James K. Thornton

James K. Thornton, an eco-lawyer with extensive experience in China, discusses the country's groundbreaking strategy to combat climate change through the judicial system. He reveals how thousands of judges are being appointed to environmental courts, empowering them to hold even the government accountable for environmental issues. Thornton highlights China's commitment to legal action on climate and its recent shift away from funding coal projects abroad. This collaborative spirit with NGOs marks a transformative moment in the quest for ecological justice.