Markus W. Gehring
@mwgehring.bsky.social
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.
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Markus W. Gehring – ‘Sustainable Development in EU Trade Agreements and New Informal Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) – Fit for the 21st Century?’ – Glasgow Centre for International Law...
Delivering world-leading research, training, and consultancy
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Delighted to join @uofglasgow.bsky.social Centre for Int'l Law and Security on Tuesday at 3pm for ‘Sustainable Development in EU Trade Agreements and New Informal Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) – Fit for the 21st Century?’ in the Gilbert Scott Building.
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gcils.org?events=marku...
Join the CULS x Cambridge Climate Society panel on 'Climate Change and the Law' examining the ICJ's 2025 Advisory Opinion on climate change.
Thursday 28 November 2025, attendees should arrive for 5:35pm for a 5:45pm-7pm talk
Venue: Fitzpatrick Hall, @queens.cam.ac.uk.
Thursday 28 November 2025, attendees should arrive for 5:35pm for a 5:45pm-7pm talk
Venue: Fitzpatrick Hall, @queens.cam.ac.uk.
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Join the CULS x Cambridge Climate Society panel on 'Climate Change and the Law' examining the ICJ's 2025 Advisory Opinion on climate change.
Thursday 28 November 2025, attendees should arrive for 5:35pm for a 5:45pm-7pm talk
Venue: Fitzpatrick Hall, @queens.cam.ac.uk.
Thursday 28 November 2025, attendees should arrive for 5:35pm for a 5:45pm-7pm talk
Venue: Fitzpatrick Hall, @queens.cam.ac.uk.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Did you know that there's a wide range of scholarships, grants and bursaries at Cambridge for postgraduate study? Here are just a few of them.
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🚨 The deadline for most courses is early December so apply now.
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🚨 The deadline for most courses is early December so apply now.
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“We cannot support an outcome that does not include a roadmap for implementing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. This expectation is shared by a vast majority of Parties,..."
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“We cannot support an outcome that does not include a roadmap for implementing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. This expectation is shared by a vast majority of Parties,..."
Really hoping #COP30 does not go backwards or let the dream of a netzero future go up in flames....
It's day 12 of #COP30 and finally we have movement on the text.
In summary, it looks like the small minority of opponents of transitioning away from fossil fuels have been allowed to run roughshod over this text.
But let's dive in...
In summary, it looks like the small minority of opponents of transitioning away from fossil fuels have been allowed to run roughshod over this text.
But let's dive in...
It's day 11 of #COP30 and it's the second dawn without a new text.
Looks to be another fairly quiet day today until we get that draft text.
Looks to be another fairly quiet day today until we get that draft text.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Really hoping #COP30 does not go backwards or let the dream of a netzero future go up in flames....
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@unep.org is working with countries to ensure development is done in a climate smart way #ForPeopleForPlanet
During #COP30 in Belém, I had the chance to visit the CITinova II project, led by UNEP with GEF support, that is delivering more sustainable cities.
Read more: www.unep.org/gef/news-and...
During #COP30 in Belém, I had the chance to visit the CITinova II project, led by UNEP with GEF support, that is delivering more sustainable cities.
Read more: www.unep.org/gef/news-and...
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
@unep.org is working with countries to ensure development is done in a climate smart way #ForPeopleForPlanet
During #COP30 in Belém, I had the chance to visit the CITinova II project, led by UNEP with GEF support, that is delivering more sustainable cities.
Read more: www.unep.org/gef/news-and...
During #COP30 in Belém, I had the chance to visit the CITinova II project, led by UNEP with GEF support, that is delivering more sustainable cities.
Read more: www.unep.org/gef/news-and...
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Harvard Law School Library releases first complete set of digitized Nuremberg Trials records
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
Harvard Law School Library releases first complete set of digitized Nuremberg Trials records - Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School's Nuremberg Trials Project has finalized the first complete, keyword searchable online collection of more than 750,000 pages of Nazi war tribunal documents.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Harvard Law School Library releases first complete set of digitized Nuremberg Trials records
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
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🫧 Environmental rights MOP up in Geneva!
💁 This week, @eeb.org led NGOs at the 8th Meeting of the Parties of the Aarhus Convention - the international treaty which enshrines our environmental rights: access to justice, access to information and public participation.
