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Markus W. Gehring

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EU & International Sustainable Development Lawyer; Professor of European & International Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social Deputy Proctor @cam.ac.uk Fellow @eulegalstudies.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social. .. more

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Markus Gehring is an international jurist specialised in European and international trade law, and both fellow and director of studies in law at Hughes Hall at University of Cambridge. He is also a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. .. more

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 4d

Join us on Tuesday for an informal roundtable at 5pm in the @cambridgelaw.bsky.social to discuss the different climate AOs and @cop30brazil.bsky.social with our colleagues from Brazil. @demedglobal.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 8h

Just a quick reminder that the threat of the use of force violates the UN Charter and international law.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Trump says he's now "looking at land" strikes on Venezuela

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Duncan Bell @duncanbell.bsky.social · 9h

JOB

Assistant Professor, History of the United States since 1920 @ University of Cambridge

www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Trump says he's now "looking at land" strikes on Venezuela

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 11h

The frequency of disasters has quadrupled in the past two decades, yet the healthy ecosystems that naturally help reduce these risks are vanishing.

Investing in nature offers a smart, cost-effective way to protect lives and strengthen economies.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/4zcbfbxk

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 22h

Thank to Provost Dr Gillian Tett for a really inspiring interview this morning on BBC Today - so true that ignoring the devastating impact on Brexit on the UK economy is a big mistake. Time to learn from Denmark. @kingscollege.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk

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BBC Radio 4 - Today, 15/10/2025

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 23h

And another violation of international law by the USA. Shocking is the frequency.

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 1d

Whales are woke.

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

One of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who n...

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 1d

Could all please just read the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty original letters? In my view clear potential violations of the UK’s international obligations are explained. My advice: listen to him rather than rightwing populists.

www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

United Kingdom: Commissioner addresses human rights issues in policing of protests and the situation of trans people - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 14/10/2025

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Zunaida Moosa-Wadiwala @zunaida-mw.bsky.social · 1d

Brilliant distillation of regional and international courts on climate change by @mwgehring.bsky.social

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 1d

Whales are woke.

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

abcnews.go.com

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 1d

Read my two letters to the #UK:
1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly.
2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches
👇#HumanRights
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United Kingdom: Commissioner addresses human rights issues in policing of protests and the situation of trans people - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 14/10/2025

www.coe.int

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 1d

Great news for UK-German relations. Perhaps European Heads of States should meet more often?

Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 2d

His Majesty King Charles III has announced that he will host German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender for a State Visit from 3-5 December. It will be an incredible moment for 🇬🇧🇩🇪 relations and the first State Visit by a German President in 27 years.

Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 1d

Our kids loved little owls - please all join @hugheshall.bsky.social

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for our Little Owls Family Welcome Event! Enjoy brunch in the dining hall and meet other members of the college with families. Bring your questions about settling into Cambridge and local activities.🙌🦉

📅 Saturday 18th October
⏰ 10AM-1PM

Learn more⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...

Little Owls Family Welcome Event - Hughes Hall

Meet members of the ‘Little Owls Family Club’ - those with families or carers for children - for an informal, sociable brunch.

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 1d

Little Owls Family Welcome Event - Hughes Hall

Meet members of the ‘Little Owls Family Club’ - those with families or carers for children - for an informal, sociable brunch.

www.hughes.cam.ac.uk

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International Institute for Sustainable Development @iisd.org · 1d

Nature-based solutions can help communities adapt to climate change, but without careful planning, #NbS can unintentionally worsen tensions and conflicts.

Our new infographic shares tips on designing conflict-sensitive NbS for adaptation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h5cd2H

Illustration of a child handing a potato to her father. Text reads, "Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for adaptation are a critical tool in the fight against the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss"

Illustration of an elephant eating from a tree, upsetting a person in the background. Text reads, "But when these solutions do not consider the broader context, they risk creating new or worsening existing tensions, grievances, and conflicts."

Illustration of people arguing by a sign that says "No access. Reforestation in progress." Text reads, "Conflict-sensitive NbS for adaptation are specifically designed to minimize conflict risks and enhance peacebuilding opportunities."

Illustration of two people planting. Text reads, "They are NbS designed and implemented to increase the climate resilience of ecosystems and communities in a way that considers the causes, actors, dynamics, and impacts of conflict."

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 1d

Europe, the space journey is yours.

