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Alice Bergoend

Tejal Kanitkar is an Associate Professor in the Energy, Environment, and Climate Change Program, at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS).

Climate Justice and Equitable Futures

Published: 6 February 2025

The briefing shows how the scenarios of the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report (AR6) perpetuate existing inequalities into the future. It explores alternative perspectives that prioritize equitable futures, climate justice, and well-being for all in IPCC AR7.

The Rights of Mother Earth in Bolivia: Progress and Challenges

Published: 29 January 2025

Bolivia made global headlines over a decade ago when it legally recognized the rights of nature. But how effective is this concept in the face of ongoing extractivism? A look at the opportunities, challenges, and limits of this legal paradigm shift.

The River as a Legal Person: The case of the Whanganui River in New Zealand

Published: 29 January 2025

In 2017, New Zealand became one of the first countries in the world to grant rights to a river: the Whanganui River. Here, we presents five ways in which the recognition of the River as a legal person could help to shape law and policy.

Mary Deeik

Environmental Justice Program Coordinator at Heinrich Böll Foundation – Palestine & Jordan

Mary Deeik is the Environmental Justice Program Coordinator at Heinrich Böll Foundation – Palestine & Jordan.

Rights of Nature in Ecuador

Published: 27 January 2025

"Frogs win court case." This headline reported on a legal case in Ecuador in 2020. What sounds curious marked a significant milestone for the rights of nature.

Voices of Resistance

Published: 29 January 2025

This dossier features the stories of resistance and young feminists’ perceptions of the world. It emphasises the resilient nature of the people who are making choices that do not conform to laws or customs - or whose views have long been disregarded.

Alex May

Alex May is part of Lawyers for Nature UK, a Community Interest Company and collective of lawyers, researchers and campaigners working on behalf of the natural world an

Paul Powlesland

Paul Powlesland is part of Lawyers for Nature UK, a Community Interest Company and collective of lawyers, researchers and campaigners working on behalf of the natural wo

Indigenous Biocultures and Rights of Nature in Uganda

Published: 27 January 2025

Dennis Tabaro shares insights in the interview about his work on the rights of nature and the significance of indigenous knowledge and culture in Uganda.

Elena Ewering

Elena Ewering is a legal scholar and research associate in the DFG project "Nature as a Legal Person" in the Department of Just Transitions at the University of Kassel.

Alex Putzer

Alex Putzer wrote his dissertation on the rights of urban natures at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy.

Laura Burgers

Laura Burgers works on climate litigation and rights of nature as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Cat Haas

Cat Haas is the Director of the Eco-Jurisprudence Monitor.

Anke Kähler

Artisanal baker, Chairwoman of the Board of Die Freien Bäcker e.V.

Anke Kähler is an artisanal baker and chairwoman of the Board of Die Freien Bäcker e.V.

Rights of Nature: Visions, Debates, Outlooks

Published: 24 January 2025

Can the rights of nature provide answers to the climate crisis and loss of biodiversity? This report on the international workshop on the rights of nature in February 2024 highlights how this concept challenges the human-nature relationship and is gaining importance as a tool for protecting ecosystems and biodiversity.

Seven Points on Rights of Nature

Published: 24 January 2025

More and more voices are calling for rights of nature – but how can these be meaningfully designed and implemented? Seven key points outline what the path to 'ecological law' in Germany and internationally could look like.

Towards a Paradigm Shift: How Women Create Agroecology in Central and Eastern Europe

Published: 24 January 2025

The number of farmers in Poland is declining, but fortunately there is one group in rural areas that is trying to build farms based on new principles. These are young women who embody the ideas of agroecology: diversification of production, rural cooperation and care for the environment.

The Recognition of Rights of Nature: A Global Paradigm Change

Published: 24 January 2025

Indigenous and local communities have preserved traditions for harmonious coexistence between humans and nature for thousands of years. Recognising the "Rights of Nature" offers a modern approach to integrating this wisdom into environmental protection and shaping a more sustainable future.

Trump and Big Tech: Europe’s Sovereignty at Stake

Published: 24 January 2025

The EU still has strong rules for the major digital platforms. However, under Donald Trump and his allies – above all powerful tech CEOs such as Musk and Zuckerberg – the USA is becoming an open opponent of these regulations.

The Rights of Nature: A redefinition of human-nature relations

Published: 23 January 2025

Can rivers and forests have their own rights? The Rights of Nature movement advocates for recognizing ecosystems as legal entities to more effectively prevent environmental damage. But what does this mean for our legal systems, our understanding of nature, and potential conflicts? A global perspective on visions, debates, and practical approaches.

Rights of Nature: A Response to the 'Anthropocene'

Published: 23 January 2025

In the Anthropocene, humans have become the central force shaping nature – with profound consequences. How can the relationship between humans and nature be reimagined? Could granting ecosystems and nature their own rights offer a solution to the challenges of this epoch?

Earth Jurisprudence, Wild Law, and the Global Movement for Rights of Nature

Published: 23 January 2025

Movements such as Earth Jurisprudence, Wild Law, and Rights of Nature call for a paradigm shift: instead of seeing nature as a resource, ecosystems and their members should be granted their own rights.

Lesai Seema

Lesai Seema is a qualified attorney and practicing environmental lawyer, writer and advocate for the Rights of Nature based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Damayanti Saha

Filmmaker, Writer

Damayanti Saha — 25, is an independent filmmaker and writer based in Delhi.

Annual Report 2023

Published: 31 January 2025

As a political foundation, we are independent of the party and parliamentary group, but at the same time we are an integral part of the green movement. The headwind that blows in our face is getting tougher every day.

Sonia Hedhili

Legal Expert & Startup Advisor, Positive Impact Consulting

Supporting women-led initiatives and promoting intersectional approaches are crucial for creating a sustainable future, as they highlight the connection between gender eq

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Alice Bergoend

Climate Security Report

T. Jayaraman

Tejal Kanitkar

Climate Justice and Equitable Futures

The Rights of Mother Earth in Bolivia: Progress and Challenges

The River as a Legal Person: The case of the Whanganui River in New Zealand

Mary Deeik

Rights of Nature in Ecuador

Voices of Resistance

Alex May

Paul Powlesland

Indigenous Biocultures and Rights of Nature in Uganda

Elena Ewering

Alex Putzer

Laura Burgers

Cat Haas

Anke Kähler

Rights of Nature: Visions, Debates, Outlooks

Seven Points on Rights of Nature

Towards a Paradigm Shift: How Women Create Agroecology in Central and Eastern Europe

The Recognition of Rights of Nature: A Global Paradigm Change

Trump and Big Tech: Europe’s Sovereignty at Stake

The Rights of Nature: A redefinition of human-nature relations

Rights of Nature: A Response to the 'Anthropocene'

Earth Jurisprudence, Wild Law, and the Global Movement for Rights of Nature

Lesai Seema

Damayanti Saha

Annual Report 2023

Sonia Hedhili