Rights of Nature

Rights of nature is a legal and philosophical concept that grants natural entities—like rivers, forests, and ecosystems—their own legal rights. Instead of viewing nature merely as property to be used by humans, this perspective recognizes that these entities have intrinsic rights to exist, thrive, and evolve. This approach aims to protect the environment by allowing individuals, communities, or governments to advocate on behalf of nature in legal settings, promoting conservation and sustainability while acknowledging that all living beings and ecosystems have value beyond their utility to humans.