As @esa.int turns 50, the EU proudly stands as a key partner, investing nearly €15 billion in our space programmes.

From Galileo’s precision navigation to Copernicus’ earth observation, and soon IRIS² secure connectivity.

Let the sky unite us.

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss this Friday's lecture at 1pm @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social: 'Public International Law in the Supreme Court of the UK' by The Right Hon Lord Lloyd-Jones, Justice of the UK Supreme Court and @cambridgelaw.bsky.social alum @downingcollege.bsky.social.

www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events...

Friday Lecture: 'Public International Law in the Supreme Court of the

There is a sandwich lunch at 12.30 pm in the Old Library at the Centre. All lecture attendees welcome. Lecture summary: The lecture will consider the contribution of public international law to the

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d

Among the fantastic series of events this academic year is also CEENRG @landeconomy.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk Thursday seminar series. Hybrid in the DAB 3-4 pm (UK time) online if you register. Everyone is welcome!

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d

Such a fantastic programme for the @climatehughes.bsky.social lecture series @cam.ac.uk @landeconomy.bsky.social CEENRG @cambridgelaw.bsky.social - particularly looking forward to hear Lord Carnwath this Friday @4pm @hugheshall.bsky.social - a fellow member @landmarkch.bsky.social and Cam alumn.

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d

Good luck to everyone applying for undergrad this week to @cam.ac.uk @cambridgelaw.bsky.social for this week's UCAS deadline. If you will be over 21 in Oct 2026 please consider applying to @hugheshall.bsky.social. We are indeed very friendly and supportive.

www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/und...

Undergraduates - Hughes Hall

A friendly and supportive environment for mature students Hughes Hall is a different type of Cambridge College. All of our undergraduates are mature students so they are 21 or over at the start of the...

www.hughes.cam.ac.uk

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 2d

A warm welcome to all our learners of the @demedglobal.bsky.social Key Essentials: The Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development and the Law course. We need more sustainable development law and governance specialists all around the world.

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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 2d

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ila-canada.bsky.social @ila-canada.bsky.social · 3d

This Wednesday please join us to get the latest insights on international law and anti-corruption measures: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
#corruption #internationallaw #combatcorruption

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Philipp Krohn @philippkrohn.bsky.social · 3d

Was die lauter werdenden Gegner eines CO2-Preises unterschlagen: Er ist mehr als jede andere Lenkungssteuer darauf angelegt, dass niemand sie zahlt. Technik soll substituiert werden, damit wir 2050 klimaneutral sein können. Wer das ablehnt, plädiert für wirkungslosen Klimaschutz.

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 3d

Grethel Aguilar @IUCN Director General at #IUCNcongress in a High-level Dialogue titled, The Transformational Change from Rio and Beyond said achieving the 2030 goals will require breaking silos, challenging inertia and embracing innovation.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 3d

A peaceful afternoon by the River Cam, surrounded by history and autumn colours 🍂

📸 Lloyd Mann

#Cambridge #Autumn #Photography

People sitting and relaxing along a riverbank with the ornate spires of historic Cambridge buildings in the background, surrounded by lush greenery.

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 3d

Sad to hear that @pembroke1347.bsky.social Emeritus Fellow and fellow Newnham resident Prof Michael Kuczynski (1959) died at the age of 84, after a short illness. Michael and I taught together on the MPhil in International Relations at the Centre for International Studies now @campolis.bsky.social.

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 3d

Today is the first of our @cam.ac.uk Sermons at Great St Mary's Church - Proctors will join the service.

www.proctors.cam.ac.uk/ceremonial/s...

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 4d

“Finance must evolve to address the planet’s most pressing challenges.”

At IUCN Business Summit, delegates talked enabling environments for mainstreaming #nature in #business strategies, plus the economic implications of #plasticpollution

Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/iucn-busines...

#IUCN2025

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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · 4d

A new trading landscape: How is the world adjusting? www.piie.com/events/2025/...

A new trading landscape: How is the world adjusting?

Since the so-called Liberation Day in April, several countries have made “deals” with the Trump administration. Others have not but are trying to navigate in a new landscape of tariffs and trade disto...

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 4d

Today is International #DayOfTheGirl, and a fitting time to share the work of Hughes Fellow @zahrajoya.bsky.social, founder of @rukhshanamedia.bsky.social, a news agency focused on documenting the challenges and stories of Afghan women and children.

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Ms Zahra Joya

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact. In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…

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