The Very Short Introductions Podcast Environmental Law – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 49
May 19, 2022
Elizabeth Fisher, a Professor of Environmental Law at the University of Oxford, delves into the complexities of environmental law, addressing issues from sewage management to climate change. She shares her journey from Australia and highlights misconceptions surrounding environmental protection. Fisher stresses that law establishes authority and outlines the need for ongoing legal responses to environmental challenges. She also discusses how environmental problems have inspired innovative legal concepts, connecting ecology with societal values.
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Environmental Law Is Broad And Deep
- Environmental law covers everything from sewage to climate change and uses many legal tools like treaties and courts.
- Elizabeth Fisher argues it requires the full legal resources of societies to manage complex environmental issues.
Australian Roots Shaped Her Focus
- Elizabeth Fisher describes her background growing up in Australia and how that shaped her interest in environmental law.
- She contrasts visible wilderness with heavy urbanisation to explain why she studies managing ecological impacts.
Environmental Values Are Broad But Conflicted
- Most people across the political spectrum want environmental protection but disagree on what it means in practice.
- Fisher highlights complexity and conflicting local impacts as core challenges in building shared environmental visions.
