Job description

Mana is an LL.M. graduate in Polar Law from the University of Akureyri, Iceland, and is currently pursuing a PhD at the Norwegian Center for the Law of the Sea (NCLOS). She specializes in polar issues, (marine) environmental protection, and the rights of nature. Her PhD thesis, titled 'Beyond Rights of Nature: Exploring Care for the More-than-Human in International Environmental Law' explores the limitations of existing legal frameworks in addressing the interconnected socio-ecological crisis and advocates for innovative approaches rooted in diverse perspectives. Focused on integrating the ethics of care with the discourse on the rights of nature, she seeks to foster a more holistic and transformative understanding of humanity's relationship with the natural world. Her thesis aims to contribute to the development of alternative legal paradigms that promote sustainability, equity, and compassion for both humans and the environment.