We must think about our history- the Revolutionaries were proposing an alternative to being a colony of England, abolitionists were fighting for an alternative to…
Grant’s Fight is Our Fight
As we head into the new year, please join us in continuing to stand with Grant Township. And let’s not only support them with words…
Do No Harm: Protecting the Rights of Mangroves in Ecuador From Injury
Mangroves, according to the Ramsar definition, are considered wetlands - an area that CELDF is also helping to evolve coming out of the Declaration of the Rights of…
The rights of nature movement cannot be stopped
By Pamela Haines September 27, 2022 From the Navajo Nation to a small town in Pennsylvania to Ecuador, then across the world, the idea of enshrining…
CELDF’s Proposed Rights of Nature Principles
A new system of law based on respect for Nature and the obligations we share as collaborators with life-supporting ecosystems must be institutionalized, recognizing Nature…
Unveiling Rights of Nature Artwork and Logo
We want to begin this next chapter of the Nature Leads Series by unveiling CELF's beautiful new Rights of Nature artwork and logo designed by…
Press Release: Grant Township Charter Struck Down by Commonwealth Court
While unjust, the ruling from the Commonwealth Court is not unexpected. Courts have routinely ruled against communities and the environment in favor of harmful corporate…
Suggested Reading – English Translation & Webinar of the Landmark Decision in Ecuador to Protect Los Cedros Forest over Mining Profits
This is a landmark decision because it is not only explicit in the language of upholding the Rights of Nature, but it demonstrates what it looks…
We are pleased to announce the program for the upcoming International Society of Public Law 2022 Online ICON•S Conference!
Dismantling the US Property Doctrine in the Name of Planet and People | JULY 5 | 9:15 PM (European Time Zone) CELDF’s Kai Huschke will be presenting…
DAMAGES Podcast: The Backlash
Episode Description In 2019, after a decade-long campaign, voters in Toledo Ohio voted to approve the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, effectively giving the lake…
Podcast with GrassRoot Ohio: Death by Democracy- Episode 2 – w/ Tish O’Dell
Carolyn Harding with Tish O’Dell, a powerful voice for justice in Ohio, the US, and Globally. Tish has been a Community Organizer for CELDF (Community…
“New Normal” Needs a New Constitutional Amendment
"New Normal" Needs a New Constitutional Amendment discussion from the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference PIELC.
Andrea Bowers: Can the world mend in this body?
The Lake Erie Bill of Rights and CELDF are influencing Bower's work on Rights of Nature.
Press Release: NYS Assemblyman Patrick Burke Introduces Great Lakes Bill of Rights
The bill paves the way for litigation against polluters on behalf of the ecosystem NYS Assemblymember Patrick B. Burke Office Contact: Brendan Keany, Communications Director…
Change That Matters by Jim Hightower | Creators Syndicate
Jim Hightower mentions CELDF in his publication on the growing Rights of Nature movement and the importance of protecting the health and survivability of ecosystems…
Thacker Pass Statement
We are firm in our support of human and civil rights for all people, including the transgender community, without exception.
CELDF Publication – Death by Democracy
Protecting Water and Life: Frontline Stories from Ohioans fighting corporate and state power This book features frontline stories from a movement fighting corporate and state…
Donegal County Council votes unanimously to adopt Rights of Nature
In December, the Donegal County Council in Ireland voted unanimously to adopt the Rights of Nature as “an important statement of intention that imbeds the…
Historic Rights of Nature Victory in Ecuador
The plaintiffs were able to introduce scientific studies that supported their claims that current government regulations would harm the forest ecosystem and sacred species.
Metallic Mining and Freedom from Toxic Trespass
The Virginia Community Rights Network has finalized text for an Ordinance Requiring an Assessment of the Compatibility of Metallic Mining with the Right to Freedom…
New Hampshire Municipal Outreach Campaign
As a means to gain feedback from local elected officials, the NHCRN launched a municipal outreach campaign this September.
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