Law at the End of the World Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:17:51 +1200 https://lawattheendoftheworld.buzzsprout.com en-nz © 2026 Law at the End of the World yes 8a29f1e5-046e-5b35-ac33-1332fd7927c7 law.end.world@outlook.com elizabeth.macpherson@canterbury.ac.nz Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark episodic false In this podcast, coming to you from the end of the world, Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark share developments and insights about how law is being used to support outcomes for the environment and those who depend on it - i.e. everyone.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark law.end.world@outlook.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1ezpbbc5o26gkrvjufyxmqnl5584?.jpg Law at the End of the World https://lawattheendoftheworld.buzzsprout.com Cristy Clark Elizabeth Macpherson Doing a PhD, becoming an academic, and staying one - Episode 21 (with Inger Mewburn AKA The Thesis Whisperer) Doing a PhD, becoming an academic, and staying one - Episode 21 (with Inger Mewburn AKA The Thesis Whisperer) In this episode, Cristy and Liz explore academic career planning with our very special guest, Professor Inger Mewburn (AKA The Thesis Whisperer), who talks to us about her own academic career, her current research, her work with PhD students and neurodivergent academics, and the under-rated skill of project management for researchers (the subject of her latest book). As usual, we also share recent developments in domestic and international environmental law, including climate change litigation, water rights, and heritage protection.

https://thesiswhisperer.com

Managing Your Research Project: A Guide for Researchers

Climate adaptation without funding is planning without delivery | EDS 

Under the Lens | Podcast on Spotify

NZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’

NZ's climate goals off-track - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre 

Hard Truths Case

Papunya Climate Safe Housing Case

Australian Conservation Foundation Inc; Friends of Australian Rock Art Inc v Minister for the Environment and Water & Anor

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]]> In this episode, Cristy and Liz explore academic career planning with our very special guest, Professor Inger Mewburn (AKA The Thesis Whisperer), who talks to us about her own academic career, her current research, her work with PhD students and neurodivergent academics, and the under-rated skill of project management for researchers (the subject of her latest book). As usual, we also share recent developments in domestic and international environmental law, including climate change litigation, water rights, and heritage protection.

https://thesiswhisperer.com

Managing Your Research Project: A Guide for Researchers

Climate adaptation without funding is planning without delivery | EDS 

Under the Lens | Podcast on Spotify

NZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’

NZ's climate goals off-track - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre 

Hard Truths Case

Papunya Climate Safe Housing Case

Australian Conservation Foundation Inc; Friends of Australian Rock Art Inc v Minister for the Environment and Water & Anor

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]]> Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-19561126 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1200 6868 3 21 full false The Politics of Despair and Hope in the Ecocene - Episode 20 (with Mihnea Tănăsescu) The Politics of Despair and Hope in the Ecocene - Episode 20 (with Mihnea Tănăsescu) In this episode, Mihnea Tănăsescu joins us to discuss his groundbreaking research on Ecocene Politics. Mihnea reflects on how we can conceptualise human relationships with nature, with particular attention to learning from place-based restoration projects and Indigenous legal systems. We critically explore how hope, despair, and lucidity can help or hinder our attempts to make sense of the ecological challenges communities are facing around the world. We also discuss the ways that legal and political theory scholars can draw on and connect to other academic disciplines, like ecology, and use fieldwork to ground their thinking in lived experiences and place.

As always, Cristy and Liz round off with their updates about environmental law developments, including further developments in Aotearoa's climate tort saga and the status of Aborignal cultural heritage reform and climate litigation in Australia.

Profile of Mihnea Tanasescu (UMONS) 

Ecocene Politics

Researching river personhood: Making the case for relational research methods

Law and the Environment: An Act of Legal Kintsugi?

Woodside case 

Australian position on fossil fuels and renewables

Western Australia and Aboriginal heritage 

Inequality lab global justice project

Complaint laid with Ombudsman about 'apparent withholding' of information by PM's office

Committee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public opposition

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]]> In this episode, Mihnea Tănăsescu joins us to discuss his groundbreaking research on Ecocene Politics. Mihnea reflects on how we can conceptualise human relationships with nature, with particular attention to learning from place-based restoration projects and Indigenous legal systems. We critically explore how hope, despair, and lucidity can help or hinder our attempts to make sense of the ecological challenges communities are facing around the world. We also discuss the ways that legal and political theory scholars can draw on and connect to other academic disciplines, like ecology, and use fieldwork to ground their thinking in lived experiences and place.

As always, Cristy and Liz round off with their updates about environmental law developments, including further developments in Aotearoa's climate tort saga and the status of Aborignal cultural heritage reform and climate litigation in Australia.

Profile of Mihnea Tanasescu (UMONS) 

Ecocene Politics

Researching river personhood: Making the case for relational research methods

Law and the Environment: An Act of Legal Kintsugi?

Woodside case 

Australian position on fossil fuels and renewables

Western Australia and Aboriginal heritage 

Inequality lab global justice project

Complaint laid with Ombudsman about 'apparent withholding' of information by PM's office

Committee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public opposition

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]]> Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-19358303 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1200 6691 3 20 full false What everyone gets wrong about the rights of nature - Episode 19 (with Erin O'Donnell) What everyone gets wrong about the rights of nature - Episode 19 (with Erin O'Donnell) In this episode, Associate Professor Erin O'Donnell (U Melbourne) joins us as a guest co-host to chat with us about the perils, pitfalls, and promise of researching in the burgeoning field of rights of nature. We discuss the top methodological challenges inherent in doing research about the rights of nature and legal personhood, and provide our thoughts about how to do this sort of work ethically and in a way that contributes to the scholarly field, the community, and nature itself.

As always, we round off with our updates about developments in environmental law including cases, legislation, and policy changes. Highlights include international pressure to implement the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change, climate litigation in Australia, and fisheries and conservation reforms and government interference with climate litigation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

People, Place and Nature in Indigenous-Settler Relations

Doing research about relational water governance… relationally: Critical methodological reflections about legal research on river personhood

UN experts urge states to support General Assembly resolution operationalising 

ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate obligations

Climate Change in the High Court of Australia

Statutory Consultation open: Environmental Offsets Standard

River Thames in London gets first official bathing spot on Friday

3rd Global Citizenship Education Hub

Missed opportunities in the Fisheries Amendment Bill

The quiet but major shift slipped in among the conservation law reforms

New plans to encourage private investment in nature

Climate law changes have 'clearly struck a nerve'

Mercury NZ Ltd v Māori Land Court 2026-NZCA-91.pdf 

Ours Not Mines Limited v Hauraki District Council [2026] NZCA 138 

Recommendations-for-ethical-engagement-of-IKS-within-the-IPCC

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]]> In this episode, Associate Professor Erin O'Donnell (U Melbourne) joins us as a guest co-host to chat with us about the perils, pitfalls, and promise of researching in the burgeoning field of rights of nature. We discuss the top methodological challenges inherent in doing research about the rights of nature and legal personhood, and provide our thoughts about how to do this sort of work ethically and in a way that contributes to the scholarly field, the community, and nature itself.

