Episode 241
Paul Powlesland on Campaigning for Nature's Rights
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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