Sign in

Carol Liao

@carolmliao.bsky.social
797 followers 244 following 12 posts

Associate Professor of Law | UBC Sauder Distinguished Fellow, Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics | Chair, Canada Climate Law Initiative | Co-Director, UBC Centre for Climate Justice #corpgov #climate #sustainability

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Carol Liao
Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What connects Elon Musk, the floods in Nepal, and an AI data center in Memphis? My friend, @billmckibben.bsky.social, who has helped me see patterns for a long time, threads it all together. Prepare yourself. Our full conversation with @ayanaeliza.bsky.social: naomiklein.substack.com/p/climate-vs...
5300137
Carol Liao @carolmliao.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Bruce is a gem. Looking forward to the new leadership at Allard.
020
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 02/07/2026
Today, Allard Law's Bruce MacDougall begins a one-year term as Dean pro tem. In this Q&A, he shares reflections on nearly four decades as a faculty member at Allard Law, his love of teaching, and what he’s most looking forward to about his new role. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
allard.ubc.ca
Get to know Bruce MacDougall, Allard Law's new Dean pro tem
Dean MacDougall shares his reflections on nearly four decades as a faculty member at Allard Law, his love of teaching, and what he’s most looking forward to about his new role.
012
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We are thrilled to announce that @billmckibben.bsky.social will be joining us at UBC on April 15th! In this discussion, Bill will talk about the ways in which renewable energy can be a mode of resistance to current and ongoing oil wars. Register today: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
062
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 10/03/2026
Congratulations to Professor Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) on receiving the UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media! allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
allard.ubc.ca
Dr. Carol Liao receives UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media
An expert in corporate law, climate governance, business ethics and social justice, Dr. Liao has become a trusted source for journalists covering a wide range of issues.
054
Reposted by Carol Liao
Lawprofblawg @lawprofblawg.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Breaking: Killing people in his own country has not helped him in the polls, so President Trump reverts to the classic U.S. Presidential strategy of killing people in another country. #Satire
44914
Reposted by Carol Liao
Dr. Mansa Keita @rasmansa.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
My guess is that Israel will also start bombing Iranian hospitals and universities, "in self-defense". Gaza was a blueprint.
5299113
Reposted by Carol Liao
Craig Martin @craigxmartin.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
US and Israeli attacks on Iran are flagrantly unlawful acts of aggression. The reported intentional targeting of civilian political leaders is also a grave breach of IHL - a war crime. Obvious and largely uncontested, but it needs to be repeated far and wide - and condemned in no uncertain terms.
11712
Reposted by Carol Liao
Liam McHugh-Russell @xntl.info · 28/02/2026
Ah. It seems that Carney's speech at Davos was actually just an elaborate joke. Well played, sir. I was convinced there for a moment that you had scruples
033
Reposted by Carol Liao
Michael @michaelnaphys.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
One of many human rights violations taking place today. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
aljazeera.com
Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 80 people
State media says Israeli attack on girls' school in the city of Minab in the south of the country kills dozens.
013
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
CCJ Co-Director @carolmliao.bsky.social discusses how corporate law shapes climate injustice. 📍 Allard Hall, Fasken Classroom, Room 122 & Zoom 🗓️ Feb 26 (Thursday), 12:30-1:45 PM 🍎 Free lunch provided! 🔎 Learn more: tinyurl.com/nj8wrck7 #unc #ubclife #ubcvancouver #ubcevents #climatejustice
043
Reposted by Carol Liao
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
390175386567
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 01/12/2025
Op-ed: Allard Law alumni Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, K.C. and Elizabeth Bulbrook say there are now legislative mechanisms for Canada and B.C. to circumvent consultation, consent and the implementation of Aboriginal title and rights. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: A pipeline is just the beginning: More threats coming for Indigenous rights
Ottawa’s approach to major infrastructure projects puts Indigenous rights at risk
002
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 19/12/2025
As Allard Law Prof. Patricia Barkaskas wraps up her term as the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair, she was celebrated at a special ceremony earlier this month for her leadership, scholarship & contributions to legal education. 1/3 allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
allard.ubc.ca
Professor Patricia Barkaskas recognized as Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair
Professor Barkaskas was celebrated for her work as Chair and recognized for her leadership, scholarship and contributions to legal education.
