In this second part of our series on "Use the law, don't be afraid of it," we speak with climate justice lawyer Victoria Whalen, who offers a refreshingly positive perspective on what the law is and what it can do. She puts law in the hands of the people as a tool to mould new realities, and frames the history of legal rights as a living archive of movement victories.
Victoria Whalen is such a dynamic force in climate justice. With a background in biology, urban sustainability, and environmental law, Victoria is deeply committed to progressive climate policy, and on the front lines of cases and documentation projects that have the potential to provide a basis for people around the entire world to pressure their local and national governments more effectively, even as individuals or small groups affected by climate change.
She shares her insights on youth-led activism, indigenous legal frameworks, and bridging the gap between law and community organizing. We never wanted to be paralegals or lawyers, but after this chat with Victoria, now we're not so sure.
To learn more about Victoria's work, visit https://www.futuregenerationstribunal.com/
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