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Associate Professor Nathan Cooper is affiliated with the University of Waikato's Te Piringa Faculty of Law, where he holds positions as Associate Professor and Convenor of International Engagement. He also serves as an Extraordinary Professor at the North-West University (South Africa), a Visiting Fellow at the University of Lincoln (UK), and an External Examiner at the University of Mauritius.
- Education:
- PhD in Law, University of Sheffield (2008–2016)
- MA in International Political Economy, University of Sheffield (2001–2022)
- LLB Hons in Law, University of Sheffield (1998–2001)
His research focuses on the intersection of environmental law and human rights, particularly water governance, climate emergencies, and Earth Jurisprudence. Key interests include reimagining property in the Anthropocene, eco-social resilience, and the role of vernacular law in achieving ecological justice.
Recent publications address AI regulation in New Zealand, climate funding obligations, ecocide criminalization, and smart water technologies. He contributes to legal education through courses on Climate Change Law, Jurisprudence, and Legal Method. Current doctoral students include Qaraman Hasan and Jennifer Holman.
Teaching spans Legal Method, Public International Law, and Jurisprudence. He emphasizes international collaboration, having developed strategic partnerships and exchange programs. Active in media engagement, his op-eds highlight legal responses to planetary crises.