Here's what went down 👇🧵
💁 This week, @eeb.org led NGOs at the 8th Meeting of the Parties of the Aarhus Convention - the international treaty which enshrines our environmental rights: access to justice, access to information and public participation.
Here's what went down 👇🧵
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🫧 Environmental rights MOP up in Geneva!
💁 This week, @eeb.org led NGOs at the 8th Meeting of the Parties of the Aarhus Convention - the international treaty which enshrines our environmental rights: access to justice, access to information and public participation.
Here's what went down 👇🧵
💁 This week, @eeb.org led NGOs at the 8th Meeting of the Parties of the Aarhus Convention - the international treaty which enshrines our environmental rights: access to justice, access to information and public participation.
Here's what went down 👇🧵
Please read Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social and @fionacostello.bsky.social's excellent @ukandeu.bsky.social Blog on Reform’s appetite to put the Brexit deal back in the oven - in my view, completely for the birds as the EU would go cold turkey on the UK.
ukandeu.ac.uk/reform-and-t...
ukandeu.ac.uk/reform-and-t...
Reform’s appetite to put the Brexit deal back in the oven - UK in a changing Europe
Catherine Barnard and Fiona Costello examine Nigel Farage's proposal to scrap welfare benefit access for EU nationals living in the UK.
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Please read Prof @cbarnard.bsky.social and @fionacostello.bsky.social's excellent @ukandeu.bsky.social Blog on Reform’s appetite to put the Brexit deal back in the oven - in my view, completely for the birds as the EU would go cold turkey on the UK.
ukandeu.ac.uk/reform-and-t...
ukandeu.ac.uk/reform-and-t...
Thank you to University of Geneva Prof Makane Moïse Mbengue for bringing us all together at the @cop30brazil.bsky.social Senegal Pavilion to discuss the Advisory Opinions on Climate Change.
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Thank you to University of Geneva Prof Makane Moïse Mbengue for bringing us all together at the @cop30brazil.bsky.social Senegal Pavilion to discuss the Advisory Opinions on Climate Change.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the @clginitiative.bsky.social this year @cop30brazil.bsky.social #COP30 - please read our outcome statement.
www.climatelawgovernance.org/climate-law-...
www.climatelawgovernance.org/climate-law-...
Climate Law and Governance Initiative (CLGI) 2025 – Highlights & Outcomes Statement - Climate Law and Governance Initiative
Press Release with Interviews on Offer | UNFCCC COP30 Climate Law and Governance Initiative (CLGI) 2025 - Highlights & Outcomes Statement UNFCCC COP30, Belem, Brazil 20 November 2025 The 30th Conferen...
www.climatelawgovernance.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the @clginitiative.bsky.social this year @cop30brazil.bsky.social #COP30 - please read our outcome statement.
www.climatelawgovernance.org/climate-law-...
www.climatelawgovernance.org/climate-law-...
Delighted that @ec.europa.eu has published the text of the new CTIP with South Africa before my talk next week (please note: not an international treaty: 'MOU is not intended to create rights or obligations under international or domestic law.' - policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-and-...
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Delighted that @ec.europa.eu has published the text of the new CTIP with South Africa before my talk next week (please note: not an international treaty: 'MOU is not intended to create rights or obligations under international or domestic law.' - policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-and-...
Do not miss next week's @eulegalstudies.bsky.social Lunchtime Seminar @cambridgelaw.bsky.social with Professor Daniele Gallo, Luiss University on 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect: Directives and Beyond' 12.30pm lunch, 1pm lecture. In person or online.
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
CELS Lunchtime Seminar: 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect:
Speaker: Professor Daniele Gallo, Luiss University, Italy Abstract: The seminar, building upon Professor Gallo’s book, Direct Effect in EU Law (EU Law Library Series, OUP, 2025), will explore the
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Do not miss next week's @eulegalstudies.bsky.social Lunchtime Seminar @cambridgelaw.bsky.social with Professor Daniele Gallo, Luiss University on 'Controversial Contemporary Direct Effect: Directives and Beyond' 12.30pm lunch, 1pm lecture. In person or online.
