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 powerEmily JonesNo 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 PerspectivesPosthuman Convergences: Transdisciplinary Methods and PracticesInternational Law and Posthuman TheorySupreme Court - Ellis74 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 waterFighting nitrate pollution in Canterbury: MHVGlobal climate litigationRight to a healthy environment Webinar RegistrationCalled to the Bar: International Law over Drinks General comment No. 27 (2025)Inter-American Commission on Human RightsSyv modevirksomheder retter ind efter greenwashing  &nbWould you like to leave us a comment about our show? send us a note hereVisit our podcast website - where you can find more information, including the show notes. You can also find us on the following platforms:LinkedIn - Liz & CristyBluesky - Liz & CristyOur websites - Liz & Cristy