Dr. César Rodríguez Garavito

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Biography

César Rodríguez-Garavito is an Earth rights scholar and field lawyer, serving as a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University. He is also the founding director of the 'More-Than-Human' Life Program at NYU School of Law, where he directs the Earth Rights Research & Action (TERRA) Clinic. His work focuses on advancing new legal actions globally, addressing issues such as climate justice and Indigenous rights, and promoting the concept of 'more-than-human rights', acknowledging the rights of nature. Current initiatives include partnerships like Project CETI, which explore the legal implications of AI-assisted translations of sperm whale communication, and efforts to recognize nature’s contributions to science and the arts. His contributions to Earth rights have been recognized through awards like the Future Observatory Fellowship at the London Design Museum, and he has been featured on the UN Museum's Top 10 Culture Impact 2024 List. Rodríguez-Garavito’s recent publications include 'More-Than-Human Rights: Ecology Law, Thought Narrative Earthly Flourishing'. His research encompasses the intersections of ecology, technology, and law, focusing on the legal opportunities and risks associated with AI-assisted studies of animal communication.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).