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The Rights of Nature — Can an Ecosystem Bear Legal Rights?

Law Columbia

According to the “Rights of Nature” doctrine, an ecosystem is entitled to legal personhood status and as such, has the right to defend itself in a court of law against harms, including environmental degradation caused by a specific development project or even by climate change.

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Policy News: May 9, 2022

ESA

You can access these at the links below: Video: Knowledge in Nature: How Nature Can Help Grow a Better Future Roundtable. Blog post: Accounting for Nature on Earth Day 2022. Nature Based Solutions: Compendium of Federal Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Communities, States, Tribes, and Territories.

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Policy News: April 25, 2022

ESA

White House Announces First National Nature Assessment. In an executive order made in honor of Earth Day, the White House announced the creation of a U.S. National Nature Assessment. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee : The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S.

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