Rivers and Rights: A New Legal Perspective

This chapter explores the concept of granting rights to natural entities, particularly rivers, and traces its origins in modern jurisprudence back to the 1970s. It examines Ecuador's revolutionary constitutional changes that recognize nature's rights, highlighting the influence of indigenous beliefs and activism. The narrative reflects on the interconnectedness of ecological fragility and human impact, underscoring the urgent need to rethink our relationship with waterways.