A Healthy Earth (Leaving Cert CASD): Flashcards

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The Rights of Nature
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Goal of Rights of Nature movement

Legal recognition of ecosystems as entities with rights

What traditional view does Rights of Nature challenge?

Nature as property/resources to be owned and used

Three fundamental rights for nature

Exist, flourish, and restore themselves

Legal obligation created for humans

Care for and protect ecosystems

First nation with rights of nature in constitution

Ecuador (2008)

Ecuador's term for nature in constitution

Pachamama (Mother Earth)

Indigenous concept in Ecuador's nature rights

Sumak Kawsay (living well in harmony with nature)

What NZ granted legal personhood to (2017)

Whanganui River (reflecting Māori beliefs)

Role of indigenous peoples in Rights of Nature

Pioneers, drawing from traditional worldviews

Main economic tension with Rights of Nature

Balancing rights with mining, agriculture, development

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