Rights of Nature

Seeking to protect and represent the natural world through the Rights of Nature

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Photo by George Potter
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'Rights of Nature' proposes that Nature, including ecosystems and species, should have legal rights and the ability to act in the legal system (via human representatives). This perspective is rooted in an ecocentric philosophy that acknowledges humans as one interconnected component of a vast ecological network, recognising the intrinsic value of the non-human world beyond just its utility to humans. Further, it fosters awareness that human health and wellbeing is entirely dependent upon the health and wellbeing of the rest of Nature.

Rights of Nature in Our Work


Rights of Nature underpins the work that we do:

  • It forms our basic orientation with regards to Nature and helps us to understand our place in the world.
  • It helps us conduct research on topics relating to the Rights of Nature and keeps us involved in advocacy to further the understanding and acceptance of Rights of Nature in the UK.
  • It emboldens us to offer support to groups, organisations, and campaigns looking to realise and defend the Rights of Nature.
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