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Rights of nature

Like human rights, these are conceived of as inherent, inalienable rights

That arise from the mere existence of the rights holder. This means that every being or aspect of Nature (including people) must, at a minimum, have the right to exist.

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Self-Determination

A system of democratic
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People aim to live well by contributing to the integrity and health of the ecological communities within which they live, and in which local communities have the right to decide how to do so.

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Earth Jurisprudence

A legal philosophy that prioritises the health of the whole Earth Community

Imposes legal duties on humans to respect the legal rights of all members of that community to participate in maintaining its integrity, functioning, health and evolution.

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Declaration for Antarctica Rights

We are part of a movement to recognise Antarctica, and its associated and dependent communities, as an autonomous, rights-bearing community.

December 1, 2023

Biodiversity Law Centre

GARN African Hub

Harmonious Co-existence within Nature

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News Stories

The Wild Law Institute is dedicated to pioneering laws and practices that ensure that people take responsibility for enhancing the health and vitality of Earth.

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Ecuadorians vote to halt oil drilling in biodiverse Amazonian national park

In a historic decision, Ecuadorians voted on Sunday to stop the oil drilling of the protected area within Yasuní National Park in the Amazon

August 23, 2023

Cormac Cullinan participates in online webinar on the Rights of Nature

On Wednesday 14 June, Cormac participated in the Daily Maverick's "should nature have rights?" webinar

June 21, 2023

Job opportunity: Programme Manager

WildLI is seeking a new Programme Manager to start in 2023.

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RIGHTS OF NATURE

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Wild Law Institute - About Us

Watch our video about the Rights of Nature, Earth Jurisprudence, and how the Wild Law Institute is taking an active role in ensuring that we build ecologically sustainable and just societies.

Daily Maverick webinar - "Should Nature Have Rights?"

On Wednesday 14 June 2023, Cormac Cullinan participated in the Daily Maverick's webinar titled "should nature have rights?". The webinar was hosted by Our Burning Plant’s investigative journalist Don Pinnock, and also featured Amy P Wilson, co-founder and director of Animal Law Reform South Africa.

What would a world that applies Earth jurisprudence look like?

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About Us

Directors & Team

Our Movement

Advancing and defending

The rights of Nature worldwide

Rights of nature

Like human rights, these are conceived of as inherent, inalienable rights

Wild Earth
Self-Determination

A system of democratic
self-determination

Earth Jurisprudence

A legal philosophy that prioritises the health of the whole Earth Community