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
www.cels.law.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
Delighted to join @uofglasgow.bsky.social Centre for Int'l Law and Security on Tuesday at 3pm for ‘Sustainable Development in EU Trade Agreements and New Informal Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) – Fit for the 21st Century?’ in the Gilbert Scott Building.
gcils.org?events=marku...
gcils.org?events=marku...
Markus W. Gehring – ‘Sustainable Development in EU Trade Agreements and New Informal Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) – Fit for the 21st Century?’ – Glasgow Centre for International Law...
Delivering world-leading research, training, and consultancy
gcils.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Delighted to join @uofglasgow.bsky.social Centre for Int'l Law and Security on Tuesday at 3pm for ‘Sustainable Development in EU Trade Agreements and New Informal Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) – Fit for the 21st Century?’ in the Gilbert Scott Building.
gcils.org?events=marku...
gcils.org?events=marku...
Thank you again to all for participating in our Belem @cop30brazil.bsky.social @clginitiative.bsky.social Specialisation Course. Thank you again to our amazing partners, esp. Federal University of Pará. @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social
www.climatelawgovernance.org/specialisati...
www.climatelawgovernance.org/specialisati...
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Thank you again to all for participating in our Belem @cop30brazil.bsky.social @clginitiative.bsky.social Specialisation Course. Thank you again to our amazing partners, esp. Federal University of Pará. @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social
www.climatelawgovernance.org/specialisati...
www.climatelawgovernance.org/specialisati...
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The latest issue of the The Owl magazine is here! 🦉
This special anniversary edition celebrates the inspiring stories behind our brilliant people today and over the last 140 years.
Read online now or pick up a physical copy around College!⬇️
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This special anniversary edition celebrates the inspiring stories behind our brilliant people today and over the last 140 years.
Read online now or pick up a physical copy around College!⬇️
750706fd.flowpaper.com/HughesHallTh...
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The latest issue of the The Owl magazine is here! 🦉
This special anniversary edition celebrates the inspiring stories behind our brilliant people today and over the last 140 years.
Read online now or pick up a physical copy around College!⬇️
750706fd.flowpaper.com/HughesHallTh...
This special anniversary edition celebrates the inspiring stories behind our brilliant people today and over the last 140 years.
Read online now or pick up a physical copy around College!⬇️
750706fd.flowpaper.com/HughesHallTh...
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Daily Briefing: Ministers arrive at COP30 | Saudi ‘blocking tactics’ | March in Belém
➡️ Read today's full briefing here: buff.ly/uZb64uB
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➡️ Read today's full briefing here: buff.ly/uZb64uB
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November 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Daily Briefing: Ministers arrive at COP30 | Saudi ‘blocking tactics’ | March in Belém
➡️ Read today's full briefing here: buff.ly/uZb64uB
➡️ Sign up to our email briefings: buff.ly/3kFciAO
➡️ Read today's full briefing here: buff.ly/uZb64uB
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It's day 9 of #COP30 and there are several new texts out overnight. Let's dive in...
It's day 8 of #COP30 and overnight we got the first informal note on the Presidency consultations on four of the most contentious issues of COP: NDCs, BTRs, 9.1 (provision of finance) and unilateral trade measures.
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Here are some highlights:
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Here are some highlights:
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November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's day 9 of #COP30 and there are several new texts out overnight. Let's dive in...
Grateful to the UNFCCC @cop30brazil.bsky.social to allow us to share our @clginitiative.bsky.social results and share ideas about the Advisory Opinions on climate change. @cisdl.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social #COP30
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Grateful to the UNFCCC @cop30brazil.bsky.social to allow us to share our @clginitiative.bsky.social results and share ideas about the Advisory Opinions on climate change. @cisdl.bsky.social @cambridgelaw.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social #COP30
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If you're a prospective student over the age of 21, consider applying to Hughes!🙌
Join our Outreach Officer, Molly, in collaboration with other mature colleges in two upcoming webinars & learn more about applying to Cambridge as a mature student.🌟
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant-we...
Join our Outreach Officer, Molly, in collaboration with other mature colleges in two upcoming webinars & learn more about applying to Cambridge as a mature student.🌟
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant-we...
