Human (in) Nature Conference
This is an important and transformative opportunity for African changemakers! The Human (In) Nature Conference on 22 October 2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, represents a critical moment in reimagining our relationship with the natural world. This groundbreaking event brings together...
IUCN Motion 055: Recognition of the Rights of Antarctica
Standing behind Motion 055 is a call to recognize and defend the inherent rights of Antarctica, anchoring responsibility beyond resources and geopolitics. Adopting the motion will establish formal legal representation for Antarctica in forums where decisions impact the well-being of...
Our first meeting for the AIEW Book Initiative with Hub Members: A collaborative and community-centred start
On Friday, the GARN Africa Hub held its first meeting for the African Indigenous Ecological Wisdom (AIEW) Book initiative. The session was a true reflection of our collaborative and community-centered approach, bringing together voices from across Africa to shape this...
Historic breakthrough: Inter-American Court recognizes Rights of Nature as essential to address climate crisis
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has issued a groundbreaking advisory opinion that could reshape how we protect our planet’s future. On July 3, 2025, the Court emphasized “the importance of protecting the rights of nature in law to address...
National Conference in Kinshasa: Revitalizing Indigenous Knowledge to tackle climate change
The Africa Indigenous Women Organization – Central African Network (AIWO-CAN), in collaboration with Groupe Academia RDC, convened a National Conference in Kinshasa under the theme:🌱 “Revitalization of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Practices: Levers of Resilience in the face of climate...
GARN African Hub at the pre-COP30 Summit in Brazil this November
GARN African Hub is excited to participate in the 4-day Rights of Nature summit before COP30 in Belém, Brazil! As we celebrate 15 years of GARN’s transformative global movement, November 2025 promises to be a milestone moment for environmental justice...
GARN Founder Cormac Cullinan wins prestigious Shackleton Medal for the protection of the Antarctic continent
We’re thrilled to share that Cormac Cullinan, founder of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN), has been awarded the 2025 Shackleton Medal by the Royal Geographical Society in London! This prestigious award recognizes his groundbreaking work leading...
Rights of Nature Ghana Movement partners with community to promote tree planting and combat galamsey threats
Rights of Nature Ghana Movement (RONAG) recently led an inspiring tree planting and awareness workshop in Atatem, Adansi North, bringing together teachers, students, and residents to learn about the Rights of Nature framework while planting native trees in damaged areas....
River Ethiope moves closer to legal personhood recognition
River Ethiope is undergoing the process to become the first river in Africa granted legal personhood status, marking a groundbreaking moment for environmental protection on the continent. In 2019, the River Ethiope Trust Foundation (RETFON) and the Earth Law Center...