121
Reposted by Carol Liao
Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 05/12/2025
This whole convo is fantastic - 1.5 hours of very informative chat on climate justice vs the gross economics of tech Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
youtu.be
AI and the Politics of Extraction | Centre for Climate Justice
YouTube video by Centre for Climate Justice
415651
Reposted by Carol Liao
Lawprofblawg @lawprofblawg.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Speaking as someone who was a subprime mortgage major in 2007-2008, this sounds like a good career opportunity. #Satire www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/t...
nytimes.com
College Students Flock to a New Major: A.I.
3446
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 01/12/2025
Professor Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) commented on Bombardier's past challenges that centred around debt, bailouts and its governance structure. financialpost.com/news/economy...
financialpost.com
Can Bombardier make the jump from corporate welfare poster child to defence darling?
Bombardier is a natural for Ottawa to lean on as it steps up defence spending, but past problems suggest caution is advised. Read more here.
021
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 21/11/2025
"We hope this national platform will deepen conversations and accelerate the climate-aligned opportunities already emerging across Canada," says Allard Law Prof. Dr. Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social), Chair & Principal Co-Investigator of the Canada Climate Law Initiative.
031
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 21/11/2025
Canada Climate Week Xchange opens on Nov. 24, bringing together leaders across disciplines to accelerate Canada’s climate response. Nearly 100 in-person, hybrid & virtual events will be held across the country. Most events are free & open to the public. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
allard.ubc.ca
Launch of Canada Climate Week Xchange, a new national platform for climate leadership
From November 24-30, Canada Climate Week Xchange invites Canadians to come together to explore home-grown solutions to the climate crisis.
131
Reposted by Carol Liao
Gordon Ross 🇨🇦 @gordonr.ca · 21/11/2025
What a treat to have this panel happen today at UBC. So many topics, so little time. Chapeau @carolmliao.bsky.social @mysdick.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social @naomiaklein.bsky.social and the Centre for Climate Justice for making these conversations happen.
072
Carol Liao @carolmliao.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Happening tomorrow!
010
Reposted by Carol Liao
Hamish van der Ven @profhvdv.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
❗ AI skeptics: don't miss this hybrid event.❗ Register here: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
093
Reposted by Carol Liao
Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
"theft tech" is a term my pal @astra.bsky.social thought of just today when we were working on our book about these End Times Fascists. We were thinking about what should happen when this this bubble busts, as we all know it will. Remember: they have bunkers. We don't. 2/3
191534229
Reposted by Carol Liao
Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The AI bubble may be about to bust. Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock. We all need to say this very clearly: NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH! Expropriate their asses instead. They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet. They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
9096673285
Reposted by Carol Liao
larrykazdan.bsky.social @larrykazdan.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Vancouver's sustainbility department is the city's "institutional nerve centre" for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao in the wake of revelations Mayor Ken Sim might eliminate it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...
nationalobserver.com
Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget
An unprecedented 630 people registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.
041
Reposted by Carol Liao
Wendy H. Wong @profwhw.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
💬 Reminder to save your spot for "AI and the Politics of Extraction" at UBC's Centre for Climate Justice. I'm on a panel moderated by Carol Liao, and we will be discussing the complex political and legal issues raised by AI-enabled resource extraction. 🗓️Nov. 20 🕰️2-3:30pm 📍In-Person & Zoom
climatejustice.ubc.ca
UBC
062
Reposted by Carol Liao
Kevin Lindsay @kevlindsay.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Vancouver's sustainbility department is the city's "institutional nerve centre" for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao in the wake of revelations Mayor Ken Sim might eliminate it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...
nationalobserver.com
Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget
An unprecedented 630 people registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.
021
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 14/11/2025
Vancouver's sustainability department is the institutional nerve centre for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao, following reports it may be eliminated. 630 people registered to speak about the city's proposed budget at the last council meeting. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...
nationalobserver.com
Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget
An unprecedented 630 people registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.
021
Reposted by Carol Liao
Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The 'People's Filibuster' Comes to Vancouver City Hall via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
thetyee.ca
The ‘People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.
0188
Reposted by Carol Liao
Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
nationalobserver.com
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
051
Reposted by Carol Liao
Adam Scott @adamscott.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Statement: Facing climate litigation, CPPIB made at least $7.1 billion in new fossil fuel investments in the last year @shiftaction.bsky.social www.shiftaction.ca/news/2025/11... #climaterisk #COP30 #climatecrisis
shiftaction.ca
Statement: Facing climate litigation, CPPIB made at least $7.1 billion in new fossil fuel investments in the last year — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet
Facing landmark climate litigation, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments, or CPPIB) has committed at least $7.1 billion to new oil, gas, coal and pipeline assets in the last year....
