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Should forests have rights?
Mar 19, 2024
Should nature have legal rights? The podcast explores the movement advocating for ecosystems to be granted legal protections, the UK government's opposition to it, and innovative ways to give rights to nature. It delves into the Ecuadorian forest's legal recognition, global environmental advocacy, and the importance of balancing our relationship with the environment.
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- Granting legal rights to nature can provide better protection for ecosystems and species.
- Debate over nature's rights raises questions about human-environment relationships and determining nature's 'wants'.
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Granting Legal Rights to Nature: A Growing Movement
The podcast explores the concept of granting legal rights to nature, exemplified by the case of Los Cedros forest in Ecuador. This landmark case in 2021 protected the forest from mining activities, acknowledging its right to thrive. Despite resistance, the movement to grant rights to nature is gaining momentum globally, with countries like Ecuador and New Zealand leading the way.
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