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 BWB00:44 Paul's Journey into Environmental Activism01:46 Discussion on Extinction Rebellion03:50 Paul's Work in Legal Profession and Climate Activism05:27 Concept of Legal Personhood for Nature05:44 Role of Law in Protecting Nature12:19 Impact of Infrastructure on Nature14:53 State of Britain's Natural Environment18:59 Role of Companies in Environmental Protection23:00 Nature Positive Corporate Governance24:31 Disconnect Between Humans and Nature25:29 Unsustainability of Modern Society27:05 Role of Corporations in Environmental Conservation28:47 Impact of Climate Change on Food Supply29:34 Challenges of Environmental Activism31:03 Importance of Protecting Nature31:56 Role of Politics in Environmental Conservation32:54 Power of Individual Action37:28 Role of Patriotism in Environmental Conservation38:47 Quickfire Round and Final ThoughtsPaul's recommendations:Spaceship Earth (podcast)Rights of Nature by David Boyd (book)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related