<p>This episode explores an ambitious initiative to grant Antarctica legal rights as a distinct entity within international law. A representative from Antarctic Rights discusses how the movement aims to secure a unique legal status for Antarctica, allowing it to be represented in global policy spaces. Topics include the philosophical framework of Earth jurisprudence, the shortcomings of the current Antarctic Treaty, and how a rights-based approach could reshape global environmental law. This conversation also dives into proposed protections and explores the challenges of determining what’s truly in Antarctica’s best interest.</p><br><p><strong>Episode Guest</strong>: Cormac Cullinan</p><p>Learn more about Cormac Cullinan <a href="https://www.wildlaw.net/board-of-directors-and-team/cormac-cullinan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Learn more about Antarctic Rights<a href="https://antarcticrights.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a></p><p>Get involved with Antarctic Rights <a href="https://antarcticrights.org/support-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Learn more about Wild Law <a href="https://www.wildlaw.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Episode Transcript&nbsp; and more information on the <a href="http://pineforestpods.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pine Forest Media </a>Website</p><p>Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pineforestmedia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pineforestmedia</a></p><p>Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese&nbsp;</p><p>Cover art and PFM logo by<a href="https://laurelawong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Laurel Wong</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Theme music by <a href="http://nelaruizcomposer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nela Ruiz</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

South Pole

Pine Forest Media

17. What if Antarctica had legal personhood? with Cormac Cullinan

DEC 3, 202435 MIN
South Pole

17. What if Antarctica had legal personhood? with Cormac Cullinan

DEC 3, 202435 MIN

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<p>This episode explores an ambitious initiative to grant Antarctica legal rights as a distinct entity within international law. A representative from Antarctic Rights discusses how the movement aims to secure a unique legal status for Antarctica, allowing it to be represented in global policy spaces. Topics include the philosophical framework of Earth jurisprudence, the shortcomings of the current Antarctic Treaty, and how a rights-based approach could reshape global environmental law. This conversation also dives into proposed protections and explores the challenges of determining what’s truly in Antarctica’s best interest.</p><br><p><strong>Episode Guest</strong>: Cormac Cullinan</p><p>Learn more about Cormac Cullinan <a href="https://www.wildlaw.net/board-of-directors-and-team/cormac-cullinan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Learn more about Antarctic Rights<a href="https://antarcticrights.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a></p><p>Get involved with Antarctic Rights <a href="https://antarcticrights.org/support-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Learn more about Wild Law <a href="https://www.wildlaw.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Episode Transcript&nbsp; and more information on the <a href="http://pineforestpods.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pine Forest Media </a>Website</p><p>Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pineforestmedia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pineforestmedia</a></p><p>Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese&nbsp;</p><p>Cover art and PFM logo by<a href="https://laurelawong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Laurel Wong</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Theme music by <a href="http://nelaruizcomposer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nela Ruiz</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>