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...
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...
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...
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...