001
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 05/11/2025
On November 20, hear from leading scholars about the implications of AI for climate justice. Moderated by Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao.
021
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 13/11/2025
Op-ed: Centre for Climate Justice Co-Directors Naomi Klein and Allard Law Prof. Dr. Carol Liao explain why a reported proposal to eliminate or weaken Vancouver’s climate & sustainability department is dangerously short-sighted. via @nationalobserver.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
nationalobserver.com
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
013
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 31/10/2025
A new lawsuit alleges Canada’s largest pension fund manager is exposing CPP contributions to undue risk of loss due to climate change. Allard Law Prof. Carol Liao says the case shows that climate change isn’t a distant ethical issue. @nationalobserver.com www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
nationalmagazine.ca
Young claimants take CPP to court over climate risks
Case marks the first time a Canadian investor has been sued for underestimating and failing to disclose dangerous climate impacts
032
Carol Liao @carolmliao.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Vancouver's sustainbility department is the city's "institutional nerve centre" for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao in the wake of revelations Mayor Ken Sim might eliminate it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...
nationalobserver.com
Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget
An unprecedented 630 people registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.
170
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The City of Vancouver’s new budget proposed major cuts to its Climate & Sustainability department. The CCJ co-directors, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social, wrote an op-ed in Canada's National Observer expressing their criticism of the budget proposal. Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
24913
Carol Liao @carolmliao.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
If we gut climate leadership now, what future are we choosing? My op-ed with @naomiaklein.bsky.social on Mayor Ken Sim's proposal to cut the city's climate and sustainability department @seanorr.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @lisadominato.bsky.social @petermeiszner.bsky.social
03212
Reposted by Carol Liao
kyyfoo.bsky.social @kyyfoo.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
nationalobserver.com
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
032
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Save you spot for our free hybrid panel on the rapid spread of AI and its growing climate justice implications. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, @profhvdv.bsky.social and @carolmliao.bsky.social for this conversation. REGISTER: shorturl.at/AUt2S
061
Reposted by Carol Liao
Amina @ayasinvan.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
“If this move is being justified as fiscal prudence, then Mayor Sim is misunderstanding the economics of climate change. Every dollar invested in climate mitigation and adaptation today saves multiple dollars in avoided disaster costs tomorrow.”
0125
Reposted by Carol Liao
Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
nationalobserver.com
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
314657
Reposted by Carol Liao
Climate Action Muskoka @climateactmuskoka.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
nationalobserver.com
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
021
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The rapid spread of AI raises growing climate justice concerns. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social for a hybrid panel discussion, moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social. Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
063
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
📣Tomorrow 📣 between 12:15–1 PM PT, @naomiaklein.bsky.social will discuss her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. This online event is organized by the UBC Alumni Book Club and moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
042
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
NOTICE: NEW VENUE ‼️‼️ In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza. Free event. RSVP required. Link in Bio. Doors: 6.30pm
042
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 26/08/2025
Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) and UBC Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals & Mining Director Dr. John Steen discussed the complexities of developing a competitive critical minerals sector while upholding Indigenous consent. news.ubc.ca/2025/08/fast...
news.ubc.ca
Fast-tracking mining in B.C. without repeating past mistakes - UBC News
B.C. is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment.
121
Reposted by Carol Liao
Centre for Climate Justice @ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Join the UBC Alumni Book Club for a virtual talk with @naomiaklein.bsky.social, Co-Director of the Centre for Climate Justice, on her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. Moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social. 📅 Sep 24 | 🕐 12:15–1 PM PT | 📍 Zoom Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
021
Reposted by Carol Liao
Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · 24/07/2025
Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) discusses the legal intersections of climate risk, Indigenous rights & corporate fiduciary obligations in a new blog post for the Business and Human Rights Journal. @ccj-ubc.bsky.social bhrj.blog/2025/07/22/l...
bhrj.blog
Legal Intersections of Climate Risks, Indigenous Rights, and Corporate Fiduciary Obligations
Indigenous peoples, whose territories span some of the planet’s most ecologically sensitive regions, are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Indigenous cultures, economies, and wellbeing are o…
011
Reposted by Carol Liao
David Birchall @davidbirchallz.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Wonderful blog by @carolmliao.bsky.social problematizing the current construction of fiduciary duties as duties to the company, in a world where the company is so often destroying climate, nature, and the environment: bhrj.blog/2025/07/22/l...
024