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Law at the End of the World

Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark

In this podcast, coming to you from the end of the world, Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark share developments and insights about how law is being used to support outcomes for the environment and those who depend on it - i.e. everyone.

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85:44

Research Skills Series: Getting and managing grants -...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we kick off our new ‘Research Skills Series’. In this first installment, Liz shares her extensive experience of obtaining and administering research funding in a practical, skills-focused discussion. She covers her grant history (successes and failures), key lessons about writing successful applications, common misconceptions, and the realities of managing and delivering grant-funded projects. Liz emphasises the importance of building relationsh...

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101:39

Challenging the foundations of environmental law -...

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2025/10/06

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 importanc...

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111:46

Ecological jurisprudence - Episode 11 (with...

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2025/09/23

Our guest for this episode is Alessandro Pelizzon, legal academic and author of Ecological Jurisprudence: The Law of Nature and the Nature of Law. We discuss the evolution of ecological jurisprudence, the importance of humility, the intersection of theory and practice, and the impact of utopian imaginings on legal paradigms. Liz and Cristy also highlight the critical role of language in legal scholarship - particularly in comparative contexts - reflecting on the significance of empirical meth...

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99:10

Rights of the child, future generations, and care...

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2025/09/08

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 p...

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130:43

River personhood - Episode 9 (with Erin O'Donnell)

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2025/08/23

In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', hosts Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark interview Dr Erin O'Donnell, water law expert and author of 'Legal Rights for Rivers', about her journey from desert ecology to pioneering research on river personhood and Indigenous water justice. Erin discusses her groundbreaking work on legal rights for rivers, her role on the Birrarung Council, the voice of Melbourne's Yarra River, and her current research exploring how treaty processes could add...

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80:36

Legal geographies of water - Episode 8 (with Cristy...

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2025/07/04

In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', hosts Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark discuss the intersection of environmental law and human rights, and launch Cristy's new book, Legal Geographies of Water: The Spaces, Places and Narratives of Human-Water Relations. Cristy and Liz explore the lessons from the wideranging water governance case studies in Cristy's groundbreaking book, including England and Wales, Flint and Detroit, Chile, South Africa, Manila and the Whanganui River in...

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96:19

Green transitional justice, reparations, and ecocide...

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2025/06/19

In this episode of Law at the End of the World, hosts Cristy & Liz discuss updates in environmental law, focusing on the concept of ecocide and its implications for justice. Dr Rachel Killean joins to discuss how her experiences in Cambodia shaped her focus on transitional and environmental justice. She introduces her upcoming book, Green Transitional Justice and reflects on the value of reparative approaches and curiosity in research. Show notesLondon Climate Action Week Vegan Gluten-Free

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115:36

Oceans of knowledge - Episode 6 (with Karen Fisher,...

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2025/06/14

Send us a text In this special episode of Law at the End of the World, Liz and Cristy explore the future of environmental law with a focus on the oceans, coinciding with the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice. In the 'let's chat' segment of this oceans special Liz and Cristy bring snippets from an interactive discussion with leading oceans governance experts and thinkers Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa and Linda Faulkner. This conversation delves into the complexities of oc...

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88:40

Water connects us all - Episode 5 (with Aurora...

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2025/05/31

Send us a text This episode is about the challenge and joy of doing interdisciplinary research. We 'dive deep' into water research collaborations, drawing on multiple knowledge systems in university and community settings. We are joined by interdisciplinary water researcher Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, who shares her academic journey with us. Aurora emphasises the importance of building community relationships, the role of Indigenous knowledge, and the challenges of balancing personal life with aca...

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87:50

Prefiguring a better, post-growth world - Episode 4...

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2025/05/19

Send us a text In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the intersections of environmental law, climate change, and social justice. The episode particularly focuses on the significance of prefigurative politics and legalities in enacting change, and features a chat with Birsha Ohdedar, which explores his academic journey, strategies for balancing academic responsibilities with real-world impact, as well as his work on law and post-growth ...

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63:48

Thriving as an academic (and pracademic) - Episode 3

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2025/05/09

Send us a text In this episode, Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark discuss the concept of 'pracademia' - the blend of academic and practical legal work. This episode is a little different because it starts with the topic of ‘How to survive (and thrive) as an academic’ - the topic of Liz’s recent Keynote address to support ECRs in Canterbury. This includes insights on surviving (and thriving) in academia, emphasising the role of 'shameless self-promotion' and the importance of building a su...

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87:01

Science was never neutral - Episode 2 (with Ritodhi...

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2025/04/27

Send us a text Summary In this episode, Ritodhi Chakraborty discusses his journey into academia, emphasising the importance of humanities and social sciences in understanding environmental issues. He introduces the concept of maladaptation, critiques traditional environmentalism, and highlights the significance of indigenous knowledge in climate solutions. The conversation also touches on the ethics of research, the need for interdisciplinary approaches, and the importance of community engage...

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68:28

Collaboration in the climate crisis - Episode 1 (with...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text In this episode of Law at the End of the World we are joined by natural resources and climate law scholar Julia Dehm. Julia discusses the challenges of balancing theoretical research work with real-world research impact, the importance of mainstreaming climate change in legal education, and the juggle of balancing a career with family responsibilities. As well as reflecting on Julia's talk, Cristy and Liz discuss recent developments in environmental law, and reflect on their fu...

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