As always, we round off with our updates about developments in environmental law including cases, legislation, and policy changes. Highlights include international pressure to implement the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change, climate litigation in Australia, and fisheries and conservation reforms and government interference with climate litigation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

People, Place and Nature in Indigenous-Settler Relations

Doing research about relational water governance… relationally: Critical methodological reflections about legal research on river personhood

UN experts urge states to support General Assembly resolution operationalising 

ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate obligations

Climate Change in the High Court of Australia

Statutory Consultation open: Environmental Offsets Standard

River Thames in London gets first official bathing spot on Friday

3rd Global Citizenship Education Hub

Missed opportunities in the Fisheries Amendment Bill

The quiet but major shift slipped in among the conservation law reforms

New plans to encourage private investment in nature

Climate law changes have 'clearly struck a nerve'

Mercury NZ Ltd v Māori Land Court 2026-NZCA-91.pdf 

Ours Not Mines Limited v Hauraki District Council [2026] NZCA 138 

Recommendations-for-ethical-engagement-of-IKS-within-the-IPCC

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]]> Buzzsprout-19215324 Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +1200 5625 3 19 full false Blue carbon - harnessing the power of the ocean for climate and justice - Episode 18 (with Elizabeth Macpherson) Blue carbon - harnessing the power of the ocean for climate and justice - Episode 18 (with Elizabeth Macpherson) In this episode, Cristy interviews Liz about her Blue Carbon Futures research program. While it’s been claimed that blue carbon ecosystems can sequester up to 10 times more carbon than terrestrial forests, the legal frameworks needed to protect and restore them are fragmented, contested, and in many cases, underdeveloped. Liz unpacks how ownership disputes, traditional land law boundaries, and colonial legacies create hurdles for Indigenous communities trying to restore and finance these vital wetlands.

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]]> In this episode, Cristy interviews Liz about her Blue Carbon Futures research program. While it’s been claimed that blue carbon ecosystems can sequester up to 10 times more carbon than terrestrial forests, the legal frameworks needed to protect and restore them are fragmented, contested, and in many cases, underdeveloped. Liz unpacks how ownership disputes, traditional land law boundaries, and colonial legacies create hurdles for Indigenous communities trying to restore and finance these vital wetlands.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19031003 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +1200 4970 3 18 full false Fighting for Free Flowing Rivers in Patagonia - Episode 17 (with Pía Weber Salazar) Fighting for Free Flowing Rivers in Patagonia - Episode 17 (with Pía Weber Salazar) In this episode we are joined by lawyer and activist Pía Weber Salazar who discusses her collective work securing legal protections for free flowing rivers in Chile. Pía explains how communities and activist coalitions are working together to protect entire river systems. This work focuses on the implementation of water flow reserves in the Futalefú and Puelo Rivers in Chilean Patagonia, where almost all of the rivers' flow is now protected, despite fierce competition from extractive industries and fragmented regulations. Pía emphasises how legal, community, academic and advocacy efforts can come together to secure better futures for rivers and related communities, and identifies the challenges that lie ahead.  As always, Cristy and Liz round off with recent developments in environmental law, including new developments in climate litigation from Europe, Australia and Aotearoa, the ongoing legal battle against nitrate polution in Canterbury, and large-scale resource management reforms underway in Aotearoa. 

Futaleufú and Puelo Become Chile’s First Protected Rivers

Towards a Holistic Environmental Flow Regime in Chile

Towards durable legal protections for rivers in Chile

Evolving rights to (and of) water in Chile

No more ministry for the Environment

Assessment framework for carbon removals

Changes to National Direction under the RMA

MACA litigation

Freshwater litigation in Canterbury

ELI v ECan

Climate Clinic Aotearoa v Minister of Energy and Resources

Oxford Water Network 

Talking about Methods | Frontiers of Sociolegal Studies

WATER SHELF PODCAST: "Legal Geographies of Water" by Cristy Clark

Asmania et al. vs Holcim - ECCHR: Rising sea levels: An island fights against its demise 

ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2026:1347, Rechtbank Den Haag, C/09/659832 / HA ZA 24-53 (English translation)

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]]> In this episode we are joined by lawyer and activist Pía Weber Salazar who discusses her collective work securing legal protections for free flowing rivers in Chile. Pía explains how communities and activist coalitions are working together to protect entire river systems. This work focuses on the implementation of water flow reserves in the Futalefú and Puelo Rivers in Chilean Patagonia, where almost all of the rivers' flow is now protected, despite fierce competition from extractive industries and fragmented regulations. Pía emphasises how legal, community, academic and advocacy efforts can come together to secure better futures for rivers and related communities, and identifies the challenges that lie ahead.  As always, Cristy and Liz round off with recent developments in environmental law, including new developments in climate litigation from Europe, Australia and Aotearoa, the ongoing legal battle against nitrate polution in Canterbury, and large-scale resource management reforms underway in Aotearoa. 

Futaleufú and Puelo Become Chile’s First Protected Rivers

Towards a Holistic Environmental Flow Regime in Chile

Towards durable legal protections for rivers in Chile

Evolving rights to (and of) water in Chile

No more ministry for the Environment

Assessment framework for carbon removals

Changes to National Direction under the RMA

MACA litigation

Freshwater litigation in Canterbury

ELI v ECan

Climate Clinic Aotearoa v Minister of Energy and Resources

Oxford Water Network 

Talking about Methods | Frontiers of Sociolegal Studies

WATER SHELF PODCAST: "Legal Geographies of Water" by Cristy Clark

Asmania et al. vs Holcim - ECCHR: Rising sea levels: An island fights against its demise 

ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2026:1347, Rechtbank Den Haag, C/09/659832 / HA ZA 24-53 (English translation)

