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In this episode, Ritodhi Chakraborty discusses his journey into academia, emphasising the importance of humanities and social sciences in understanding environmental issues. He introduces the concept of maladaptation, critiques traditional environmentalism, and highlights the significance of indigenous knowledge in climate solutions. The conversation also touches on the ethics of research, the need for interdisciplinary approaches, and the importance of community engagement in achieving justice. The episode concludes with reflections on recent developments in environmental law.

Show notes:

• UBC Professors’ Attempt to Deny the Facts of Law and History
• Ritodhi Chakraborty - https://researchers.lincoln.ac.nz/ritodhi.chakraborty
• Te Ture Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua 2025/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Act 2025 No 1
• https://docs.un.org/en/a/hrc/58/l.26/Rev.1
• Mehta, L. The Challenges of Decolonising Sustainability and the Environment in Development Studies (DS). Eur J Dev Res (2025). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-025-00700-0
• The 2025 LSAANZ Conference: Rights, Relationality, Resilience, Reciprocity, University of Canterbury - call for abstracts - 2025 LSAANZ Conference | University of Canterbury
• Round table exploration of the issues surrounding climate change and class discrimination law - https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/berkeley-center-on-comparative-equality-anti-discrimination-law/our-working-groups/climate-equality/

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