17. What if Antarctica had legal personhood? with Cormac Cullinan

A legal movement wants Antarctica to have rights. Environmental lawyer Cormac Cullinan introduces Earth jurisprudence, the rights of nature, and the Antarctic Rights initiative. What would change if Antarctica could be represented in legal and political decisions, and if governments were required to consider the continent’s own interests? The conversation examines potential representatives, enforcement, examples from other rights-of-nature movements, and perceived gaps in the Antarctic Treaty System. This is an exploration of Antarctic governance and environmental law, presenting legal rights for Antarctica as an active proposal rather than established law.Episode Guest: Cormac CullinanLearn more about Cormac Cullinan hereLearn more about Antarctic Rights hereGet involved with Antarctic Rights hereLearn more about Wild Law hereEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Nela Ruiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.