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]]> Buzzsprout-18757244 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +1300 6613 3 17 full false Rights and Resilience in Pacific Climate Advocacy - Episode 16 (with Keakaokawai Varner Hemi, Sereana Naepi, Julia Dehm and Cristy Clark) Rights and Resilience in Pacific Climate Advocacy - Episode 16 (with Keakaokawai Varner Hemi, Sereana Naepi, Julia Dehm and Cristy Clark) In this episode, Cristy and Liz share Part Two of their LSAANZ Conference special on Rights and Resilience.  The episode brings highlights from the December 2025 Law and Society Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference, held in Ōtautahi Chirstchurch. The theme of the Conference was Rights, Relationality, Resilience, Reciprocity, and this episode focuses on sharing insights and advances from days two and three of the Conference - including book launches, Conference dinner, and Conference closing. The core hilight of the episode is a recording from the second keynote panel presentation on Rights and Resilience with Dr Keakaokawai Varner Hemi (U Waikato), Associate Professor and Rutherford Discovery Fellow Sereana Naepi (U Auckland), and Associate Professor Julia Dehm (La Trobe) beautifully curated by Cristy. This panel centres and champions the leadership of young Pacific leaders taking climate change to the highest court on the planet, and challenges all of us working in universities to make them places deserving of Māori and Pacific scholars, students, and communities. The episode is the second of two episodes bringing Conference highlights, and focuses on the Conference themes of Rights and Resilience, with particular focus on these concepts in the context of climate change, Pacific peoples, and education.

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]]> In this episode, Cristy and Liz share Part Two of their LSAANZ Conference special on Rights and Resilience.  The episode brings highlights from the December 2025 Law and Society Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference, held in Ōtautahi Chirstchurch. The theme of the Conference was Rights, Relationality, Resilience, Reciprocity, and this episode focuses on sharing insights and advances from days two and three of the Conference - including book launches, Conference dinner, and Conference closing. The core hilight of the episode is a recording from the second keynote panel presentation on Rights and Resilience with Dr Keakaokawai Varner Hemi (U Waikato), Associate Professor and Rutherford Discovery Fellow Sereana Naepi (U Auckland), and Associate Professor Julia Dehm (La Trobe) beautifully curated by Cristy. This panel centres and champions the leadership of young Pacific leaders taking climate change to the highest court on the planet, and challenges all of us working in universities to make them places deserving of Māori and Pacific scholars, students, and communities. The episode is the second of two episodes bringing Conference highlights, and focuses on the Conference themes of Rights and Resilience, with particular focus on these concepts in the context of climate change, Pacific peoples, and education.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18704651 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +1300 7000 2 16 full false Relationality and Reciprocity in River Governance - Episode 15 (with Gerrard Albert, Anne Poelina and Erin O'Donnell) Relationality and Reciprocity in River Governance - Episode 15 (with Gerrard Albert, Anne Poelina and Erin O'Donnell) In this episode, Cristy and Liz share Part One of their LSAANZ Conference special on Relationality and Reciprocity.  The episode brings highlights from the December 2025 Law and Society Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference, held in Ōtautahi Chirstchurch. The theme of the conference was Rights, Relationality, Resilience, Reciprocity, and this episode focuses on sharing insights and advances from day one of the conference - including the early career workshop, conference opening, reception, and book prizes. The core hilight of the episode is a recording from the first keynote panel presentation on Relationality and Reciprocity with Māori leader Gerrard Albert (Whanganui Iwi), First Nations leader, scholar, activist and artist Professor Anne Poelina (University of Notre Dame and Martuwarra River Council), beautifully curated by Associate Professor Erin O'Donnell (University of Melbourne, Birrarung Council). The episode is the first of two episodes bringing Conference highlights, and focuses on the Conference themes of Relationality and Reciprocity, with particular focus on these concepts in the context of water governance, climate change, and Indigenous sovereignty.

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]]> In this episode, Cristy and Liz share Part One of their LSAANZ Conference special on Relationality and Reciprocity.  The episode brings highlights from the December 2025 Law and Society Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference, held in Ōtautahi Chirstchurch. The theme of the conference was Rights, Relationality, Resilience, Reciprocity, and this episode focuses on sharing insights and advances from day one of the conference - including the early career workshop, conference opening, reception, and book prizes. The core hilight of the episode is a recording from the first keynote panel presentation on Relationality and Reciprocity with Māori leader Gerrard Albert (Whanganui Iwi), First Nations leader, scholar, activist and artist Professor Anne Poelina (University of Notre Dame and Martuwarra River Council), beautifully curated by Associate Professor Erin O'Donnell (University of Melbourne, Birrarung Council). The episode is the first of two episodes bringing Conference highlights, and focuses on the Conference themes of Relationality and Reciprocity, with particular focus on these concepts in the context of water governance, climate change, and Indigenous sovereignty.

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]]> Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-18593322 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1300 5439 2 15 full true Making a Difference through More-than-Human Rights - Episode 14 (with César Rodríguez-Garavito) Making a Difference through More-than-Human Rights - Episode 14 (with César Rodríguez-Garavito) In this conversation, César Rodríguez-Garavito (NYU Law) reflects on his fascinating academic career, explaining his drive to produce 'action research' that enables a positive impact for communities and the environment. He reflects on the balance between academic commitments and advocacy work (especially for Indigenous communities), the critical importance of distributed teams of collaborators, and his innovative approach to using art and multimedia to attract attention to an important cause. The discussion also covers the origins and evolution of the More-than-Human Life programme he leads at NYU, his hacks for personal career management, and advice for early career researchers seeking to make meaningful contributions beyond academia. Cristy and Liz round off with their environmental law updates, including international and transnational developments around climate change, river rights and the rights of nature, changes to fast track and climate legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand and environmental legislation in Australia, and the latest environmental case law developments from around the globe.

César Rodríguez-Garavito

Moth - More Than Human Life

Amphibious research

The Earth Rights Research & Action (TERRA NYU Law) - Center for Human Rights and Global Justice

The Thesis Whisperer

Ecuador’s Voters Protect Rights of Nature, Reject Proposal to Rewrite Constitution

Preservación ecosistémica: Por primera vez MOP declara reservas de aguas en cuencas de ríos Futaleufú y Puelo

Lady Tureiti Moxon’s human rights complaint accepted by the United Nations

New Zealand awarded dubious 'Fossil of the Day' at COP30 climate talks

Key-concerns-with-the-Fast-track-Approvals-Amendment-Bill.pdf 

EXPLAINER: Changes announced to the Climate Change Response Act 2002 

Challenging the EPA’s regulatory failure on glyphosate — Environmental Law Initiative

Otākiri SC Case

Beyond problem-solving and systems thinking

Towards durable legal protections for rivers in Chile

Torres Strait Islanders appeal federal court decision on landmark climate case

ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment 

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]]> In this conversation, César Rodríguez-Garavito (NYU Law) reflects on his fascinating academic career, explaining his drive to produce 'action research' that enables a positive impact for communities and the environment. He reflects on the balance between academic commitments and advocacy work (especially for Indigenous communities), the critical importance of distributed teams of collaborators, and his innovative approach to using art and multimedia to attract attention to an important cause. The discussion also covers the origins and evolution of the More-than-Human Life programme he leads at NYU, his hacks for personal career management, and advice for early career researchers seeking to make meaningful contributions beyond academia. Cristy and Liz round off with their environmental law updates, including international and transnational developments around climate change, river rights and the rights of nature, changes to fast track and climate legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand and environmental legislation in Australia, and the latest environmental case law developments from around the globe.

