EP 241 - Should "nature" have a seat at the board table?

Paul is a barrister and founder of Lawyers in Nature who aim to provide representation, campaigning and legal resources on environmental protection and rights for nature., particularly in a corporate setting.

We talk about this (voluntary) work and why he does it. We chat sh*t and Thames Water and how it brings home the reality of our climate and environmental crisis.

We discuss human rights vs. nature's rights and how they would be balanced in society's best interests. We also find out what it's like to be interviewed by Nigel Farage on something called GB News.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to BWB

00:44 Paul's Journey into Environmental Activism

01:46 Discussion on Extinction Rebellion

03:50 Paul's Work in Legal Profession and Climate Activism

05:27 Concept of Legal Personhood for Nature

05:44 Role of Law in Protecting Nature

12:19 Impact of Infrastructure on Nature

14:53 State of Britain's Natural Environment

18:59 Role of Companies in Environmental Protection

23:00 Nature Positive Corporate Governance

24:31 Disconnect Between Humans and Nature

25:29 Unsustainability of Modern Society

27:05 Role of Corporations in Environmental Conservation

28:47 Impact of Climate Change on Food Supply

29:34 Challenges of Environmental Activism

31:03 Importance of Protecting Nature

31:56 Role of Politics in Environmental Conservation

32:54 Power of Individual Action

37:28 Role of Patriotism in Environmental Conservation

38:47 Quickfire Round and Final Thoughts

Paul's recommendations:

Spaceship Earth (podcast)

Rights of Nature by David Boyd (book)

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