Earth Law Center Blog
Earth Law Center Advances Ocean Rights
Ocean Rights Manager at ELC Michelle Bender discusses Ocean Rights and the heart of the Earth Law approach.
How Earth Law Can Help Wildlife Corridors
In our increasingly urban world, wildlife corridors allowing free, safe movement for life are more important than ever.
Earth Law Communication Tips
Helen George discusses effective writing and communication techniques for Earth Law advocates.
Is the Green New Deal a Good Deal?
How does Earth Law and Rights of Nature fit into the new environmental plan from U.S. Democrats?
Earth Law Makes Economic Sense
Nature and the world’s economies are intertwined. Giving nature rights will benefit us materially as well as environmentally.
Costa Rica: paving the way for Rights of Nature?
Costa Rica is a model for conservation and green political action. Is Earth Law the next step?
Earth Law working to protect oceans in Brazil
The Earth Law framework for marine protected areas comes to Fernando de Noronha Archipelago in Brazil.
Earth Law for the Nelson Mandela Community Garden
Earth Law Center has submitted the first Amicus Brief in New York state to support rights of nature and protect the Nelson Mandela Community Garden.
Rights Recognition for the Caroni River in Trinidad and Tobago
Using Earth Law to protect the Caroni River and the environmental problems affecting Trinidad and Tobago.
Volunteers power Earth Law
Learn about the power of volunteering and some of the people that help shape Earth Law Center.
Rights for Doljanka River in the Blue Heart of Europe
The fight for nature’s rights in the Balkans and why we need to save the Blue Heart of Europe.
The Indonesian Rainforest needs Earth Law to combat Palm Oil production
How Earth Law can help protect Indonesia’s forests from the Palm Oil industry.
Securing Rights for the Ein Lavan Natural Spring
Protecting a natural spring from urban development, and discussing its significance to people and nature.
Call and Response: Letting Diverse Languages Have Their Turn to Speak
Understanding the power and importance of language for the people, cultures, and movements like Earth Law that make up our planet.
A cool enough future
Miklós Antal, an ecological economist, discusses how human consumption is affecting Earth’s future.
Philippines Establishes Guardians for Marine Mammals
Rights of Nature has taken root in the Philippines. ELC and Philippines Earth Justice Center are exploring how to advance the movement and incorporate the Earth Law Framework for Marine Protected Areas.
Rights for the Saint Lawrence River
ELC speaks with the leaders of Centre Juridique International des Droits de la Nature about their initiative seeking rights recognition for the St. Lawrence River.
How Earth Law Supports Animal Rights
The case for animal rights, the evolution of the legal movement, and how Earth Law embraces a worldview that values and protects all species.
Daylighting La Bievre River in Paris, France
ELC is working with Notres Affaires a Tous to uncover and restore La Bievre River in France, as well as seek rights recognition for this urban river.
Rights for Seneca Lake
Earth Law Center leaders discuss the social and environmental history of Seneca Lake, and how establishing rights for the lake can restore its ecosystems.