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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Also concluding greetings from Dr. Eghosa Ekhator from the Nigerian Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy www.ajol.info/index.php/js... @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Closing remarks from @mcgill.ca's Randa Omar of Inter-Gentes - the @mcgill.ca Law journal on International Law and Legal Pluralism - as well the McGill Journal on Sustainable Development Law and Policy. @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A warm greeting from the Chair @ila-canada.bsky.social Dr Oonagh Fitzgerald for the Symposium. Biodiversity degradation and climate change threaten the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A warm welcome from Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social for the concluding panel of Human Rights, Sustainable Development & the Law - Global Online Symposium 2026 @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Delighted to join the closing Roundtable of the @cisdl.bsky.social Human Rights, Sustainable Development & the Law - Global Online Symposium 2026, HE Judge CG Weeramantry International Justice Awards & Judge CD Gonthier Memorial Lectures - here with the inspiring Prof Pamela Towela-Sambo. #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The issue of addressing climate change change and the interests of indigenous peoples and local communities need to be addressed together and human rights must be respected says Dr. Pamela Towela-Sambo (CISDL / University of Zambia / Human Rights Comm Zambia) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

How are the rights of indigenous peoples and young people recognised by international law, esp. when protected areas are concerned asks Ela Martinez @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

What are the legal success strategies that make the law relevant in your own practices asks Adv. Lara Douvartzidis @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We are seeing an overarching theme where international legal principles are becoming implemented at the domestic level and advanced by domestic courts says Prof. Wayne Garnons-Williams (CISDL /IITIO / NSSHFC) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Global Experts Plenary III is co-chaired by @yalelawschool-yls.bsky.social @yale.edu's Prof Maya Prabhu and @cisdl.bsky.social Lead Counsel for Sustainable Health Law #SDLaw25

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Rights of nature are integral to so many other questions, such as the inclusion of indigenous peoples and intergenerational justice says Adv. Emily Julier ( @hoganlovells.bsky.social) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

There has never been a more important time for environmental law and the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change has changed the course of domestic litigation says Adv. Nina Pindham ( @cornerstonebarristers.com Climate / @ukela-law.bsky.social ) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We are off to Global Experts Plenary III - Realising Indigenous Rights, Intergenerational Justice, and Rights of Nature Chairs: Prof. Maya Prabhu (@yale.edu) , Prof. Jorge Cabrera (Univ Costa Rica) & Adv. Neshan Gunasekera (@worldfuturecouncil.org) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

As my father the Hon. Justice Charles D Gonthier strongly believed that the law must be guided by ethics, responsibility and service and above all human dignity says Adv. Pierre Gonthier @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

My father HE Judge CG Weeramantry would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year, so it is particularly important to carry forward the interest of current and future generations. Together with Rosemary Weeramantry he issued an invitation to the law says Romesh Weeramantry on behalf of the family

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This centennial year's WIJAs go to: the Rt Hon. Ralph Regenvanu (Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Energy, Environment, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards and Disaster Management, Vanuatu), the Rt. Hon Louise Arbour, GG of Canada and H.E. ICJ Judge Professor Dire Tladi, of South Africa.

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Judge Weeramantry left an amazing footprint on intl law and what used to be a separate opinion in 1996 has become the unanimous opinion say Prof. Nico Schrijver WIJA (@unileiden.bsky.social) and Adv. Neshan Gunasekera WIJA (@rwinst.bsky.social / @worldfuturecouncil.org) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The HE Judge CG Weeramantry International Justice Award was created in memory of a respected and honoured international judge, professor, jurist and mentor. A renowned humanitarian and advocate for peace and education says @unep.org's Hon. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema WIJA @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Join us on 10 July 2026, for the @cisdl.bsky.social 2026 International Symposium on Human Rights, Sustainable Development & the Law and the Hon Justice Charles D. Gonthier Memorial Lectures, online only 13:30 – 21:30 UK time. www.cisdl.org/human-rights...

