Water connects us all - Episode 5 (with Aurora Kagawa-Viviani)

In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by interdisciplinary water researcher Dr Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, who shares her journey navigating the complex, and often joyful, terrain of collaborative, community-based research. Aurora speaks to the importance of building relationships across university and community settings, integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, and maintaining balance between academic life and personal wellbeing.Cristy and Liz discuss their own experiences in interdisciplinary legal research, sharing lessons learned from working across fields. The episode wraps up with hot takes on recent developments in environmental law.Show notes:Setting a pluralist agenda for water governance: Why power and scale matterGlobal water systems: attention on power dynamics and scale mismatchesFrontiers Planet Prize winnersAurora Kagawa-VivianiEA acknowledges issues with “offsetting”Scientist concerns over government interference with rock art reportAustralia's largest gas project, approved for extension to 2070Parents for Climate v EnergyAustralia‘Carbon neutral’ is deadAppeal rejected: the case of the Peruvian mountain guide Lliuya against RWEConsultation on RMA national directionEDS concerns over review of National Direction (RMA)Carbon removals strategy MfE Jacinda Ardern, 2025 Yale Class Day SpeakerBlue Carbon FuturesIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, or leave us a reviewWould 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