César Rodríguez-Garavito

Moth - More Than Human Life

Amphibious research

The Earth Rights Research & Action (TERRA NYU Law) - Center for Human Rights and Global Justice

The Thesis Whisperer

Ecuador’s Voters Protect Rights of Nature, Reject Proposal to Rewrite Constitution

Preservación ecosistémica: Por primera vez MOP declara reservas de aguas en cuencas de ríos Futaleufú y Puelo

Lady Tureiti Moxon’s human rights complaint accepted by the United Nations

New Zealand awarded dubious 'Fossil of the Day' at COP30 climate talks

Key-concerns-with-the-Fast-track-Approvals-Amendment-Bill.pdf 

EXPLAINER: Changes announced to the Climate Change Response Act 2002 

Challenging the EPA’s regulatory failure on glyphosate — Environmental Law Initiative

Otākiri SC Case

Beyond problem-solving and systems thinking

Towards durable legal protections for rivers in Chile

Torres Strait Islanders appeal federal court decision on landmark climate case

ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment 

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]]> Buzzsprout-18225124 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1300 7780 2 14 full false Research Skills Series: Getting and managing grants - Episode 13 (with Elizabeth Macpherson) Research Skills Series: Getting and managing grants - Episode 13 (with Elizabeth Macpherson) In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we kick off our new ‘Research Skills Series’. In this first installment, Liz shares her extensive experience of obtaining and administering research funding in a practical, skills-focused discussion. She covers her grant history (successes and failures), key lessons about writing successful applications, common misconceptions, and the realities of managing and delivering grant-funded projects. Liz emphasises the importance of building relationships, writing for interdisciplinary audiences, and the significant administrative work involved in running grants. Cristy and Liz also discuss major environmental law developments including New Zealand's controversial marine and coastal legislation, Australia's upcoming EPBC amendments, climate litigation from Bonaire, and new research challenging the effectiveness of carbon offsets.

Marine law change angers Māori activist: 'We don't have any rights'

New marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf

Environmental Law Initiative v EPA

Government almost halves methane reduction target, farmers celebrate

Major changes to climate-related disclosures announced

Our Marine Environment 2025

Big shakeup for NZ's research funding

A/80/117: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 

Webinar - Capacity Building on developing Amicus Curiae for the African Court's Advisory Opinion... 

ADLEG Submission on DDA Review (2025).pdf 

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]]> In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we kick off our new ‘Research Skills Series’. In this first installment, Liz shares her extensive experience of obtaining and administering research funding in a practical, skills-focused discussion. She covers her grant history (successes and failures), key lessons about writing successful applications, common misconceptions, and the realities of managing and delivering grant-funded projects. Liz emphasises the importance of building relationships, writing for interdisciplinary audiences, and the significant administrative work involved in running grants. Cristy and Liz also discuss major environmental law developments including New Zealand's controversial marine and coastal legislation, Australia's upcoming EPBC amendments, climate litigation from Bonaire, and new research challenging the effectiveness of carbon offsets.

Marine law change angers Māori activist: 'We don't have any rights'

New marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf

Environmental Law Initiative v EPA

Government almost halves methane reduction target, farmers celebrate

Major changes to climate-related disclosures announced

Our Marine Environment 2025

Big shakeup for NZ's research funding

A/80/117: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 

Webinar - Capacity Building on developing Amicus Curiae for the African Court's Advisory Opinion... 

ADLEG Submission on DDA Review (2025).pdf 

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]]> Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-18067641 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +1300 5144 2 13 full false Challenging the foundations of environmental law - Episode 12 (with Emily Jones) Challenging the foundations of environmental law - Episode 12 (with Emily Jones) In this episode we are joined by critical environmental law scholar Emily Jones to explore the intersections of environmental law, feminism, and academia. Emily discusses her personal journey into academia, the role of feminist theory in environmental law, and the implications of post-human feminism. She makes the case for including more-than-human-rights in the concept of future generations, and discusses the eay in which feminist legal theory can help everyone. We also discuss the importance of collaboration in academia, the intersection of doctrinal and critical legal approaches, and the challenges faced by scholars in navigating their careers. As usual, Cristy and I round off with recent developments in environmental law, including a new General Comment on economic, social, and cultural rights, and the increasing trend of climate litigation. We pay tribute to influential environmental leaders and discuss the implications of a wide range of environmental laws, from international treaties to managing local environmental challenges such as nitrate pollution.

Who Benefits – a spotlight on lobbying, influence and power

Emily Jones

No future for future generations: who is international environmental law for?

The Rights of Nature as a Legal Response to the Global Environmental Crisis?

Feminist Theory and International Law: Posthuman Perspectives

Posthuman Convergences: Transdisciplinary Methods and Practices

International Law and Posthuman Theory

Supreme Court - Ellis

74 countries have now ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas. Why hasn’t NZ?

Protecting orange roughy 

New findings on nitrates in rural drinking water

Fighting nitrate pollution in Canterbury: MHV

Global climate litigation

Right to a healthy environment Webinar Registration

Called to the Bar: International Law over Drinks 

General comment No. 27 (2025)

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Syv modevirksomheder retter ind efter greenwashing  &nb

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]]> In this episode we are joined by critical environmental law scholar Emily Jones to explore the intersections of environmental law, feminism, and academia. Emily discusses her personal journey into academia, the role of feminist theory in environmental law, and the implications of post-human feminism. She makes the case for including more-than-human-rights in the concept of future generations, and discusses the eay in which feminist legal theory can help everyone. We also discuss the importance of collaboration in academia, the intersection of doctrinal and critical legal approaches, and the challenges faced by scholars in navigating their careers. As usual, Cristy and I round off with recent developments in environmental law, including a new General Comment on economic, social, and cultural rights, and the increasing trend of climate litigation. We pay tribute to influential environmental leaders and discuss the implications of a wide range of environmental laws, from international treaties to managing local environmental challenges such as nitrate pollution.