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

States and civil society have been more active than ever and are vesting trust in the International Court of Justice, ultimately expressing trust and believe in international law, especially in times of global challenges says HE Judge Prof. Dire Tladi @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is of fundamental importance in today's world - the young generation will use their voice to speak up for those who do not currently have a voice says Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour (Governor General of Canada) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, which Justice Gonthier held so dear, are today more important than ever. In an era of easy answers, principled reasoning is particularly important says the Hon. Justice Mahmud Jamal of the Canadian Supreme Court. @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Human Rights must be central to climate change action. We need to move away from overlooking human rights violations that we see on the ground. We need detailed action on phasing out fossil fuels says @durham.ac.uk's Prof Elisa Morgera ( @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social ). @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We are just before a new era of cases that use the new human rights approach to address the triple planetary challenge. The SDGs are based on a rock solid foundation of international human rights law says Prof David Boyd ( @ires.ubc.ca) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Climate action is increasingly translated into legal obligation and the future is implementation says Prof. Tenia Kyriazi, here with Profes. David Boyd ( @ires.ubc.ca), Elisa Morgera ( @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social / @durham.ac.uk) and Dr @ashfaqkhalfan.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Small Islands have exercised remarkable global leadership in posing the question of climate change in the context of HRs. It is wrong to reject the AOs as non-binding, they are authoritative says Prof Payam Akhavan ( @masseycollege.bsky.social / @uoftlaw.bsky.social) @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Start of the Global Experts Plenary I on Linking HRs & Climate Change chaired by @ashfaqkhalfan.bsky.social and Ayman Cherkaoui with Profes. Sumudu Atapattu, Marcel Szabo, Payam Akhavan, Tenia Kyriazi, David Boyd and @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social Elisa Morgera @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Closing of the Human Rights in the Global Climate Emergency panel - What are the links between HR and climate change, and how can respect for human rights respond to the global threat of climate change? How are HR courts rising to the challenge of this historical moment? @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

There is an essential role for domestic courts and domestic legislators in the implementation of human rights rulings and decisions, particularly with regards to climate change says @echr.coe.int's Judge Judge Anja Seibert-Fohr, @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

How can respect for human rights respond to the global challenge? The African Court's existing case law on environmental protection can serve as a good basis for an answer of this question says Hon. Judge Duncan Gaswaga (African Court of Human & Peoples Rights). @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

With regards to climate change we need to take into account vulnerability especially of children and of people with disabilities says @corteidh.bsky.social Hon. Judge Patricia Perez-Goldberg - states have obligations of prevention and precaution. @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Fantastic first substantive panel on Human Rights in the Global Climate Emergency with @echr.coe.int's Hon. Judge Anja Seibert, @corteidh.bsky.social's Hon. Judge Patricia Perez-Goldberg and African Court of Human & Peoples Rights Hon. Judge Duncan Gaswaga. @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We are at a critical juncture says @unep.org's Hon. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema - in the age of geopolitics sustainable development and international law play a pivotal role. @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I want to invite you all to join this discussion on human rights and sustainable development says @gsos-lse.bsky.social @lselaw.bsky.social's Dr @ashfaqkhalfan.bsky.social at today's @cisdl.bsky.social #SDLaw26

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Great opening panel for our @cisdl.bsky.social Biennial Symposium on Human Rights and Sustainable Development cisdl.org/human-rights...

