Legal Planet
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Second, it stands out because of who is issuing the demand – namely, leaders of states, provinces, and communities who are at the frontlines of the climate, biodiversity, and economic crises that compound current high levels of deforestation. This call was especially timely as it fell on Indigenous Peoples’ Day for COP28.
Legal Planet
MARCH 2, 2022
In his new role as Project Director of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force , Jason will help direct a major sub-national coalition focused on reducing tropical deforestation and advancing inclusive, equitable, low-emissions development at jurisdiction scale.
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Academy of Natural Sciences
DECEMBER 27, 2021
On December 25 the world lost one of the great champions of conservation and a long-time friend and associate of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Tom Lovejoy. Later Tom became President of the Heinz Center, supporting wildlife and habitat conservation around the world. Dillon Ripley, who also had strong ties to the Academy.
Law Columbia
APRIL 22, 2021
In 2008, Ecuador became the first country in the world to formally recognize and implement the Rights of Nature, which Ecuadorians refer to as the Rights of Pachamama (Mother Earth). The Supreme Court declared that the Colombia Amazon accordingly was entitled to protection, conservation, maintenance and restoration.
HumanNature
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
In 2016, the Constitutional Court of Colombia decided that the Atrato River in Colombia’s northwest Department of Chocó is a recognized rights-holding subject, with specific rights to protection, conservation, maintenance, and restoration. Understanding this case will help further appreciate what could develop in Colorado.
Corp Watch
JANUARY 3, 2024
China: Melamine Scandal DW | September 22, 2008 As the milk scandal widens, Swiss food giant Nestle said it was "confident" that its products in China were safe. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily. Who's to blame? Media reports had suggested its products were laced with a chemical that killed four babies.
Corp Watch
JANUARY 3, 2024
China: Melamine Scandal DW | September 22, 2008 As the milk scandal widens, Swiss food giant Nestle said it was "confident" that its products in China were safe. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily. Who's to blame? Media reports had suggested its products were laced with a chemical that killed four babies.
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