Who Benefits – a spotlight on lobbying, influence and power

Emily Jones

No future for future generations: who is international environmental law for?

The Rights of Nature as a Legal Response to the Global Environmental Crisis?

Feminist Theory and International Law: Posthuman Perspectives

Posthuman Convergences: Transdisciplinary Methods and Practices

International Law and Posthuman Theory

Supreme Court - Ellis

74 countries have now ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas. Why hasn’t NZ?

Protecting orange roughy 

New findings on nitrates in rural drinking water

Fighting nitrate pollution in Canterbury: MHV

Global climate litigation

Right to a healthy environment Webinar Registration

Called to the Bar: International Law over Drinks 

General comment No. 27 (2025)

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Syv modevirksomheder retter ind efter greenwashing  &nb

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]]> Buzzsprout-17966688 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +1300 6099 2 12 full false Ecological jurisprudence - Episode 11 (with Alessandro Pelizzon) Ecological jurisprudence - Episode 11 (with Alessandro Pelizzon) Our guest for this episode is Alessandro Pelizzon, legal academic and author of Ecological Jurisprudence: The Law of Nature and the Nature of Law. We discuss the evolution of ecological jurisprudence, the importance of humility, the intersection of theory and practice, and the impact of utopian imaginings on legal paradigms. Liz and Cristy also highlight the critical role of language in legal scholarship - particularly in comparative contexts - reflecting on the significance of empirical methods in legal research and the need to understand the place-based and historical context of legal language. As usual, the episode finishes with our updates of recent developments environmental law, including some recent water law jurisprudence in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia's climate targets, and legislative reforms for access to nature in the UK.

Ecological Jurisprudence: The Law of Nature and the Nature of Law | SpringerLink 

ELI v ECAN and MHV

High Court finds errors in nitrogen discharge consent — but law changes protect polluters

Taking action on nitrate | Environment Canterbury

ECan declares ‘nitrate emergency’ amid drinking water concerns

For Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we look at the journey of te reo Māori in our courts

Albanese unveils ‘responsible’ new climate target to slash emissions over next decade | Australian politics | The Guardian

Australia’s biggest gas project greenlit to 2070 with ‘partial’ protection for Indigenous rock art | Environment

National Climate Risk Assessment

Climate litigation against Holcim: decision draws closer 

Outdoors For All Report 



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]]> Our guest for this episode is Alessandro Pelizzon, legal academic and author of Ecological Jurisprudence: The Law of Nature and the Nature of Law. We discuss the evolution of ecological jurisprudence, the importance of humility, the intersection of theory and practice, and the impact of utopian imaginings on legal paradigms. Liz and Cristy also highlight the critical role of language in legal scholarship - particularly in comparative contexts - reflecting on the significance of empirical methods in legal research and the need to understand the place-based and historical context of legal language. As usual, the episode finishes with our updates of recent developments environmental law, including some recent water law jurisprudence in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia's climate targets, and legislative reforms for access to nature in the UK.

Ecological Jurisprudence: The Law of Nature and the Nature of Law | SpringerLink 

ELI v ECAN and MHV

High Court finds errors in nitrogen discharge consent — but law changes protect polluters

Taking action on nitrate | Environment Canterbury

ECan declares ‘nitrate emergency’ amid drinking water concerns

For Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we look at the journey of te reo Māori in our courts

Albanese unveils ‘responsible’ new climate target to slash emissions over next decade | Australian politics | The Guardian

Australia’s biggest gas project greenlit to 2070 with ‘partial’ protection for Indigenous rock art | Environment

National Climate Risk Assessment

Climate litigation against Holcim: decision draws closer 

Outdoors For All Report 



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]]> Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17890888 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +1200 6706 2 11 full false Rights of the child, future generations, and care- Episode 10 (with Aoife Nolan) Rights of the child, future generations, and care- Episode 10 (with Aoife Nolan) In this episode, Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the intersections of climate change with the rights of children, future generations, and to care, as well as the question of how to have an impact as an academic. Our guest Aoife Nolan shares her journey into legal academia and beyond, discussing her commitment to children's rights and socio-economic justice. She explores the interconnections between austerity politics and rights, and her approach to balancing academic work with policy engagement. Aoife offers valuable advice for early career researchers on building networks and navigating their careers while maintaining balance and self-compassion, and also emphasises the need for later career academics to provide opportunities.

Liz and Cristy finish up by discussing new developments in environmental law, including recent case law related to climate change, Indigenous rights, and environmental law. The conversation also explores the recent Inter-American Court advisory opinion on the right to care, and consumer law's role in combating greenwashing.

Takutai Moana Victory for Ruapuke

Riverbeds' in Māori customary marine title

Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos

Posthuman Convergences

Climate Kids

A Critical Feminist Evaluation of Climate Adaptation Law

The Racial Discrimination Act at 50

Cooper v Minister for Environment and Water [2025] FCA 1009

Burrup Peninsula ruling

Court upholds DUH's lawsuit re Apple watches

Swiss Mitigation case

A Human Rights approach to the energy Just Transition

Tanya Plibersek approved water plan without reading


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]]> In this episode, Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the intersections of climate change with the rights of children, future generations, and to care, as well as the question of how to have an impact as an academic. Our guest Aoife Nolan shares her journey into legal academia and beyond, discussing her commitment to children's rights and socio-economic justice. She explores the interconnections between austerity politics and rights, and her approach to balancing academic work with policy engagement. Aoife offers valuable advice for early career researchers on building networks and navigating their careers while maintaining balance and self-compassion, and also emphasises the need for later career academics to provide opportunities.

Liz and Cristy finish up by discussing new developments in environmental law, including recent case law related to climate change, Indigenous rights, and environmental law. The conversation also explores the recent Inter-American Court advisory opinion on the right to care, and consumer law's role in combating greenwashing.

