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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · 16d

Ep 11 of Law at the End of the World is now out.

@prof-mac.bsky.social and I were thrilled to host Alessandro Pelizzon for this episode to talk about his new(ish) book: Ecological Jurisprudence: The Law of Nature and the Nature of Law.

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Ecological jurisprudence - Episode 11 (with Alessandro Pelizzon) - Law at the End of the World

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,...

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Sep 8

Episode 10 of Law at the End of the World is now live. @prof-mac.bsky.social and I are thrilled to host Prof Aoife Nolan as our guest for this episode focused on climate change, the rights of children, future generations, and to care - and the question of how to have an impact as an academic.

Rights of the child, future generations, and care (with Aoife Nolan) - Law at the End of the World

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 ...

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Aug 23

After a short hiatus, @prof-mac.bsky.social and I are back with Season 2 of Law at the End of the World. And our fabulous guest is @ezzyod.bsky.social talking river personhood, Indigenous water rights and heaps more!

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River personhood - Episode 9 (with Erin O'Donnell) - Law at the End of the World

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 f...

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Dr Erin O'Donnell (she/her) 🇵🇸 @ezzyod.bsky.social · Aug 23

Absolutely thrilled to join @cristyclark.bsky.social and @prof-mac.bsky.social on their wonderful podcast!

Series two begins now, and if you haven't already listened to season one, every single episode is a delight.

Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Aug 23

After a short hiatus, @prof-mac.bsky.social and I are back with Season 2 of Law at the End of the World. And our fabulous guest is @ezzyod.bsky.social talking river personhood, Indigenous water rights and heaps more!

www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/epis...

River personhood - Episode 9 (with Erin O'Donnell) - Law at the End of the World

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 f...

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · Jul 10

Despite enduring a constant stream of false and malicious rumours throughout this term, I’ve chosen to stay focused on our city’s progress. Now, mayoral candidates who have helped spread these rumours are standing for election. This behaviour is not acceptable and voters deserve to know. #nzpol

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau

Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · Jul 10

🎉 Registration is now open for the 2025 LSAANZ Conference: Rights, Relationality, Resilience, Reciprocity — taking place 3–5 December 2025 at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha I University of Canterbury, in Ōtautahi Christchurch! www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/academ...

2025 LSAANZ Conference | University of Canterbury

This conference will explore how understandings of rights and responsibilities are evolving in response to legal and social change; and how we can reimagine our socio-legal relationships in ways that ...

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Jul 4

On our latest episode of Law at the end of the world, @prof-mac.bsky.social helped me launch my new book, Legal geographies of water: the spaces, places and narratives of human-water relations

Legal geographies of water - Episode 8 (with Cristy Clark) - Law at the End of the World

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 Geogra...

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Sabin Center for Climate Change Law @sabincenter.bsky.social · Jun 25

🔥The daughter of a woman killed by extreme heat is suing oil companies over the death of her mother. Maria Antonia Tigre, director of Global Climate Litigation at the Sabin Center, said that this argument "could create a novel but plausible basis for liability" 🔗‪@news.dw.com‬: buff.ly/zyZqmAH

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit – DW – 06/18/2025

Climate-change induced extreme heat killed a woman in Seattle, now her daughter is sueing oil and gas giants including BP and Shell for wrongful death. Can the first "death by climate disaster" claim…

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Jun 19

Episode 7 of Law at the End of the World is out now. This one from @prof-mac.bsky.social and I focuses on green transitional justice and the tricky questions around ecocide, and features the ✨fabulous✨ @rachelkillean.bsky.social

Green transitional justice, reparations, and ecocide - Episode 7 (with Rachel Killean) - Law at the End of the World

In this episode, hosts Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the evolving landscape of environmental law, focusing on the concept of ecocide and its implications for justice. This episode feat...

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Jun 14

Episode 6 of Law at the End of the World is now up. This oceans special from @prof-mac.bsky.social & I
features Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa & Linda Faulkner and explores the complexities of foregrounding local & Indigenous knowledge in
ocean governance.
Plus updates on environmental law.

