International Conference on „International Law and Diplomacy in the Black Sea Region”-1st Edition

We are pleased to announce the International Conference on International Law and Diplomacy in the Black Sea Region, focusing on the theme: „Legal Perspectives and Practices for Ukraine’s Reconstruction”, to be held on October 15, 2024 at Club Floreasca, Bucharest, Romania. This event brings together diplomats, practitioners, scholars and policymakers to explore the legal frameworks and diplomatic strategies essential to rebuilding Ukraine in the aftermath of conflict. 

Conference Themes: We invite paper submissions that address the following topics, though other relevant themes may also be considered: 

 Legal Responsibility for the Reconstruction of Ukraine 

  • The International Legal and Economic Framework for Post-Conflict Reconstruction – Romania’s Role in the Reconstruction of Ukraine 
  • Legal Instruments for Financing the Reconstruction of Ukraine 
  • Russia’s Criminal Liability for the Destruction Caused in Ukraine 
  • Ecocide – The Special Issue in the Process of Ukraine’s Reconstruction 
  • Defining and Legally Framing Ecocide in the Context of Ukraine 
  • Identifying Legal and Ecological Solutions to Address the Damage and Negative Effects of Ecocide, Including in Neighboring Countries Like Romania and Moldova 
  • Genocide Committed Through the Forced Relocation of Ukrainian Children to Russia 
  • The Concept of Genocide and Its Applicability in the Cases of Forced Relocation of Ukrainian Children to Russia 
  • The International Community’s Involvement in Protecting Human Rights in the Context of the War in Ukraine 
  • Legal and Diplomatic Measures Regarding the Observance of International Humanitarian Law 

 

Submission Guidelines: 

 We welcome submissions from academics, legal professionals, and policymakers. Papers may include theoretical studies, case analyses, or practical examples of legal and diplomatic interventions in conflict and post-conflict scenarios. Articles on various topics in the field of public international law may also be accepted for publication in the Conference volume. 

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: September 30, 2024 
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: October 10, 2024 
  • Notification of Acceptance: October 1, 2024 

Abstracts should be 300-500 words in length and should include the title of the paper, author’s name, affiliation, and contact information. 

Submission Process: Please submit your abstracts and full papers to office@ccbru.ro 

Conference Format: The conference will include keynote addresses, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions. Selected papers will be featured in Panel I: Legal Responsibility for Ukraine’s Reconstruction, Panel II: Ecocide and Environmental Restoration, and Panel III: Genocide and Forced Relocation. 

Contact Information: For further details, please contact the organizing committee at office@ccbru.ro 

We look forward to your contributions to this important and timely conference! 

 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 

 BARBU Silviu Gabriel, Associate Professor – Transilvania University of Braşov (Romania) 

 DUMITRU Ovidiu Ioan, Associate Professor – The Bucharest University of Economic Studies 

(Romania) 

 MATEFI Roxana, Associate Professor  – Transilvania University of Brașov (Romania) 

 NICULAE Ioana, Professor Dr. – Transilvania University of Braşov (Romania) 

 SAVU Codrut Nicolae, Lecturer Professor  – Transilvania University of Brasov  (Romania) SARAMET Oana, Lecturer Professor  – Transilvania University of Brasov  (Romania) VLĂDOIU Nasty Marian, Professor Dr. – Transilvania University of Braşov (Romania) 

 

AGENDA – Tuesday, October 15, 2024 

Club Floreasca, Bucharest 

 

10:00 – 10:30 | Registration and welcoming of participants 

10:30 – 10:45 | Welcome speech and introduction to the conference theme 

  • H.E. Ihor Prokopchuk – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Romania 
  • Professor Dr. Nasty Vlădoiu – President of the Romania-Ukraine Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Coordinator of the Center for Legal and Diplomatic Studies at the Faculty of Law, Transilvania University of Brașov 
  • Associate Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Ioan Dumitru – Dean of the Faculty of Law – Bucharest University of Economic Studies 

 

10:45 – 11:45 | Panel I: Legal Responsibility for the Reconstruction of Ukraine – Moderator: Prof. Dr. Nasty Vlădoiu 

Topic 1: Russia’s Criminal Liability for the Destruction Caused in Ukraine 

Discussion on Russia’s responsibility within the international framework for the damages caused and the legal implications. 

H.E. Mr. Ihor Prokopchuk – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine in Romania 

 

Topic 2: The International Legal and Economic Framework for Post-Conflict Reconstruction – Romania’s Role in the Reconstruction of Ukraine 

An analysis of the legal responsibilities of states and international organizations in the reconstruction process. 

Professor Dr. Nasty Vladoiu – President of the Romania – Ukraine Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Coordinator of the Center for Legal and Diplomatic Studies at the Faculty of Law, Transilvania University of Brașov 

Associate Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Ioan Dumitru – Dean of the Faculty of Law – Bucharest University of Economic Studies 

Assist. Dr. Andreea Stănciulescu – Faculty of Law – Bucharest University of Economic Studies 

 

Topic 3: Legal Instruments for Financing the Reconstruction of Ukraine 

An examination of the legal methods through which the international community can financially support Ukraine. 

Mr. Lukovych Volodymyr – Honored Jurist of Ukraine 

Ms. Loredana Popescu / Ms. Anca Simeria – Partners Popescu & Asociatii 

 

11:45 12:00| Snacks Coffee Break 

 

12:00 – 12:15 | Panel II: Genocide Committed Through the Forced Relocation of Ukrainian Children to Russia – Moderator: Prof. Dr. Nasty Vladoiu 

Topic 1: Legal and Diplomatic Measures Regarding the Observance of International Humanitarian Law 

Identifying legal and diplomatic solutions to optimize and improve the enforcement of international humanitarian law norms. 

H.E. Mr. Gavin Robb BUCHAN – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada in Romania 

 

12:15 – 12:30 | Panel III: Ecocide – The Special Issue in the Process of Ukraine’s Reconstruction – 

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Nasty Vlădoiu 

Topic 1: Defining and Legally Framing Ecocide in the Context of Ukraine and Identifying Legal and Ecological Solutions to Address the Damage and Negative Effects of Ecocide, Including in Neighboring Countries Like Romania and Moldova 

Discussion on the meaning of ecocide 

Discussion on the environmental impact of the conflict and long-term challenges 

Ms. Angela Gramada – President, Experts for Security and Global Affairs Association (ESGA), Romania Global Studies Center, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu 

 

12:30 – 12:45 | Coffee Break 

 

12:45 – 13:15 | Panel IV: Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Perspectives and Implications 

Ukraine’s Reconstruction: Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Implications 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silviu Nate – Director of the Global Studies Center (Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu) 

The general aspects regarding the relationship between national citizenship and European citizenship 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silviu Barbu – President – National Authority for Citizenship 

 

13:15 – 13:30 | Final Remarks 

Summary of discussions and conclusions: 

Recap of the most important ideas and conclusions from the conference. 

 

13:30 | Lunch & Networking 

Participants are invited to stay for informal discussions and networking. 

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