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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