Oceans of knowledge - Episode 6 (with Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa and Linda Faulkner) - Law at the End of the World

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...

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · Jun 13

NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
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NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean

Two international ocean science and policy meetings this month have called on nations to be more ambitious in their efforts to protect and restore marine ecosystems.

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · Jun 12

New Zealand must take the helm to protect the ocean - New Zealand marine researchers give their takeaways from the zone Ocean Science Congress and United Nations Oceans Conference www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

The Press

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · May 31

5 episodes of #Law at the End of the World with the lovely @cristyclark.bsky.social and going strong! check it out: www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/epis...

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · May 31

In Episode 5 of Law at the End of the World we 'dive deep' into interdisciplinary water research collaborations with Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, drawing on multiple knowledge systems in university and community settings. @cristyclark.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/2489596/epis...

Water connects us all - Episode 5 (with Aurora Kagawa-Viviani) - Law at the End of the World

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 se...

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · May 19

Episode 4 of Law at the end of the world is now out.

This episode features the fabulous @birshao.bsky.social
And @prof-mac.bsky.social and I discuss prefigurative legalities, utopian politics and my failed attempts at slow scholarship -
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Prefiguring a better, post-growth world - Episode 4 (with Birsha Ohdedar) - Law at the End of the World

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 foc...

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · May 12

In Episode 3 of Law at the end of the World @prof-mac.bsky.social shares some golden tips for surviving (and thriving) as an academic, while I reveal just how clueless I was when I was first starting out. (And, of course, we talk about environmental law.)

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Cilla Wehi @cillaw.bsky.social · May 10

The state of NZ science and research. Grossly underfunded. Watchdog warns of ‘grave danger’ if science reform botched newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/09/e...

Watchdog warns of ‘grave danger’ if science reform botched

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment thought the Government could hamstring NZ's research capability by ignoring the advice it commissioned.

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · May 9

Episode 3 of Law at the end of the world is now out.

In addition to sharing updates on environmental law, this episode focuses on thriving as an academic (and pracademic) and Liz spills the tea on our ‘I said no, cheer for me’ support group.

@prof-mac.bsky.social

Thriving as an academic (and pracademic) - Episode 3 - Law at the end of the world

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 t...

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · May 8

In case you missed it, the New Zealand Auditor General raises serious alarm bells about the Government failing to comply with Treaty Settlements: oag.parliament.nz/2025/treaty-...

How public organisations are fulfilling Treaty settlements

10 April 2025: We wanted to provide assurance about whether public organisations were well positioned to meet their legal and contractual commitments to fulfil Treaty settlements as intended. We also ...

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Jonathan Tonkin @jdtonkin.bsky.social · May 7

I highly recommend this course!

Science Media Centre NZ @smcnz.bsky.social · May 5

Attention South Island-based experts looking for media training!

There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).

We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.

smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply

Science Media SAVVY

Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below. We create a uni...

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Jonathan Tonkin @jdtonkin.bsky.social · Apr 29

What I wish I knew: 33 thoughts for early career researchers
Reflections I wish someone had shared with me early in my research career.

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What I wish I knew: 33 thoughts for early career researchers

Thirty three reflections I wish someone had shared with me early in my research career.

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · Apr 29

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Apr 27

Episode 2 is out. This one has an awesome interview with Ritodhi Chakraborty focused on his academic journey, including his work on climate adaptation. And @prof-mac.bsky.social & I discuss the fact that there’s nothing neutral about science. Link to full episode in second post.

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Cristy Clark @cristyclark.bsky.social · Apr 22

The first episode of our podcast with @prof-mac.bsky.social
'Law at the End of the World' is now available on Spotify.
In this episode we are joined by the fabulous @juliadehm.bsky.social who talks about her research, methodology, collaboration, building community, & attempting to find balance.

Episode 1 - Collaboration in the climate crisis (with Julia Dehm)

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Elizabeth Macpherson @prof-mac.bsky.social · Apr 17

Come join us in Christchurch in December! I am co-organising the 2025 #Law and #Society Association of Australia and New Zealand conference. The theme is #rights, #relationality, #resilience, #reciprocity. www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/academ...