Melinda Janki

Melinda Janki, a climate justice litigator from Guyana, shares her inspiring journey of challenging ExxonMobil and winning significant legal battles. She discusses the power of existing laws in holding oil companies accountable, highlighting her landmark victories, including the requirement for scope-three emissions assessments. Janki emphasizes that oil giants are more vulnerable than perceived and illustrates how grassroots legal efforts can lead to monumental change in environmental protection.

Melinda Janki, former in-house counsel for BP, discusses strengthening environmental laws in Guyana. She files suits against the government to block offshore drilling, alleging insufficient insurance coverage. The podcast explores the risks of offshore drilling, lack of oversight in Guyana's oil industry, and Janki's advocacy for a healthy environment.

Guest Melinda Janki, a lawyer fighting against oil development in Guyana, discusses the rush of fossil fuel companies in the global south, their childhood memories in Guyana, drafting environmental legislation, legal cases and environmental issues in Guyana, and the potential consequences of Guyana's oil production on Caribbean economies and biodiversity.