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Fantastic start today at McGill with Profes @mccordonier.bsky.social and Nandini Ramanujam @cisdl.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🌟 Meet Our Course Ambassadors | DemEd Global 🌍 Introducing Sean Longwe 🌿 DemEd Global Course Ambassador (Malawi) 🚩 Stay tuned for our Summer Courses! More info in coming weeks! #DemEdGlobal #CourseAmbassadors #ClimateJustice #GlobalLeadership #InclusiveDevelopment #EducationForAll #ClimateAction

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🌍 Learner Spotlight | DemEd Global Impact Stories ✨ Meet Clarah Nyandoro 🌱 🌟 Independent Consultant, Zimbabwe 🚩 Stay tuned for our Summer Courses! More info in coming weeks! #DemEdGlobal #SustainabilityEducation #SDG #ParisAgreement #ClimateJustice

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

🌿 Meet Our Engagement REP | DemEd Global 2025/26 ✨ Introducing Fikri Faruqi 🇮🇩 🎓 Masters of Law (LLM) Student (2025/6), University of Cambridge 🌍 DemEd Global 2025/26 Research REP 🚩 Stay tuned for our Summer Courses! More info in the coming weeks! #DemEdGlobal #SustainabilityEducation

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🌿 Meet Faith Okedoyin | DemEd Global REP 2025/26 ✨ MPhil Education, Globalisation & International Development (Cambridge) With 10+ years’ experience. Leads teacher development at Slum2School Africa and contributes to climate education with YOUNGO. 🚩 Summer Courses info coming soon

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🌍 Meet Aprilda Fiona Butar Butar 🌿 DemEd Global Ambassador (Indonesia) A Managing Partner with 25+ years in law, Aprilda focuses on sustainability, climate change, and carbon trading—advancing legal frameworks for responsible growth. 🚩 Summer Courses coming soon!

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🌟 Meet Our Course Experts & Guest Lecturers | DemEd Global 2025/26 🍃 Introducing Dr Kennedy Mbeva 🌍 His work at Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk tackles how global climate governance can deliver justice for the most vulnerable.

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🌍 Learner Spotlight | DemEd Global ✨ Meet Regis Brian Chirenga 🌱 — Law student at Georgetown University Law Center From global health law research to advancing his LLM, Regis is turning knowledge into impact—building confidence, shaping policy conversations, and growing into a global health leader.

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

🌿 Meet Tendai J Nzonzo | DemEd Global 2025/26 ✨ MPhil Geography (Cambridge) | Engagement REP & Mastercard Foundation Scholar Geographer working at the intersection of climate governance, social protection & urban resilience across Southern Africa. 🚩 Summer Courses info coming soon

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🌟 Meet Our Course Ambassadors | DemEd Global 🌍 Introducing Hassan Kimela 🌿 — His focus spans corporate governance, trade, human rights, and financial inclusion for sustainable growth. 🚩 Summer Courses info coming soon!

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🌍 A Conversation on Climate Courage and Commitment: Lunchtime with a Leading Paris Agreement Negotiator 🍀 🗓 Tuesday, 24 March 2026 ⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM (GMT) 📍 Moot Court, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge 🎟 Register now: bit.ly/4lEIf7N

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🌟 Meet Our Course Experts & Guest Lecturers | DemEd Global 2025/26 🍃 Introducing Professor James Bacchus 🌍 His work shows how trade rules can drive sustainable development, equity, and global justice. 🚩 Stay tuned for our Summer Courses!

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🌟 Meet Our Course Ambassadors | DemEd Global 🌍 Introducing Rorisang Ntaote🌿 DemEd Global Course Ambassador (Lesotho) 🚩 Stay tuned for our Summer Courses! More info in the coming weeks! #DemEdGlobal #CourseAmbassadors #SustainabilityEducation #ClimateJustice

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🌟 Meet Our Course Experts & Guest Lecturers | DemEd Global 2025/26 🌿 Introducing Lord Nicholas Stern his work on the economics of climate change has reshaped how the world understands the relationship between environmental action and economic prosperity.

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Democratising Education For Global Sustainability and Justice @demedglobal.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🌿 Meet Our Engagement REP | DemEd Global 2025/26 ✨ Introducing Heide Rogers! 🎓 MPhil in Environmental Policy Student (2025/6), University of Cambridge 🌍 DemEd Global 2025/26 Engagement REP 🚩 Stay tuned for our Summer Courses! More info in coming weeks!

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