Louisa Dassow
Louisa’s PhD research focuses on the new BBNJ treaty from a posthuman feminist lens that will both critically contextualise the treaty and envisage an operationalisation of the treaty that reflects the interconnected nature of environmental, social, and multispecies justice.
7 November 2024
Oceanic Interconnection: A Posthuman Feminist Analysis of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty
Abstract
With a rising tide of multi-crises facing the Ocean, it is more important than ever to recognise the interconnection between environment and law. It is hoped that the new Ocean treaty (the BBNJ) will provide necessary opportunities for environmental protection, but it is crucial to understand how these are entangled with harmful and extractive aspects of international environmental law.
Louisa’s PhD research focuses on the new BBNJ treaty from a posthuman feminist lens that will both critically contextualise the treaty and envisage an operationalisation of the treaty that reflects the interconnected nature of environmental, social, and multispecies justice.
Funding & Awards
Northern Bridge DTP
Supervisors
Emily Jones
Gina Heathcote
Henry Jones (Durham University)
Qualifications
BA (Hons) in History from Durham University
MA in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development from SOAS University
Memberships
Beyond Human