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
If you're a prospective student over the age of 21, consider applying to Hughes!🙌
Join our Outreach Officer, Molly, in collaboration with other mature colleges in two upcoming webinars & learn more about applying to Cambridge as a mature student.🌟
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant-we...
Join our Outreach Officer, Molly, in collaboration with other mature colleges in two upcoming webinars & learn more about applying to Cambridge as a mature student.🌟
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant-we...
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Cambridge interview season is upon us!
Here are some thoughts on what to expect in an interview from Dr Joe Ellis, Deputy Senior Tutor for Teaching & Outreach.
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Here are some thoughts on what to expect in an interview from Dr Joe Ellis, Deputy Senior Tutor for Teaching & Outreach.
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Interview tips with Dr Joe Ellis: What can I expect in an interview?
In this series, we caught up with Dr Joe Ellis, Deputy Senior Tutor and Director of Studies in HSPS at Hughes Hall, Cambridge to learn more about useful preparation ahead of Cambridge interviews.…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Cambridge interview season is upon us!
Here are some thoughts on what to expect in an interview from Dr Joe Ellis, Deputy Senior Tutor for Teaching & Outreach.
youtu.be/gxJ1-7HBY-I?...
Here are some thoughts on what to expect in an interview from Dr Joe Ellis, Deputy Senior Tutor for Teaching & Outreach.
youtu.be/gxJ1-7HBY-I?...
Invitation - TODAY in Side Event Room 7 6:30-8:00 PM Mon Nov 17 COP 30 Please join us for a side event on Climate Law and Governance Capacity: Delivering Climate Justice from Baku to Belem
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Invitation - TODAY in Side Event Room 7 6:30-8:00 PM Mon Nov 17 COP 30 Please join us for a side event on Climate Law and Governance Capacity: Delivering Climate Justice from Baku to Belem
Delighted to participate in the LaClima workshop on climate law and governance in Brazil and Latin America.
November 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Delighted to participate in the LaClima workshop on climate law and governance in Brazil and Latin America.
INVITATION:
@clginitiative.bsky.social
Capacity:
Delivering Climate Justice from Baku to Belém
18:30 - 20:00 BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025
During @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belem, Brazil Official Side Event
Side Event Room 8 / Blue Zone
@clginitiative.bsky.social
Capacity:
Delivering Climate Justice from Baku to Belém
18:30 - 20:00 BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025
During @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belem, Brazil Official Side Event
Side Event Room 8 / Blue Zone
November 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
INVITATION:
@clginitiative.bsky.social
Capacity:
Delivering Climate Justice from Baku to Belém
18:30 - 20:00 BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025
During @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belem, Brazil Official Side Event
Side Event Room 8 / Blue Zone
@clginitiative.bsky.social
Capacity:
Delivering Climate Justice from Baku to Belém
18:30 - 20:00 BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025
During @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belem, Brazil Official Side Event
Side Event Room 8 / Blue Zone
Join us @cop30brazil.bsky.social for our side event at the Sierra Leone Pavilion on Strengthening Legal and Public Policy Capacity in the Face of Climate Change for Sierra Leone, Africa, and the World
15:00 - 16:00 BELEM LOCAL TIME BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025 @clginitiative.bsky.social
15:00 - 16:00 BELEM LOCAL TIME BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025 @clginitiative.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Join us @cop30brazil.bsky.social for our side event at the Sierra Leone Pavilion on Strengthening Legal and Public Policy Capacity in the Face of Climate Change for Sierra Leone, Africa, and the World
15:00 - 16:00 BELEM LOCAL TIME BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025 @clginitiative.bsky.social
15:00 - 16:00 BELEM LOCAL TIME BRT (GMT-3) on Monday, 17 November 2025 @clginitiative.bsky.social
Standing room only at our @clginitiative.bsky.social Specialisation Course at our wonderful partner the Instituto de Ciências Jurídicas at UFPA Law, Belem. Thank you to our amazing host team and all instructors. @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Standing room only at our @clginitiative.bsky.social Specialisation Course at our wonderful partner the Instituto de Ciências Jurídicas at UFPA Law, Belem. Thank you to our amazing host team and all instructors. @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social