Can a planet have legal rights? Could it be defended in a court of law? In recent years ordinary people have turned to courts around the world seeking justice for environmental damage: melting glaciers, sinking islands, extinction of species, and more. Monica Feria-Tinta is a barrister who advocates not just for people but also for Nature itself, for the diversity of life that sustains us. A Barrister for the Earth explores eight critical cases she has successfully fought.
In conversation with Rachel Sloane
About the author
Monica Feria-Tinta is a British-Peruvian barrister specialising in Public International Law. She has been called one of ‘the most daring, innovative and creative lawyers’ in the United Kingdom, and was shortlisted for “Barrister of the Year” at The Lawyers’ Awards 2020 for her work in addressing climate change and environmental degradation.
