Should forests have rights?
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Exploring the Rights of Nature Movement and a Unique Legal Initiative in Ecuador
Exploring the global movement advocating for the rights of nature, with a specific focus on Ecuador where a forest's rights were acknowledged by the Constitutional Court. The chapter discusses the involvement of various individuals like lawyers, indigenous leaders, and academics in this movement, and introduces the innovative legal concept of Copy Green that considers the forest as a co-author in creative works.
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