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Report: Conceptual Foundations for Rights of Nature Legislation

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May 19, 2026

Lawyers for Nature

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Today we are pleased to publish a new report titled “Realising Rights of Nature: Conceptual Foundations for Legislation” by Alex May. This new report seeks to map out the breadth and depth of what Rights of Nature legislation could cover, including the different elements which a legislative framework would need, the different dimensions of rights and subjecthood, the different legal effects and areas of law which could be included, alongside some possible legislative models. Much of this is relevant for anyone thinking about how best to implant Rights of Nature.

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The Potential of the COP26 Declaration on Forests and Land Use as a Nature-Based Solution to the Climate Crisis

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November 23, 2021

Claire Nevin

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The Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, the first major announcement of the COP26, commits 137 countries, including Brazil, China and Indonesia, to “halt and reverse” deforestation by 2030.

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Report from COP26 in Glasgow, 2021: A Tale of Two COPs

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November 17, 2021

Silvia Cesa-Bianchi

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Alex May

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While the “Blue Zone” at COP26 filled up with delegates to the UNFCCC talks, the streets of Glasgow were flooded by climate activists from all over the world.

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Request for Support in Representing Communities: Places for Everyone Examination in Public Hearings

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Marj Powner

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Save Greater Manchester’s Green Belt group (SGMGB) are seeking pro bono legal representation at the Places for Everyone (P4E) Examination in Public (EiP) Hearings.

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