The Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) is excited to launch Conversations with Mother Nature, a new podcast exploring the movement to recognize ecosystems as living entities with legal rights. Through in-depth discussions with leading advocates, policymakers, and experts, this series will illuminate how the Rights of Nature framework is reshaping environmental governance and our relationship with the natural world.
Episode 1: Rights of Nature 101
In our first episode, Rights of Nature 101, we lay the foundation for understanding this global movement. What does it mean to recognize the Rights of Nature? How did this idea emerge, and where is it headed?
Joining us for this discussion are two esteemed leaders in the field:
- Natalia Greene, GARN’s office director and a key advocate for the recognition of the Rights of Nature in Ecuador’s Constitution—the first in the world to enshrine such protections.
- Marie Toussaint, a French Member of the European Parliament and a strong voice in bringing ecological justice and the Rights of Nature to the forefront of European policy.
Together, they delve into the origins, evolution, and transformative potential of this movement. Their insights provide a powerful introduction for those new to the concept while also offering valuable perspectives for longtime advocates.
🎧 Listen to the episode: garn.org/conversations-with-mother-nature
📄 Transcript available in English and Spanish
Join us as we embark on this journey of reimagining humanity’s relationship with Nature. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes every month featuring inspiring voices from around the world!
