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Our latest episode of Law at the end of the world features Mihnea Tănăsescu who discusses his research on Ecocene Politics, and navigating hope and despair in the face of loss. @prof-mac.bsky.social

The Politics of Despair and Hope in the Ecocene - Episode 20 (with Mihnea Tănăsescu) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 atte...lawattheendoftheworld.buzzsprout.com

We’re being a little provocative with this episode: ‘What everyone gets wrong about rights of nature.’ It was a joy for @prof-mac.bsky.social and I to be joined by @ezzyod.bsky.social for this discussion of the potential & pitfalls of so-called ‘rights of nature’ scholarship.

What everyone gets wrong about the rights of nature - Episode 19 (with Erin O'Donnell) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 o...www.buzzsprout.com

Episode 17 of Law at the End of the World features the fabulous Pia Weber, speaking about her work protecting free flowing rivers in Patagonia. @prof-mac.bsky.social and I also get back to sharing updates on environmental law - a busy field! lawattheendoftheworld.buzzsprout.com/2489596/epis...

Fighting for Free Flowing Rivers in Patagonia (Episode 17 with Pía Weber Salazar) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 a...lawattheendoftheworld.buzzsprout.com

I should note here that I forced @prof-mac.bsky.social into the hot seat for this episode, because she is a research funding *powerhouse* - having won millions of $$$ in grant funding. I learned so much from this interview.

Episode 14 of Law at the End of the World is now out. I love this one. @prof-mac.bsky.social has a brilliant chat with César Rodríguez-Garavito (NYU Law) about making a difference in the world. It’s full of hope and inspiration.

Making a Difference through More-than-Human Rights - Episode 14 (with César Rodríguez-Garavito) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 a...lawattheendoftheworld.buzzsprout.com

Did you miss out on the Law & Society Association of Australia & New Zealand (LSAANZ) conference last December? Or would you like to revisit some of the highlights? @prof-mac.bsky.social and I have you covered with this special episode of Law at the end of the world. (This is Part 1 of 2.)

Relationality and Reciprocity - Episode 15 (LSAANZ Special Part One) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 Associati...lawattheendoftheworld.buzzsprout.com

Episode 12 of Law at the End of the World is out, featuring the fabulous @emilyjones.bsky.social Bouncing off Liz’s chat with Emily, @prof-mac.bsky.social and I talk about how academics can contribute to positive transformative change, especially within environmental law.

Challenging the foundations of environmental law - Episode 12 (with Emily Jones) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 aca...www.buzzsprout.com

Ep 11 of Law at the End of the World is now out. @prof-mac.bsky.social and I were thrilled to host Alessandro Pelizzon for this episode to talk about his new(ish) book: Ecological Jurisprudence: The Law of Nature and the Nature of Law. www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/epis...

Ecological jurisprudence - Episode 11 (with Alessandro Pelizzon) - Law at the End of the WorldOur 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,...www.buzzsprout.com

Episode 10 of Law at the End of the World is now live. @prof-mac.bsky.social and I are thrilled to host Prof Aoife Nolan as our guest for this episode focused on climate change, the rights of children, future generations, and to care - and the question of how to have an impact as an academic.

Rights of the child, future generations, and care (with Aoife Nolan) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 ...www.buzzsprout.com

After a short hiatus, @prof-mac.bsky.social and I are back with Season 2 of Law at the End of the World. And our fabulous guest is @ezzyod.bsky.social talking river personhood, Indigenous water rights and heaps more! www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/epis...

River personhood - Episode 9 (with Erin O'Donnell) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 f...www.buzzsprout.com

Absolutely thrilled to join @cristyclark.bsky.social and @prof-mac.bsky.social on their wonderful podcast! Series two begins now, and if you haven't already listened to season one, every single episode is a delight.

Despite enduring a constant stream of false and malicious rumours throughout this term, I’ve chosen to stay focused on our city’s progress. Now, mayoral candidates who have helped spread these rumours are standing for election. This behaviour is not acceptable and voters deserve to know. #nzpol

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory WhanauRay Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.www.nzherald.co.nz

On our latest episode of Law at the end of the world, @prof-mac.bsky.social helped me launch my new book, Legal geographies of water: the spaces, places and narratives of human-water relations

Legal geographies of water - Episode 8 (with Cristy Clark) - Law at the End of the WorldIn 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 Geogra...www.buzzsprout.com

🔥The daughter of a woman killed by extreme heat is suing oil companies over the death of her mother. Maria Antonia Tigre, director of Global Climate Litigation at the Sabin Center, said that this argument "could create a novel but plausible basis for liability" 🔗‪@news.dw.com‬: buff.ly/zyZqmAH

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit – DW – 06/18/2025Climate-change induced extreme heat killed a woman in Seattle, now her daughter is sueing oil and gas giants including BP and Shell for wrongful death. Can the first "death by climate disaster" claim…www.dw.com

Episode 7 of Law at the End of the World is out now. This one from @prof-mac.bsky.social and I focuses on green transitional justice and the tricky questions around ecocide, and features the ✨fabulous✨ @rachelkillean.bsky.social

Green transitional justice, reparations, and ecocide - Episode 7 (with Rachel Killean) - Law at the End of the WorldIn this episode, hosts Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the evolving landscape of environmental law, focusing on the concept of ecocide and its implications for justice. This episode feat...www.buzzsprout.com

Episode 6 of Law at the End of the World is now up. This oceans special from @prof-mac.bsky.social & I features Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa & Linda Faulkner and explores the complexities of foregrounding local & Indigenous knowledge in ocean governance. Plus updates on environmental law.

Oceans of knowledge - Episode 6 (with Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa and Linda Faulkner) - Law at the End of the WorldIn this special episode of Law at the End of the World, Liz and Cristy  explore the future of environmental law with a focus on the oceans, coinciding with the United Nations Oceans Conference in...www.buzzsprout.com

Episode 4 of Law at the end of the world is now out. This episode features the fabulous @birshao.bsky.social And @prof-mac.bsky.social and I discuss prefigurative legalities, utopian politics and my failed attempts at slow scholarship - www.buzz-sprout.com/2489596/epis...

Prefiguring a better, post-growth world - Episode 4 (with Birsha Ohdedar) - Law at the End of the WorldIn this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the intersections of environmental law, climate change, and social justice. The episode particularly foc...www.buzzsprout.com

The state of NZ science and research. Grossly underfunded. Watchdog warns of ‘grave danger’ if science reform botched newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/09/e...

Watchdog warns of ‘grave danger’ if science reform botchedThe Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment thought the Government could hamstring NZ's research capability by ignoring the advice it commissioned.newsroom.co.nz

Episode 3 of Law at the end of the world is now out. In addition to sharing updates on environmental law, this episode focuses on thriving as an academic (and pracademic) and Liz spills the tea on our ‘I said no, cheer for me’ support group. @prof-mac.bsky.social

Thriving as an academic (and pracademic) - Episode 3 - Law at the end of the worldIn this episode, Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark discuss the concept of 'pracademia' - the blend of academic and practical legal work. This episode is a little different because it starts with t...www.buzzsprout.com

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