In this interview, Cormac Cullinan discusses the groundbreaking initiative to recognize Table Mountain as a legal person with inherent rights. This means the mountain would be seen not just as a natural resource, but as a living entity with rights deserving respect and protection. The focus is on shifting how people relate to the mountain fostering respect, connection, and care, as a foundation for legal recognition and lasting protection. This effort reflects a global movement to grant ecosystems legal personhood to better protect nature.
Listen to the interview below.