This open access book is an innovative and comprehensive scientific resource for academics, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and advocates working in environmental law, climate justice, ocean governance, and sustainability. Its interdisciplinary approach offers fresh perspectives on integrating care and justice into legal and governance systems. Scholars will benefit from its theoretical frameworks and case studies, while policymakers and legal practitioners can draw on its analysis of landmark cases and actionable recommendations for reimagining justice in policy and law. Educators and advocates will find creative tools, such as puppetry techniques applied to law, children’s literature, and transgenerational programs, for reflecting on the dynamic characteristics of justice. The book also highlights Indigenous knowledge systems and community-based approaches, making it relevant to grassroots organizations and local leaders. Additionally, it provides valuable insights for international organizations and NGOs working on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Accessible and inclusive, this book inspires readers passionate about climate action, ocean protection, and social justice to co-design sustainable futures.

Zia Madani is an Assistant Professor of International Law at the University of Tsukuba, Japan.

Margherita Paola Poto is a Research Professor at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway.

Youna McGowan is a graduate of the MSc in Global Health program at McMaster University, Canada.

Dana Ahmed is a Common Law and Politics student at the University of Glasgow, UK and founder of the Asfour Initiative.