Law at the End of the World

Why I Research Water Law - Episode 22 (with Elizabeth Macpherson)

In this episode, we explore the tension inherent in researching environmental law in the context of an increasingly politicised research context. We share Liz's inau

Doing a PhD, becoming an academic, and staying one - Episode 21 (with Inger Mewburn AKA The Thesis Whisperer)

In this episode, Cristy and Liz explore academic career planning with our very special guest, Professor Inger Mewburn (AKA The Thesis Whisperer), who talks to us about he

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 wit

What everyone gets wrong about the rights of nature - Episode 19 (with Erin O'Donnell)

In this episode, Associate Professor Erin O'Donnell (U Melbourne) joins us as a guest co-host to chat with us about the perils, pitfalls, and promise of researching

Blue carbon - harnessing the power of the ocean for climate and justice - Episode 18 (with Elizabeth Macpherson)

In this episode, Cristy interviews Liz about her Blue Carbon Futures research program. While it’s been claimed that blue carbon ecosystems can sequester up to 10 times mo

Fighting for Free Flowing Rivers in Patagonia - Episode 17 (with Pía Weber Salazar)

In this episode we are joined by lawyer and activist Pía Weber Salazar who discusses her collective work securing legal protections for free flowing rivers in Chile. Pía

Rights and Resilience in Pacific Climate Advocacy - Episode 16 (with Keakaokawai Varner Hemi, Sereana Naepi, Julia Dehm and Cristy Clark)

In this episode, Cristy and Liz share Part Two of their LSAANZ Conference special on Rights and Resilience.  The episode brings highlights from the December 2025 Law and

Relationality and Reciprocity in River Governance - Episode 15 (with Gerrard Albert, Anne Poelina and Erin O'Donnell)

In this episode, Cristy and Liz share Part One of their LSAANZ Conference special on Relationality and Reciprocity.  The episode brings highlights from the December 2025

Making a Difference through More-than-Human Rights - Episode 14 (with César Rodríguez-Garavito)

In this conversation, César Rodríguez-Garavito (NYU Law) reflects on his fascinating academic career, explaining his drive to produce 'action research' that ena

Research Skills Series: Getting and managing grants - Episode 13 (with Elizabeth Macpherson)

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

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

Ecological jurisprudence - Episode 11 (with Alessandro Pelizzon)

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 evolutio

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 a

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

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 geographies of water - Episode 8 (with Cristy Clark)

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, an

Green transitional justice, reparations, and ecocide - Episode 7 (with Rachel Killean)

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 justi

Oceans of knowledge - Episode 6 (with Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa and Linda Faulkner)

In this special episode of Law at the End of the World, we feature a discussion with leading ocean governance experts Dr Karen Fisher, Dr Emily Parke, Associate Professor

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

Prefiguring a better, post-growth world - Episode 4 (with Birsha Ohdedar)

In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by Dr Birsha Ohdedar - legal scholar, climate justice advocate, and thinker on post-growth futures. Birsha sh

Thriving as an academic (and pracademic) - Episode 3 (with Elizabeth Macpherson)

In this episode, Elizabeth and Cristy discuss the concept of 'pracademia' - the intersection of academic and practical legal work. Thie conversation begins with