.
• Trade and investment opportunities for developing and emerging economies.
• International cooperation in financing a just transition.
• Local content policies and industrial strategies for the energy transition.
• Legal and regulatory barriers to cross-border energy investment.
• Trade, investment and energy justice: balancing economic growth, sustainability and social inclusion.

Given the cooperation between universities in Poland, Italy and the United Arab Emirates, we particularly welcome contributions exploring trade and investment relations between different regions of the world. Topics concerning FDI, Just Energy Transition Partnerships, international cooperation, energy diplomacy, long-term energy security and economic development are especially encouraged.