Much of the world takes for granted that natural resources exist to be owned and used by humans, with no thought to the consequences of these actions. The idea that nature has the right to exist free from human interference has long existed in indigenous communities, and is finally gaining wider support around the world. Quetza and Somabha from the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) join us to discuss the rights of nature movement and the ways it is being implemented around the world. They share examples of successful rights of nature initiatives, and offer insights into how to gain support at all levels of society. Resources discussed in this episode:

Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN)

GARN Facebook

GARN Instagram

GARN Twitter

GARN LinkedIn

GARN Eco Jurisprudence Monitor

GARN Paper: Financialization of Nature: A false solution to Climate Change

Rights of Nature documentary

Should Trees Have Standing? book

Earth Law book 

Hoodwinked in the Hothouse

Fossil Fuel Treaty

Degrowth Institute

Wild Law: A Manifesto for Earth Justice book

Ecological Jurisprudence book

Quetza Ramirez LinkedIn

Somabha Bandopadhay LinkedIn

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