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Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

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Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

Are world leaders downplaying the evidence of climate change? Three scientists issue a stark warning to those in power. Dr James Kirkham from British Antarctic Survey, Professor Chris Stokes from … The post Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it appeared first on British Antarctic…

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Evening Lecture: ‘The End (and Future) of States’ – Prof Monica Hakimi, Columbia Law School

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Lecture and Q&A: 5 pm – 6 pm Please note this event is in person only. No registration required. Lecture summary: This talk draws attention to—and offers a theory that ties together and explains—two globally transformative trends. First, states across the world are facing extraordinary threats, ranging from interstate aggression to violent nonstate groups to…

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Major paleogeographic and paleoclimatic changes during the late Paleozoic, Early Cretaceous and Cenozoic of central Australia and their influence on recycling of sediments

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The post Major paleogeographic and paleoclimatic changes during the late Paleozoic, Early Cretaceous and Cenozoic of central Australia and their influence on recycling of sediments appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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‘The Anatomy of an Investment Treaty Case’ – Camilla Gambarini, Withers

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Time: 2 pm – 3 pm This event is in person only. No registration required. Speaker: Camilla Gambarini is a Special Counsel in the public international law and international arbitration team of Withers in London. Dual qualified as Avvocato (Italy) and Solicitor Advocate (England & Wales), Camilla’s expertise in public international law covers boundary disputes,…

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Friday Lecture: ‘The Systemic Function of General Principles’ – Prof Mads Andenas & Prof Johann Ruben Leiss, University of Oslo

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Register here if attending online Lecture summary: The lecture explores the systemic function of general principles in international law in light of the ongoing work of the ILC on general principles of law and recent practice of international courts and tribunals, such as the Climate Change Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice from…

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Friday Lecture: ‘The Systemic Function of General Principles’ – Prof Mads Andenas & Prof Johann Ruben Leiss, University of Oslo

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Register here if attending online Lecture summary: The lecture explores the systemic function of general principles in international law in light of the ongoing work of the ILC on general principles of law and recent practice of international courts and tribunals, such as the Climate Change Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice from…

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CULS event: ‘Climate Change and the Law Panel’

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Join CULS x Cambridge Climate Society for a panel discussion on Climate Change and the Law! The event brings together leading experts to explore how legal systems are adapting to the climate crisis following the ICJ’s 2025 Advisory opinion. Speakers include Dr Lovleen Bhullar (who will be covering the content of the ICJ…

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Friday Lecture: ‘Due Diligence at a Crossroads: The Old Road, the New Road, and the Bridge Between’ – Dr Penelope Ridings, International Law Commission

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Register here if attending online Lecture summary: In the last several decades, scholarly views of due diligence in international law have shifted from due diligence as a primary obligation under customary international law, to due diligence as a standard of conduct attached to a primary obligation. Thus, for example, due diligence is required to meet…

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‘Rethinking International Law’s Role in the Climate Crisis: A TWAIL Analysis of the Coloniality of Global Climate Responses’

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Speaker: Visiting PhD researcher Maryam Yabo Abstract: This research applies a Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) lens to the international community’s responses to the climate crisis. It argues that while these responses aim to advance decarbonisation and global justice, they often reproduce the epistemic…

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History wins its final Green Impact Award

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History wins its final Green Impact Award

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 History wins its final Green Impact Award News The Faculty of History has received a Green Impact Bronze Award in recognition of its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.  This achievement was led by Angela Wilson (Undergraduate Teaching Administrator for Part II and Subject Groups), Steve Corbett (Chief Custodian), and the…

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