Earth Law Center

Earth Law Center (ELC) is thrilled to announce that a court in Peru has ruled that the Marañon River is a subject of rights. This landmark decision also appoints Indigenous communities as the river’s guardians, defenders, and representatives. This is the first river in Peru to be declared as having rights! The Marañon River is a magnificent free-flowing river that runs for 1,600 miles from the snowy peaks of the Peruvian Andes into the heart of the Amazon. For years, ELC and International Rivers, alongside many incredible partners in #Peru and beyond, have supported the Kukama Women's Federation, the case’s plaintiff, to protect this river and its communities from constant oil spills from the Norperuvian oil pipeline. In addition to giving rights and a voice to the river (through guardianship), the Mixed Court of the City of #Nauta ordered the Regional Government of #Loreto and the pipeline operator, Petroperu, to take specific measures to address the oil spills and help restore the health of the #Marañon. The landmark decision codifies a series of specific #rights for the river, including the right to exist, to flow, to exercise essential ecosystem functions, to be restored, to representation, and many others. Meanwhile, “Guardians of the Marañón River” will act on behalf of the River and its interests, having a seat at the table and being able to file legal and administrative actions and inform legislative, administrative, and executive decisions that could affect the Marañon River, directly or indirectly. The river will have a formal voice! “This historic decision is crucial for Peru and the international community that has closely followed the struggle of the Kukama people,” said Javier Ruiz, ELC Expert in Environmental Policy and Climate Change. “This groundbreaking decision vindicates the rights and culture of the Amazonian populations in Peru." While many deserve congratulations, foremost we want to highlight the Kukama Women's Federation (full name: Federation of Indigenous Kukama Kukamiria Women of the Marañón River). These frontline #guardians represent 28 Indigenous communities and have dedicated their lives to defending the ecosystems of which they are a part. We are honored to have played a part in their victory and to have provided legal expertise, including with a trip to Iquitos, Peru. This is just the beginning of a legal revolution to put Nature into the heart of the legal system. Congratulations to all! Press release: https://lnkd.in/gJF6mRdK Full decision: https://lnkd.in/gssxedjD International Rivers, WCS Perú, Radio Ucamara Nauta-Loreto-Perú, Radio La Voz de la Selva, IDL Instituto de Defensa Legal, Forum Solidaridad Perú, Ríos Limpios y Libres, Federation of Indigenous Kukama Kukamiria Women of the Marañón River, Fospa of Smapa, Vicariato Apostólico de Iquitos, Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) Great work Constanza Prieto Figelist, F. Javier Ruiz, Monti Aguirre & many others!

🏞️Earth Law Center is part of a group of organizations formed by International Rivers, ONG Defensa Ambiental, Fundación Manzana Verde, @malenleuburafting and @defensa_riberanorte_chigua, who are working together to promote the rights of the Biobío River 🌅The Declaration of Rights of  the Biobío River will be released soon, stay tuned for more information about the official launch event! #nature #rightsofnature #motherearth #climateaction #climatechange #naturelife #animalrights #rivers #biobioriver #climatecrisis #savetheplanet

Join us for an engaging discussion on "The Rights of Nature: The Rights of the Snake." Elizabeth Dunne, Director of Legal Advocacy at the Earth Law Center, will share her expertise on Earth Law and the development of Rights of Nature laws. Julian Matthews, Coordinator with Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment, will discuss his commitment to environmental protection. 💚 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/emN7ayBy #webinar #orcas #climatechange #nature #naturelife #snakeriver #environment #climateaction #rivers

🙏🏾 I am delighted and honored to join Purpose Disruptors' new Advisory Board. 🙌🏾 I look forward to rolling up my sleeves towards accelerating Purpose Disruptors' work in driving the advertising industry's climate transition - helping agencies and brands reshape their advertising output and adopt #regenerative business models fit for a #sustainable #future. 🤲🏽 It is a privilege to join this group of distinguished experts and climate leaders. Together, we're looking forward to building a regenerative future for the advertising and marketing industry and for us all to play a key and meaningful role in bringing that future forward for business and society. 👏🏾 Exciting times ahead! Robert McFaul, Lisa Merrick-Lawless, Jonathan Wise, Anna Lungley, Ben Essen, Caroline Davison, Hugh Baillie , Kate Waters, Lisa Aoyama, Marco Rimini, Dr Orit Gal, Paul Rowlinson MSc, Tim Pritchard, Xavier Rees. #climatetransition #advertising #ClimateAction #Advertising

