Cameron Holley

Jul 1, 2024 | pursuit.unimelb.edu.au | Erin O'Donnell |Cameron Holley |Lidia Cano Pecharroman |Ishrat Jahan

Sixteen years ago, Ecuador was the first country to recognise the rights of Nature in its constitution. Since then, the idea has transitioned from the fringes of environmental law to become a rapidly growing transnational movement. Many countries are recognising Nature’s rights, in ways ranging from local laws and court cases through to constitutional reforms.