Takutai Moana Victory for Ruapuke

Riverbeds' in Māori customary marine title

Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos

Posthuman Convergences

Climate Kids

A Critical Feminist Evaluation of Climate Adaptation Law

The Racial Discrimination Act at 50

Cooper v Minister for Environment and Water [2025] FCA 1009

Burrup Peninsula ruling

Court upholds DUH's lawsuit re Apple watches

Swiss Mitigation case

A Human Rights approach to the energy Just Transition

Tanya Plibersek approved water plan without reading


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]]> Buzzsprout-17804117 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +1200 5950 2 10 full false River personhood - Episode 9 (with Erin O'Donnell) River personhood - Episode 9 (with Erin O'Donnell) In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', hosts Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark interview Dr Erin O'Donnell, water law expert and author of 'Legal Rights for Rivers', about her journey from desert ecology to pioneering research on river personhood and Indigenous water justice.

Erin discusses her groundbreaking work on legal rights for rivers, her role on the Birrarung Council, the voice of Melbourne's Yarra River, and her current research exploring how treaty processes could address 'aqua nullius' and increase traditional owner power in water governance. The conversation covers research methodologies that prioritise Indigenous partnership and reciprocity, the temporality of relational governance, and practical approaches to recognising rivers as living entities. The episode concludes with updates on significant environmental law developments including the ICJ climate advisory opinion and recent legislative changes across jurisdictions.

Dr Erin O'Donnell 

The bill that will torch Māori-Crown relations

Response to the Government’s limitations on judicial review under the Fisheries Act

Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill 105-3 (2024))

Millewa-Mallee native title win gives traditional owners exclusive rights

Cowichan Tribes v. Canada

International Law and Posthuman Theory

The Māori values that make good sense in science

Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change

Inter-American Court of Human Rights Advisory Opinion

River Test Motion

Unyoke the Sciences From the Humanities


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]]> In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', hosts Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark interview Dr Erin O'Donnell, water law expert and author of 'Legal Rights for Rivers', about her journey from desert ecology to pioneering research on river personhood and Indigenous water justice.

Erin discusses her groundbreaking work on legal rights for rivers, her role on the Birrarung Council, the voice of Melbourne's Yarra River, and her current research exploring how treaty processes could address 'aqua nullius' and increase traditional owner power in water governance. The conversation covers research methodologies that prioritise Indigenous partnership and reciprocity, the temporality of relational governance, and practical approaches to recognising rivers as living entities. The episode concludes with updates on significant environmental law developments including the ICJ climate advisory opinion and recent legislative changes across jurisdictions.

Dr Erin O'Donnell 

The bill that will torch Māori-Crown relations

Response to the Government’s limitations on judicial review under the Fisheries Act

Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill 105-3 (2024))

Millewa-Mallee native title win gives traditional owners exclusive rights

Cowichan Tribes v. Canada

International Law and Posthuman Theory

The Māori values that make good sense in science

Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change

Inter-American Court of Human Rights Advisory Opinion

River Test Motion

Unyoke the Sciences From the Humanities


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]]> Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17721536 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1200 7843 2 9 full false Legal geographies of water - Episode 8 (with Cristy Clark) Legal geographies of water - Episode 8 (with Cristy Clark) In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', hosts Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark discuss the intersection of environmental law and human rights, and launch Cristy's new book, Legal Geographies of Water: The Spaces, Places and Narratives of Human-Water Relations.

Cristy and Liz explore the lessons from the wideranging water governance case studies in Cristy's groundbreaking book, including England and Wales, Flint and Detroit, Chile, South Africa, Manila and the Whanganui River in Aotearoa New Zealand across water commodification, financialisation and relationality. Their conversation emphasises the importance of community-led, grassroots water governance and Cristy makes the case for a fundamental reconceptualisation of human-water relationships to achieve more equitable water governance. The episode concludes with updates on latest developments in environmental law.

Show notes

Cristy CLARK

Legal Geographies of Water

Total chaos’ on Eurostar

Greenwashing renewable gas

Fracking legal challenge

Big Oil Wrongful Death

Shell oil pollution

Conservation without consent

Defossilizing our economies

Climate conscious lawyer

Trends in climate change litigation

How unusual is this UK heat and is climate change to blame?

Māori landowners take Crown to High court

ECan and irrigator drop appeals

An aspirational approach to planetary futures

Measuring human progress

France Targets Fast Fashion

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]]> In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', hosts Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark discuss the intersection of environmental law and human rights, and launch Cristy's new book, Legal Geographies of Water: The Spaces, Places and Narratives of Human-Water Relations.

Cristy and Liz explore the lessons from the wideranging water governance case studies in Cristy's groundbreaking book, including England and Wales, Flint and Detroit, Chile, South Africa, Manila and the Whanganui River in Aotearoa New Zealand across water commodification, financialisation and relationality. Their conversation emphasises the importance of community-led, grassroots water governance and Cristy makes the case for a fundamental reconceptualisation of human-water relationships to achieve more equitable water governance. The episode concludes with updates on latest developments in environmental law.

Show notes

Cristy CLARK

Legal Geographies of Water

Total chaos’ on Eurostar

Greenwashing renewable gas

Fracking legal challenge

Big Oil Wrongful Death

Shell oil pollution

Conservation without consent

Defossilizing our economies

Climate conscious lawyer

Trends in climate change litigation

How unusual is this UK heat and is climate change to blame?

Māori landowners take Crown to High court

ECan and irrigator drop appeals

An aspirational approach to planetary futures

Measuring human progress

France Targets Fast Fashion

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]]> Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17450733 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1200 4836 1 8 full false Green transitional justice, reparations, and ecocide - Episode 7 (with Rachel Killean) Green transitional justice, reparations, and ecocide - Episode 7 (with Rachel Killean) In this episode of Law at the End of the World, hosts Cristy & Liz discuss updates in environmental law, focusing on the concept of ecocide and its implications for justice. 

Dr Rachel Killean joins to discuss how her experiences in Cambodia shaped her focus on transitional and environmental justice. She introduces her upcoming book, Green Transitional Justice   and reflects on the value of reparative approaches and curiosity in research. 

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]]> In this episode of Law at the End of the World, hosts Cristy & Liz discuss updates in environmental law, focusing on the concept of ecocide and its implications for justice. 

Dr Rachel Killean joins to discuss how her experiences in Cambodia shaped her focus on transitional and environmental justice. She introduces her upcoming book, Green Transitional Justice   and reflects on the value of reparative approaches and curiosity in research. 

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]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/episodes/17366442 Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17366442 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1200 5779 justice, reparations, climatejustice, climatechange, greentransition, ecocide, restoration 1 7 full false Oceans of knowledge - Episode 6 (with Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa and Linda Faulkner) Oceans of knowledge - Episode 6 (with Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa and Linda Faulkner) In this special episode of Law at the End of the World, we feature a discussion with leading ocean governance experts Dr Karen Fisher, Dr Emily Parke, Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa & Linda Faulkner. Recorded live during an event aligned with the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, they dive into the future of ocean law and governance.