The George Washington University Law School, Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights, and Earth Law Center are pleased to invite you to their webinar “The Rights of Nature and the triple planetary crisis: Lessons learned from Ecuador.” An expert panel will review the global context of the Rights of Nature, review the lessons learned from Ecuador, and assess the importance of the Nangaritza Forest case selected by the Constitutional Court for review and ruling. The webinar will be delivered in Spanish and English. Join us on July 17 at 9 am Ecuador / 10 am EST time. Please register here: https://lnkd.in/eRffNjep Join us! La Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de George Washington , el Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights y Earth Law Center tienen el placer de invitarlos a su webinar “Los Derechos de la Naturaleza y la triple crisis planetaria: Lecciones aprendidas desde Ecuador.” Un panel experto revisará el contexto global de los Derechos de la Naturaleza, las lecciones aprendidas desde Ecuador y hablará de la importancia del caso del Bosque Nangaritza seleccionado por la Corte Constitucional para su revisión y fallo. El webinar se desarrollará en un Español e Inglés. Acompáñanos este 17 de Julio a las 9 am de Ecuador/ 10 am Est time. Regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/eRffNjep ¡Te esperamos! The George Washington University #rightsofnature #naturelife #nature #climatecrisis #climateaction #earthlaw #gwlaw #webinar #naturerights #animalrights #climatechange

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¨Whilst not a binding international treaty, the Polynesian call to grant personhood to whales is sparking conversations around utilizing Indigenous knowledge to protect whales and combat anthropogenic climate change.¨ Check out the full blogpost on our website! 🌱 #ProtectOurOcean #WorldOceanDay #oceans #GlobalSolidarity #plasticpollutes #breakfreefromplastic #INC4 #PlasticsTreaty #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #UnitedNations #PlasticPollution #microplastic #RefuseSingleUsePlastic #BeatPlasticPollution #Plastic #EnvironmentalJustice #PlasticNews #ClimateCrisis #whales

I had a wonderful conversation with Alexandra Pimor 🌻🌍, the Director of Nature Governance Agency (NGA) at the Earth Law Center, about Onboarding Nature to Businesses at our Life-Centered Design School community gathering last week. 🌱 We learned so much, including: - The sacred relationship with nature in Alexandra’s motherland, Madagascar. - Different definitions of nature using Nielson’s Nature of Nature framework. - How we perpetuate a paradigm of separation when we define nature as an external entity. - That businesses and organizations are living organisms, created by humans—who are also living organisms on Earth. - The root of organizational change and nature-conscious governance is individual. We can plant seeds in individuals to inspire them to bring nature on board. - Family-owned businesses may be more open to exploring nature-conscious governance because they are more likely to think about future generations and their legacy. - Onboarding Nature into business can take unique forms, with different representation approaches for the Voice of Nature, such as the guardianship model (speaking for nature) and the agential model (speaking as nature). - Not to underestimate the power of our vision. Thank you Alexandra Pimor 🌻🌍 for this captivating conversation and dear Life-Centered Design School community for your presence! Maira Reif Alline Goulart Jeroen Spoelstra Marcela Xirinachs Catherine Bianca Lima Wakim Sophie Sandham Debora Gomes Ewelina Schraven Alice Donferri Mitelli Useful Links: 📌 Nature Governance - https://lnkd.in/eUTSwAkz 📌 Onboarding Nature Toolkit - https://lnkd.in/ezVBJG8E 📌 Nature Governance Agency (NGA), B Lab Benelux (BLB), B Lab and Nyenrode Business University Business 📌 Earth Law Center - https://lnkd.in/exR346ZM

📑Earth Law Center en su rol de organización experta en materia de Derechos de la Naturaleza mantiene un compromiso constante por la inclusión de estos derechos en sentencias judiciales alrededor del mundo, utilizando los escritos de Amicus Curiae como herramienta para transmitir su importancia a jueces y juezas 🔁Consulta en nuestra bio las sentencias de estos importantes casos en el ámbito de los Derechos de la Naturaleza 🤝Sí deseas consultar sobre la posibilidad de que ELC apoye tu caso con un escrito de amigos de la Corte, escríbenos a [email protected] #RiosConDerechos #MarañonUnSerVivo #InternationalRivers #peru #derechos #medioambiente #planeta #derechos #naturaleza #madrenaturaleza #riomarañon #amazonas #amazona #amazonia #kukama #rios

Join us at The Center for Architecture in NYC from 10am to 12pm to kick off your climate week! Featuring remarks from playwright and author Anson Laytner. Details on actors to follow. 💙 #nyc #climateweek #thecenterforarchitecture #climateaction #nature #climatecrisis #newyork #invite #animalrights #animals #naturelife #naturelovers #nature