Introduction to Rights of Nature & Earth Laws - 17 April
Event description
Join us for a fascinating introduction to the rapidly growing area of 'Rights of Nature' and Earth Laws.
ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP
Our 2 hour workshop will provide an introduction to the legal elements and social implications of the Rights of Nature movement. The workshop includes several presentations, a 10 minute tea break and plenty of time for questions and discussion.
We will explore the following topics:
* What are 'rights of nature' and 'legal personhood for nature' laws? How do they work, and how do they fit within the emerging field of 'Earth laws'?
*Where are rights of nature and legal personhood for nature laws currently operating?
* How are these legal developments different from current environmental law? Do they make any difference? What are the criticisms about rights of nature laws?
* Can these laws be created in Australia?
* What role can communities play in catalysing rights of nature laws in Australia?
* What role could different levels of Australian government (Federal, State and Local Councils) play in implementing Rights of Nature laws?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone and everyone who's interested in this topic should join the workshop.
This workshop is aimed at a general audience, as well as people with a legal background. All legal terms will be clearly explained and demystified.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Dr Michelle Maloney, (BA/LLB(Hons),PhD) - Co-Founder and National Convenor, Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA). Michelle is recognised as one of the world's leading experts on Earth jurisprudence, Earth laws, Rights of Nature and legal personhood for nature. Michelle co-founded the Australian Earth Laws Alliance in 2011, and has been working for more than a decade to advocate for Earth centred governance and systems change, with a focus on law, economics, education, ethics and culture change. Prior to creating AELA, Michelle worked for 20 years on environmental law, sustainability and Indigenous/First Peoples' initiatives in Australia, and around the world. Michelle is a gifted communicator and can share information about complex legal issues in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy.