Our relationship with nature is severely disrupted. To protect people and the environment sustainably, new approaches are needed. The idea of granting rights to nature may seem utopian, but in countries like Ecuador and New Zealand, it is already a reality. Ecosystems, rivers, or mountains could become legal subjects – with rights that effectively safeguard their needs. ▶ But how can this idea be implemented? What challenges does it present and what perspectives does it open for more just human-nature relationships?