The factory of Gardanne (Bouches du Rhône), is producing alumina or aluminum oxide, a material used to make electronic components, ceramics, and refractory material. This activity emits toxic waste full of heavy metals and heightened radioactivity, causing the famous “red mud” in Marseille, and it has been happening with state authorization since 1967. Moreover, throughContinue Reading Red mud pollution in Marseille: Fifth and final case of European Rights of Nature Tribunal
Hydropower dams damaging the Balkan rivers: Fourth case hearing of European Rights of Nature Tribunal
The Balkan Rivers are a huge hotspot for biodiversity, but they are being threatened by the construction of 3,500 small hydropower dams, resulting in the mass destruction of ecosystems and watercourses, and thus, of several unique species. Experts have deemed this as enormous ecocide, and it’s happening now. Ecocide in Balkan Rivers hearing Download theContinue Reading Hydropower dams damaging the Balkan rivers: Fourth case hearing of European Rights of Nature Tribunal
Third case of the European Tribunal in Defense of Aquatic Ecosystems: Lake Vättern Case
The Tribunal will hear and try five critical aquatic ecosystem cases brought by frontline, impacted communities, and experts from across Europe. This third case in the series is focusing on Lake Vättern. Lake Vättern is the second largest lake in Sweden. It provides drinking water for more than 250.000 people, a number that may increase substantially inContinue Reading Third case of the European Tribunal in Defense of Aquatic Ecosystems: Lake Vättern Case
European Tribunal in Defense of Aquatic Ecosystems: French Guiana Case
The European Tribunal in Defense of Aquatic Ecosystems presents its second case: Rights for French Guiana, on Saturday, February 27th, 5 pm Paris time. This second case in the series is focusing on French Guiana. For more than 30 years, illegal gold mining has severely hit the French Guiana region. This activity is devastating theContinue Reading European Tribunal in Defense of Aquatic Ecosystems: French Guiana Case
First audience of the Tribunal in Defense of Aquatic Ecosystems: Rights for la Mer de Glace
The first hearing of the European Tribunal for Aquatic Ecosystems will take place on January 30th 2021 at 5 pm. To inaugurate this citizen tribunal organised by the European Network of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN), Notre Affaire à Tous will defend the Mer de Glace case, alongside the Mountain WildernessContinue Reading First audience of the Tribunal in Defense of Aquatic Ecosystems: Rights for la Mer de Glace
The Ecuadorian Court eliminates gas flaring in oil industry
Excellent news for the consolidation of the Rights of Nature in Ecuador: this morning, the judges of the Court of Sucumbíos have ruled in favor of the nine girls from the Amazon, plaintiffs in the Action for Protection, which has been filed with the aim of eliminating gas flaring in the oil industry. This rulingContinue Reading The Ecuadorian Court eliminates gas flaring in oil industry
DEFEND NONHLE AND ALL DEFENDERS OF MOTHER EARTH!
The Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (“GARN”) stands in solidarity with Nonhle Mbuthuma, whose life is under threat for defending her community and Mother Earth against mining and a toll road. Nonhle is a director of the Wild Law Institute (a member of GARN), a leading member of the Amadiba Crisis Committee (“ACC”) andContinue Reading DEFEND NONHLE AND ALL DEFENDERS OF MOTHER EARTH!
TOWARDS AN EU CHARTER OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF NATURE!!!
The Rights of Nature movement is taking the world by storm. We hope to see many countries unite through this cause. Please check out the following link for more information about that is going on in RON related news in Europe! https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/publications-other-work/publications/towards-eu-charter-fundamental-rights-nature
Court decision on Llurimagua – Rights of Nature Case – Ecuador
“In a huge win for the environment, on Thursday 24 September a judge at the Cotacachi Court ruled that the Ministry of the Environment failed at its job of protecting species on the Llurimagua mining concession in northwestern Ecuador’s biodiverse cloud forests. The case has implications for mining companies operating throughout Ecuador,” says Rebekah Hayden, aContinue Reading Court decision on Llurimagua – Rights of Nature Case – Ecuador
Amicus Curiae for Los Cedros Natural Reserve in Ecuador
Los Cedros Natural Reserve has lived through a historic moment in time, with the appeal to Rights of Nature, which can be found in the Constitution of Ecuador. Earth Law Center, The Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and the Center for Biological Diversity presented an Amicus Curiae in favor of Los Cedros. IfContinue Reading Amicus Curiae for Los Cedros Natural Reserve in Ecuador