Harmonious Coexistence within Nature in South Africa
Legal and policy measures outline pathways to advance "harmonious coexistence within Nature" in South Africa.
Harmonious Coexistence
Harmonious coexistence aims to "restore harmonious co-existence where possible," emphasising protecting wildlife’s "right to be wild and free" and recognising nature's intrinsic value.
The Madrid Protocol: Protecting Antarctica’s environment
The Madrid Protocol is an international agreement that designates Antarctica and its dependent and associated ecosystems as a natural reserve, dedicated to peace and science.
Antarctica Declaration
The Antarctica Declaration recognises that all Antarctic beings have rights and aims to strengthen support for Antarctica through global action and eco-centric governance.
Mulambwane Ecological Mapping Process
A report on the eco-mapping process done by our partners and allies, Dzomo la Mupo, in Mulambwane.
Earth Jurisprudence and Human Rights
A short introduction on how land is conceived of from an Earth Jurisprudence perspective.
Earth Jurisprudence, Land and Property
A short introduction on how land is conceived of from an Earth Jurisprudence perspective.
Earth Jurisprudence and African Philosophy
A short introduction to the overlaps between Earth Jurisprudence and African Philosophy.
Earth Jurisprudence and Climate Change
A short introduction to the relevance of Earth Jurisprudence to the fight against climate change.
World Environment Day Statement by GARN African Hub
Celebrate World Environment Day 2022 by joining the Rights of Nature movement
Climate Change Bill Submission
Comments on the Climate Change Bill by the Wild Law Institute and the EMS Foundation
Earth Jurisprudence and Systemic Change
A short introduction to Earth Jurisprudence and the ways in which it is part of, and contributes to, movements for systemic change to address the huge challenges facing us in the 21st century.
Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth
World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth Cochabamba, Bolivia
Changing the terrain: The significance of rights of nature for environmental and social activism
Any honest assessment of the effectiveness of environmental movements over the past several decades must conclude that their successes have been insufficient to prevent the on-going degradation of ecological systems.
World Charter for Nature
Imagine how different the world would be if courts decided on the legitimacy or otherwise of human conduct on the basis of whether or it was in the best interests of the whole community of life.