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 RuapukeRiverbeds' in Māori customary marine titleCorte Interamericana de Derechos HumanosPosthuman ConvergencesClimate KidsA Critical Feminist Evaluation of Climate Adaptation LawThe Racial Discrimination Act at 50Cooper v Minister for Environment and Water [2025] FCA 1009Burrup Peninsula rulingCourt upholds DUH's lawsuit re Apple watchesSwiss Mitigation caseA Human Rights approach to the energy Just TransitionTanya Plibersek approved water plan without readingWould 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