Guests unpack the complexities of marine regulation, urging inclusive approaches that centre Indigenous knowledge, local perspectives, and western science. Liz and Cristy reflect through the lens of legal pluralism and share their hot takes on recent legal developments.

This one’s a little longer - feel free to dip into the parts that resonate (pun intended)

Show notes:

Tonga Rights of Whales 

Sustainable Seas

Rights of Nature: a Legal Response to the Environmental Crisis? 

Waka-Taurua

Ecocide

Raelene Cooper v Minister for Environment and Water (Fed Court)

Court battle to protect Murujuga

Handbook on Climate Litigation

Indigenous-led Rights-based Approaches to Climate Litigation

Ocean Decade

NZ Climate litigation

Māui & Hector’s dolphins 

Orange roughy case

EC v Spain

French Polynesia MPA

New Zealand must protect the ocean

NZ lags in protecting ocean

Voluntary nature credits

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]]> In this special episode of Law at the End of the World, we feature a discussion with leading ocean governance experts Dr Karen Fisher, Dr Emily Parke, Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa & Linda Faulkner. Recorded live during an event aligned with the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, they dive into the future of ocean law and governance.

Guests unpack the complexities of marine regulation, urging inclusive approaches that centre Indigenous knowledge, local perspectives, and western science. Liz and Cristy reflect through the lens of legal pluralism and share their hot takes on recent legal developments.

This one’s a little longer - feel free to dip into the parts that resonate (pun intended)

Show notes:

Tonga Rights of Whales 

Sustainable Seas

Rights of Nature: a Legal Response to the Environmental Crisis? 

Waka-Taurua

Ecocide

Raelene Cooper v Minister for Environment and Water (Fed Court)

Court battle to protect Murujuga

Handbook on Climate Litigation

Indigenous-led Rights-based Approaches to Climate Litigation

Ocean Decade

NZ Climate litigation

Māui & Hector’s dolphins 

Orange roughy case

EC v Spain

French Polynesia MPA

New Zealand must protect the ocean

NZ lags in protecting ocean

Voluntary nature credits

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]]> Buzzsprout-17334565 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +1200 6936 1 6 full false Water connects us all - Episode 5 (with Aurora Kagawa-Viviani) Water connects us all - Episode 5 (with Aurora Kagawa-Viviani) In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by interdisciplinary water researcher Dr Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, who shares her journey navigating the complex, and often joyful, terrain of collaborative, community-based research. Aurora speaks to the importance of building relationships across university and community settings, integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, and maintaining balance between academic life and personal wellbeing.

Cristy and Liz discuss their own experiences in interdisciplinary legal research, sharing lessons learned from working across fields. The episode wraps up with hot takes on recent developments in environmental law.

Show notes:

Setting a pluralist agenda for water governance: Why power and scale matter

Global water systems: attention on power dynamics and scale mismatches

Frontiers Planet Prize winners

Aurora Kagawa-Viviani

EA acknowledges issues with “offsetting”

Scientist concerns over government interference with rock art report

Australia's largest gas project, approved for extension to 2070

Parents for Climate v EnergyAustralia

‘Carbon neutral’ is dead

Appeal rejected: the case of the Peruvian mountain guide Lliuya against RWE

Consultation on RMA national direction

EDS concerns over review of National Direction (RMA)

Carbon removals strategy MfE 

Jacinda Ardern, 2025 Yale Class Day Speaker

Blue Carbon Futures

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]]> In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by interdisciplinary water researcher Dr Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, who shares her journey navigating the complex, and often joyful, terrain of collaborative, community-based research. Aurora speaks to the importance of building relationships across university and community settings, integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, and maintaining balance between academic life and personal wellbeing.

Cristy and Liz discuss their own experiences in interdisciplinary legal research, sharing lessons learned from working across fields. The episode wraps up with hot takes on recent developments in environmental law.

Show notes:

Setting a pluralist agenda for water governance: Why power and scale matter

Global water systems: attention on power dynamics and scale mismatches

Frontiers Planet Prize winners

Aurora Kagawa-Viviani

EA acknowledges issues with “offsetting”

Scientist concerns over government interference with rock art report

Australia's largest gas project, approved for extension to 2070

Parents for Climate v EnergyAustralia

‘Carbon neutral’ is dead

Appeal rejected: the case of the Peruvian mountain guide Lliuya against RWE

Consultation on RMA national direction

EDS concerns over review of National Direction (RMA)

Carbon removals strategy MfE 

Jacinda Ardern, 2025 Yale Class Day Speaker

Blue Carbon Futures

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]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/episodes/17256675 Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17256675 Sat, 31 May 2025 14:00:00 +1200 5320 watergovernance, water, rivers, climatechange, woodside, rockart, communityresearch, research, collaboration 1 5 full false Prefiguring a better, post-growth world - Episode 4 (with Birsha Ohdedar) Prefiguring a better, post-growth world - Episode 4 (with Birsha Ohdedar) In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by Dr Birsha Ohdedar - legal scholar, climate justice advocate, and thinker on post-growth futures. Birsha shares his academic journey, insights on navigating the tensions between scholarly work and real-world impact, and reflections on law's role in climate and environmental justice. He speaks on the promise of post-growth frameworks, prefigurative legalities, and the importance of slowing down to reimagine what law can do.

Reflecting on Birsha’s interview, hosts Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the challenges of parenting within academia and make a case for slow scholarship in a high-pressure sector. The episode closes with updates on current developments in environmental law and future directions for research.

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]]> In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by Dr Birsha Ohdedar - legal scholar, climate justice advocate, and thinker on post-growth futures. Birsha shares his academic journey, insights on navigating the tensions between scholarly work and real-world impact, and reflections on law's role in climate and environmental justice. He speaks on the promise of post-growth frameworks, prefigurative legalities, and the importance of slowing down to reimagine what law can do.

Reflecting on Birsha’s interview, hosts Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the challenges of parenting within academia and make a case for slow scholarship in a high-pressure sector. The episode closes with updates on current developments in environmental law and future directions for research.

