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 PoliticsResearching river personhood: Making the case for relational research methodsLaw and the Environment: An Act of Legal Kintsugi?Woodside case Australian position on fossil fuels and renewablesWestern Australia and Aboriginal heritage Inequality lab global justice project Complaint laid with Ombudsman about 'apparent withholding' of information by PM's officeCommittee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public oppositionWould 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