Living in the present and future anthropocene requires a revitalisation and rethinking of human-nature relationships throughout society. In the domains of law and governance, there is an increased attention to ecological jurisprudence, which recognizes humans as one part of a wider community of beings on planet earth, whose well-beings are interconnected with other members of this community. An increasingly popular concept adjacent to this school of thought is the Rights of Nature, which seeks to promote the rights of nonhuman life. In the last decades, significant developments have taken place to promote public participation and participatory rights in environmental matters. Civil society, including environmental defenders and stewards as well as members of the public at large, participating in decision-making and judicial processes, and lawmakers and law practitioners are some of the most notable human agents in law and governance systems.
At this event we explore possible ways to promote and rethink human-nature relationships, and the impact of law for this development. How would the emergence of ecological jurisprudence aid in imagining and achieving a common future in the anthropocene? How far does expanded participatory rights take us? Are there alternative legal concepts and approaches that could lead to the same result? How do we make sense and use human agency in law and governance systems? What are some hopeful and cautionary stories in Sweden and around the world? What are key considerations to co-hoping in the anthropocene, with laws and regulations as tools for an inclusive future?
Time: 14.00 – 17.00 (followed by a mingle 17.00 – 18.00 with beverages and snacks). Doors open 13.30.
The event is free of charge and open to the public but registration is required. The seminar will also be live-streamed on this wepbage. Please note that registration is only required for participation in person.
This seminar on law in the Anthropocene is co-organised by the Anthropocene Laboratory and the Stockholm Environmental Law and Policy Centre at Stockholm University.
Speakers
- Professor Craig Kauffman from University of Oregon, Initiator of Eco Jurisprudence Monitor, a global database of ecological jurisprudence and rights of nature initiatives
- Associate Professor Yaffa Epstein, Uppsala University
- Professor Jonas Ebbesson, Stockholm University, Director of the Stockholm Environmental Law and Policy Centre
Moderator
Dianty Ningrum, Postdoc, Anthropocene Laboratory
Commentators
- Senior Lecturer Brita Bohman, Department of Law, Stockholm University
- Pella Thiel, Former Chair of End Ecocide Sweden, co-founder Rights of Nature Sweden
- Ida Edling, Spokesperson and Legal and Scientific Coordinator, Aurora
Agenda:
SESSION I
14:00 – 14:10
Welcoming speech
Henrik Österblom, Director, The Anthropocene Laboratory
14:10 – 15:15
Speakers presentation:
- Craig Kauffman
- Yaffa Epstein
- Jonas Ebbesson
Short reflection from speakers
15:15.15:30
Short break
SESSION II
15:30 – 16:00
Comments and questions
16:00 – 17:00
Panel discussion
17:00 – 18:00
Mingle (with snacks and beverages)
Photo by Sebastian Pichler on Unsplash
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