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]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/episodes/17192073 Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17192073 Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +1200 5270 climateaction, postgrowth, economics, justice, rightsofnature, law, environmentallaw, rivers, indigenousrights, preconfigurativepolitics 1 4 full false Thriving as an academic (and pracademic) - Episode 3 (with Elizabeth Macpherson) Thriving as an academic (and pracademic) - Episode 3 (with Elizabeth Macpherson) In this episode, Elizabeth and Cristy discuss the concept of 'pracademia' - the intersection of academic and practical legal work. Thie conversation begins with reflections from Liz's recent keynote address for early career researchers (ECRs) in Canterbury, titled How to survive (and thrive) as an academic. Topics include insights on surviving (and thriving) in academia, emphasising the role of 'shameless self-promotion' and embracing rejection as a ncessary part of acadmic life and of growth. 

Cristy adds her perspective with a candid confession of her obsession with productivity hacks featuring shoutouts to On the Reg and TextExpander

In the second half of the episode, Liz and Cristy dive into recent developments in environmental law. Liz covers a slew of legislative changes in Aotearoa New Zealand, including a rushed amendment to the Wildlife Act - described as protecting vulnerable roads and mines from skinks, geckos and frogs,  as well as the Equal Pay Amendment Act. She also shares the exciting appointment of Gerard Albert (Whanganui Iwi) to the Waitangi Tribunal. 

Cristy discusses the Australian election results and highlights several climate cases progressing through international bodies such as the European Court of Human Rights and the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights. 

Links and further resources:

What I wish I knew: 33 thoughts for early career researchers

Amendment to Wildlife Act ‘unnecessary and muddled’

Fighting nitrate pollution in Canterbury: MHV

Anne Salmond: She won't be right, mate

Law change protects vulnerable roads and mines from skinks, geckos and frogs

Dairy dominates science panel as Govt milks research for profit

Students for Climate Solutions Incorporated v Minister of Energy and Resources [2024]

The country is not prepared for climate impacts, say advisors​

Campaigners take UK government's climate adaptation to ECHR

Request for an advisory opinion on human rights obligations of African states

Implementing Klimaseniorinnen

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]]> In this episode, Elizabeth and Cristy discuss the concept of 'pracademia' - the intersection of academic and practical legal work. Thie conversation begins with reflections from Liz's recent keynote address for early career researchers (ECRs) in Canterbury, titled How to survive (and thrive) as an academic. Topics include insights on surviving (and thriving) in academia, emphasising the role of 'shameless self-promotion' and embracing rejection as a ncessary part of acadmic life and of growth. 

Cristy adds her perspective with a candid confession of her obsession with productivity hacks featuring shoutouts to On the Reg and TextExpander

In the second half of the episode, Liz and Cristy dive into recent developments in environmental law. Liz covers a slew of legislative changes in Aotearoa New Zealand, including a rushed amendment to the Wildlife Act - described as protecting vulnerable roads and mines from skinks, geckos and frogs,  as well as the Equal Pay Amendment Act. She also shares the exciting appointment of Gerard Albert (Whanganui Iwi) to the Waitangi Tribunal. 

Cristy discusses the Australian election results and highlights several climate cases progressing through international bodies such as the European Court of Human Rights and the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights. 

Links and further resources:

What I wish I knew: 33 thoughts for early career researchers

Amendment to Wildlife Act ‘unnecessary and muddled’

Fighting nitrate pollution in Canterbury: MHV

Anne Salmond: She won't be right, mate

Law change protects vulnerable roads and mines from skinks, geckos and frogs

Dairy dominates science panel as Govt milks research for profit

Students for Climate Solutions Incorporated v Minister of Energy and Resources [2024]

The country is not prepared for climate impacts, say advisors​

Campaigners take UK government's climate adaptation to ECHR

Request for an advisory opinion on human rights obligations of African states

Implementing Klimaseniorinnen

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]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/episodes/17133342 Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17133342 Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 +1200 3828 pracademia, environmental law, academia, networking, rejection, career development, New Zealand, climate change, law reform 1 3 full false Science was never neutral - Episode 2 (with Ritodhi Chakraborty) Science was never neutral - Episode 2 (with Ritodhi Chakraborty) Summary

In this episode of Law at the End of the World, Elizabeth Macpherson  speaks with our guest Dr Ritodhi Chakraborty about his journey into academia. He shares highlights the  importance of the humanities and social sciences in contributing to the world's most pressing issues and that environmental sciences could benefit from expanding into alternative knowledges to ensure their work is grounded in diverse knowledge systems. He introduces the concept of maladaptation, critiques traditional environmentalism, and stresses the significance of Indigenous knowledge in climate solutions. 

The conversation also explores the ethics of research, the need for interdisciplinary approaches, and the importance of community engagement in achieving justice. 

The episode concludes with Cristy and Liz's reflections and updates on the recent developments in environmental law. 

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In this episode of Law at the End of the World, Elizabeth Macpherson  speaks with our guest Dr Ritodhi Chakraborty about his journey into academia. He shares highlights the  importance of the humanities and social sciences in contributing to the world's most pressing issues and that environmental sciences could benefit from expanding into alternative knowledges to ensure their work is grounded in diverse knowledge systems. He introduces the concept of maladaptation, critiques traditional environmentalism, and stresses the significance of Indigenous knowledge in climate solutions. 

The conversation also explores the ethics of research, the need for interdisciplinary approaches, and the importance of community engagement in achieving justice. 

The episode concludes with Cristy and Liz's reflections and updates on the recent developments in environmental law. 

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]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/episodes/17051408 Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17051408 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1200 5221 environmental law, academia, maladaptation, Indigenous knowledge, ethics, interdisciplinary research, climate change, humanities, social sciences, community engagement 1 2 full false Collaboration in the climate crisis - Episode 1 (with Julia Dehm) Collaboration in the climate crisis - Episode 1 (with Julia Dehm) In this episode of Law at the End of the World we are joined by natural resources and climate law scholar Julia Dehm. Julia discusses the challenges of balancing theoretical research work with real-world research impact, the importance of mainstreaming climate change in legal education, and the juggle of balancing a career with family responsibilities. 

In addition to reflecting on Julia's talk, Cristy and Liz discuss recent developments in environmental law, and reflect on their future research directions and the need for collaboration within the legal community.

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]]> In this episode of Law at the End of the World we are joined by natural resources and climate law scholar Julia Dehm. Julia discusses the challenges of balancing theoretical research work with real-world research impact, the importance of mainstreaming climate change in legal education, and the juggle of balancing a career with family responsibilities. 

In addition to reflecting on Julia's talk, Cristy and Liz discuss recent developments in environmental law, and reflect on their future research directions and the need for collaboration within the legal community.

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]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/episodes/17041699 Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Buzzsprout-17041699 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 4108 #climate #climatelaw #community #research #collaboration #reparations 1 1 full false