News flash: We've launched a new, free training kit for decision-makers and legal practitioners working on international protection claims involving climate change and disasters @kaldorcentre.bsky.social climatemobility.unsw.edu.au/practical-to...

The Evacuations Research Hub @kaldorcentre.bsky.social at UNSW Law & Justice is excited to offer two PhD scholarships in law to examine the role of evacuations in different contexts. Applications due 18 May 2026; details here: www.unsw.edu.au/law-justice/...

Proud to have published this short blog piece that discusses how the Global Compact on Refugees can encompass protection and assistance to IDPs, too. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...

The Declaration can be found at: sites.google.com/view/right-t...

Very proud to be part of the launch in Geneva of the Independent Declaration on Meaningful Refugee Participation

The UK proposed changes do not work and only make it worse for asylum seekers fleeing persecution.

They served with heart. They gave everything. We remember them. #WorldHumanitarianDay

...stehen auf! Für Selbstbestimmung. Für Sichtbarkeit. Für Schutz. 📣 Nie wieder Listen gegen Minderheiten. ✍️ Jetzt Petition gegen das Sonderregister unterschreiben: campact.org/C88U2

Launched on World Refugee Day by an international WG comprising refugee and stateless experts with lived experience, scholars and practitioners, please read a new draft Independent Declaration on Refugee Participation: *MRP Declaration Website* #nothingaboutuswithoutus www.tinyurl.com/mrpdeclaration

The UNHCR Archive & Records team are squeezed for funds: www.unhcr.org/blogs/unhcr-... (I know, who isn't? But archives really matter.)

Don’t miss our event in London on Tuesday 3 June ‬⁩- ⁦Prof Geoff Gilbert and I will explain the new International Protection for People Displaced Across Borders in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit www.biicl.org/events/12024...

And for those who cannot make Tuesday 3rd in London, online presentation with Global Strategic Litigation Council next week: www.linkedin.com/posts/global...

Please join me and @profgsgilbert.bsky.social in London on Tues 3 June to hear about our new Practical Toolkit to protect people displaced across borders in the context of climate change & disasters. Kindly hosted by @biicl.bsky.social & Refugee Legal Support www.biicl.org/events/12024...

New figures on internal displacement globally are out today from @idmc-geneva.bsky.social. Nearly 70% of global internal displacement in 2024 occurred in the context of disasters www.internal-displacement.org/global-repor...

Lovely tribute to Françoise Worth noting that while Bankovic not a win, extraterritorial human rights obligations now confirmed in most situations Françoise was also instrumental in developing a recent case against Russian Federation re air strikes in Syria www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr...

It is wonderful and reflected how Françoise could explain the law to students in such an inspiring style. Then she would be off to train the military before discussing the most intricate aspects of international law with academics and the Foreign Office. She examined the law and set it in context

Very glad that the Essex Speed Briefing on International Protection for People Displaced across Borders in the context of Climate Change and Disasters - Practical Toolkit (Europe/ Africa time zones) is now live. Thanks to Isabelle Michal (UNHCR, DIP) and Cat Freeman (Essex) youtu.be/8xyrXJUd_tQ

Tuesday 25th - Europe/ Africa time Zones Speed Briefing - Register through link

To register for Europe/ Africa time zones Speed Briefing on The Practical Toolkit on International Protection for People Displaced across Borders in the context of Climate Change and Disasters, the link is here: www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/... The Toolkit is accessible there, too

And that’s before anyone takes into account Art.31 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees on imposing penalties on people irregularly arriving and, especially, Art.34 on facilitating the naturalisation of refugees. This is not within the spirit and intendment of the 1951 Convention

Not got time to read the full 40 pages at the moment - the 8 page overview of the Practical Toolkit on International Protection for people displaced across borders in the context of climate change and disasters is here: www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

The Practical Toolkit overview can be found at www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

3. 🌟 "No special tricks are needed." This new Practical Toolkit debunks the myths around “climate refugees” & shows how current refugee & human rights law applies to displacement caused by disasters & climate change. Get your copy: www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

5. 🌎 Climate change doesn't just alter the planet—it displaces people. A new global Practical Toolkit helps lawyers & decision-makers assess protection claims of those crossing borders when climate impacts play a part. Learn how existing laws apply: www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

Collaborating for impact 🌍 The new Practical Toolkit on climate- and disaster-related displacement was developed by experts from: 💡 @UNSW's Kaldor Centre 💡 @CGRS at UC Law SF 💡 @EssexLawSchool <@universityofessex.bsky.social> w/@Refugees /@unhcr.org www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

Calling all legal practitioners: A new Practical Toolkit is here to guide you through international protection claims involving climate change and disasters. This resource offers clear analysis of refugee and human rights law from Africa, the Americas & Europe. www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

Very proud to be part of this tri-institution, first-of-its-kind global resource to guide decision-makers on international protection claims when climate and disasters play a role in displacing people across borders: the Practical Toolkit can be found here - www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

Not quite as good as your beach, but there were blue skies over Framlingham Castle today … and it is, by Suffolk standards, on a hill.

Started as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Refugee Law on 1 Jan 2002. 3.5 years out in 20-teens, but now finished after 2 decades. The role changed immensely. Thanks to OUP, Jane and Jean, the 2 copyeditors, Guy Goodwin-Gill and esp @profjmcadam.bsky.social co-E-I-C for 2nd stint

Spellow Lane Library is almost part of Goodison Park @evertonfc.com We must cherish public libraries www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How is it possible to consider returning Syrian refugees when the situation is still volatile. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Syria is at a crossroads Undoubtedly, the past - a cruel regime - must be tried Undoubtedly, nobody knows what the future holds Undoubtedly, many Syrians hope for a peaceful future in a united Syria Undoubtedly, protection must be guaranteed to those in exile who yet doubt it

Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications So, my first refugee law post. Regardless of the status accorded by govts previously to Syrians, if they qualify as refugees, cessation must be agreed with @unhcr.org who provide international protection. Otherwise it could be refoulement

I am pleased that my article is now out: 'Preserving Statehood through Population and Government: Safeguarding Nationality and Franchise in the context of Sea-Level Rise and Mobility' in the New Zealand Yearbook of International Law #climatechange brill.com/display/book...

From someone with skin in the game, yes there’s the shortfall and there will be a Voluntary Severance Scheme (agreed with Unions) for the 200, but a little further on the Q&A says study leave is protected & promotions to be restored. And the management are academics. Teaching & Research excellence

The times they were a’changing. From Beatles to Punk

This used to be Probe Records where I spent my teenage years … a long time ago.