Bridget Lewis

Associate Professor Bridget Lewis of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a leading scholar in human rights and environmental law, with a focus on climate change and intergenerational justice. Her research bridges legal frameworks and social equity, addressing global challenges through a human rights lens.

• PhD (Monash University)
• Masters of International Human Rights Law (University of Nottingham)
• Bachelor of Laws (University of Queensland)
• Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History) (University of Queensland)

Lewis is an internationally recognized expert in environmental human rights, emphasizing legal protections for future generations and climate justice. She has authored two seminal books: Environmental Human Rights and Climate Change: Current Status and Future Prospects (2018) and Environmental Rights for Future Generations (2025). Her work also advances elder law, as seen in The Human Rights of Older Persons (2020, co-authored).

Her 15 most recent articles (2018–2025) span climate litigation, disaster justice, gender impacts, and sustainable development. Key journals include Transnational Environmental Law, Journal of Human Rights and the Environment, and Global Policy.

Lewis actively shapes policy as a member of the Queensland Human Rights Commission’s Academic Advisory Group and the Queensland Parliament’s Expert Panel on Human Rights. She also contributes to community organizations like Birdlife Southern Queensland and Protect the Bush Alliance.