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Keeping the Flame Alive? IOC Elections and their Impact on Global Governance – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Keeping the Flame Alive? IOC Elections and their Impact on Global Governance – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The Olympic Movement has recently experienced its own Habemus papam moment. After a 12-year mandate, Thomas Bach announced his intention to step down from his position as President of the International Olympic Committee (‘IOC’) this year. Much has been made of the secrecy and lobbying that accompanies the election and creates resemblances with the papal … Read more

The Heidelberg Declaration on Transforming Global Meat Governance – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Keeping the Flame Alive? IOC Elections and their Impact on Global Governance – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Meat is at the center of interrelated environmental and public health crises: climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, pandemics, food insecurity, unhealthy and unsustainable diets, and institutionalized animal suffering. While eating or not eating meat has traditionally been seen as a private choice, it is increasingly becoming a public and political issue, as the social, ecological, and ethical costs of industrialized meat production are becoming more visible and prominent. Scientific evidence is piling indicating the need for a sustainable food system and dietary transitions away from animal-based foods.

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Streamline AI governance with AWS and IBM – Go Health Pro

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Streamline AI governance with AWS and IBM – Go Health Pro

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a driving force in business, reshaping how organizations everywhere operate. As AI’s influence grows, however, so does the need for strong governance. Companies must mitigate the ethical and social risks of AI, navigate complex and evolving regulations, and prevent operational and security failures. Without robust governance, they risk deploying AI … Read more

Netherlands Institute of Human Rights Summer School; University of Singapore Vacancies; CfP Extension Ocean Governance; Early Career Research Exchange Series; ESIL Calls for Papers – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Keeping the Flame Alive? IOC Elections and their Impact on Global Governance – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

1. Netherlands Institute of Human Rights International Human Rights Summer School. The Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) will be holding its annual summer school ‘International Human Rights Law: An Introduction’ again from 7 – 11 July 2025. Find more information about the summer school here.

2. University of Singapore Post-Doctoral Vacancies. The Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is accepting applications for four Post-Doctoral positions.  The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension to a second year based on the work accomplished during the first year. Applications are open to prospective fellows with research projects in all areas of International Law as well as other areas of public law with direct links to international law. More information about the positions is available here.

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CfP GYIL; BIICL Training Programme; CfP Business and Human Rights Workshop; CfP Criminal Justice Conference; Nuremberg Academy Lecture; CfS Green Deal Seminar; CfP Genocide and the Ocean; CfP Use of Biometrics by Armed Forces; CfS Ocean Governance for a Sustainable Future; International Law Breakfast Briefing – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Keeping the Flame Alive? IOC Elections and their Impact on Global Governance – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

1. Call for Papers: The German Yearbook of International Law (Vol. 68, 2025). The call for contributions to the “General Articles” section of Volume 68 (2025) of the GYIL is now open. Submissions can be on all topics and fields of interest that are relevant to public international law. Papers submitted should be in English, be between 10,000-12,500 words (inclusive of footnotes), and must conform with the GYIL style guide (available here). Submissions, including a brief abstract, keywords, statement of affiliation, and confirmation of exclusive submission, should be sent by 30 September 2025 to the Managing Editor of the GYIL via e-mail: yearbook {at} wsi(.)uni-kiel.de. More information can be found here.

2. BIICL Training Programme 2025. The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is now accepting registrations for its programme of short courses for 2025. Courses include: Foundations of public international law; Public international law in practice; Climate change law: Climate change litigation; Artificial intelligence governance; Cultural heritage law; Business and human rights; and, Law of the sea. BIICL is also offering two summer schools on Law and Technology (30 June- 4 July) and on Public International Law (14-18 July). These courses are led by BIICL’s team in collaboration with external partners, combining academic expertise with practical insight. Discounts are available for group bookings and individual members of BIICL. Scholarships are available for individuals and NGOs – terms and conditions apply. More information can be found on the BIICL website.

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