Saskia Stucki

Dr. Saskia Stucki is a Senior Lecturer and researcher affiliated with Zürich University of Applied Sciences and University of Zürich. Her work bridges animal law, environmental ethics, and climate governance, focusing on the legal personhood of non-human entities and systemic dietary transitions.

Research Trends: Her publications emphasize the intersection of environmental crises and legal frameworks, including industrial meat governance, green civil disobedience, and animal rights. Key themes include

• Legal recognition of animal rights
• Ethical and ecological implications of industrial farming
• Judicial responses to climate inaction

Notable Contributions: She co-authored the Heidelberg Declaration on meat governance and explored the legal personhood of chimpanzees in landmark cases. Her work also addresses sustainable food systems and interdisciplinary approaches to climate policy.