earthlaws, Author at Australian Earth Laws Alliance

Nov 30 2022

Push to give our natural world the legal right to thrive

by Mornington Peninsula Magazine

When recently elected Deputy Mayor Debra Mar was a Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor, she noticed a rising anxiety in people as she listened to her community, particularly around the impact of development and fragmentation of native

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Nov 23 2022

This movement wants to make harming the planet an international crime

The Stop Ecocide campaign aims to criminalize destroying the environment – and save our collective home in the process.

Growing up, UK environmental activist Jojo Mehta always had a deep reverence for nature. It’s something her parents instilled in her …

Oct 21 2021

News and Events Update – 21 October 2021

Read AELA's new-look News and Events Update here…

Mar 19 2021

What is the Declaration on the Rights of the Moon?

ABC Radio National / By Jackie Dent for Late Night Live

As a new space race kicks off, more countries and businesses are heading to the Moon and beyond.

A small group of space-thinkers and lawyers have raised concerns about …

Sep 19 2020

Event [Oct 1 & 2, 2020]: Rights of Nature and the Human Right to a Healthy Environment in Dialogue

Global Forum

October 1 & 2, 2020

This two-day Global Forum will feature experts from around the world – including Ecuador, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United States, and from tribal nations – discussing the interplay between the rights …

Aug 08 2020

Reimagining an Earth Centered Economy with Michelle Maloney

Have a listen to AELA's National Convenor, Dr Michelle Maloney, chat with "Post Growth Australia" podcast host Michael Bayliss, about Earth laws, Earth jurisprudence and Earth centred economies.

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Reimagining an Earth Centered Economy with Michelle Maloney

Have a listen to AELA's National Convenor, Dr Michelle Maloney, chat with "Post Growth Australia" podcast host Michael Bayliss, about Earth laws, Earth jurisprudence and Earth centred economies.

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Apr 16 2020

Video: Here are 4 countries that give the natural world the same rights as humans

From the World Economic Forum Facebook page

A positive story in the middle of lockdown:
Plaintiff: Humanity.
Defendant: The whole ecosystem.

Blue Mountains council resolves to integrate Rights of Nature into operations and planning

Blue Mountains City Council will investigate integrating the Rights of Nature into future operations and planning following a successful push by the mayor at the last council meeting.
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Mayor Mark Greenhill moved a mayoral minute on the issue at …

Nov 24 2019