Can Legal Systems Lead the Way in Sustainability?

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Can Legal Systems Lead the Way in Sustainability?

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Thom Wetzer

University of Oxford

Is our legal system equipped to support a sustainable future? Thom Wetzer from the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme is leading efforts to align the law with modern sustainability values and the best available science.

Wetzer's work emphasizes creating legal frameworks that protect the environment and hold parties accountable for ecological harm. This video explores how the law can drive meaningful change through policy reform, legal precedents, and collaboration with public and private sector leaders. Discover how evolving legal structures could be crucial for a sustainable future, fostering a world where environmental well-being is protected by law.