Conversations with Mother Nature · Conversaciones con la Madre Naturaleza

Journey to the hidden beauty of the River Roding in London, where Lucy Gavaghan sits down with Paul Powlesland, a barrister, activist, and founder of Lawyers for Nature.

Against the backdrop of rushing water and towering reeds, Paul shares how his deep connection to this urban oasis inspires his fight for ecological justice. Discover how the UK Rights of Nature network is weaving together lawyers, poets, landowners, and everyday guardians of Nature to reimagine a world where rivers, forests, and ecosystems hold rights of their own. With heartfelt stories, innovative ideas, and a call to action, this episode will leave you inspired to see Nature not as a resource to be used but as a living entity to be respected and cherished.

This episode, recorded in Siena, Italy, in 2022, examines the role of faith and grassroots movements in the Philippines' Rights of Nature advocacy.

Yolanda Esguerra and Candy Hidalgo from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. share their experiences in spearheading national legislation to protect Nature's rights.

In 2022, GARN’s Asia-Pacific Hub was created as a dynamic platform uniting organizations, individuals, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing the Rights of Nature (RoN) movement in the region.

In this episode, recorded in Siena, Italy in 2022, Dr. Mika Peck from the University of Sussex discusses paraecology, a field he describes as the paramedic response to biodiversity and climate crises. He shares stories of how community action and scientific knowledge are coming together to protect ecosystems.

Craig Kauffman and Alessandro Pelizzon introduce us to the Eco-Jurisprudence Monitor, an innovative project that compiles global ecological jurisprudence into an interactive online platform. This episode, recorded in Siena, Italy in 2022, highlights how this tool is empowering activists, lawyers, and policymakers to take action for environmental justice.

In this episode, recorded in 2022, we explore the intersection of the Global Tapestry of Alternatives and the Rights of Nature Tribunals. Ashish Kothari, an Indian environmentalist, and Francesco Martone, an activist and jurist, discuss how these initiatives are driving systemic change and fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.

Recorded in Siena, Italy, in 2022, this episode dives into the landmark recognition of the Rights of Nature in Mar Menor, Spain. Eduardo Salazar and Teresa Vicente discuss the challenges and successes of this movement, which culminated in the historic Law 19/2022, granting legal rights to Mar Menor.

This episode discusses the need to prioritize harmony with Nature over economic growth. Cormac Cullinan, an environmental lawyer, and Felicio Pontes, a Brazilian prosecutor, explore how the Rights of Nature can offer a new path forward in addressing ecological and social injustices.

Dive into the paradigm shift from human-centered thinking (anthropocentrism) to life-centered thinking (biocentrism)and its implications for the Rights of Nature in this thought-provoking episode.

Experts Miriam Lang and Carlos Larrea examine the historical roots of anthropocentrism, the environmental consequences of the Anthropocene, and how life-centered values can lead to a more sustainable coexistence with Nature. Discover how concepts like Buen Vivir and planetary boundaries are essential to addressing the climate crisis we face today.

This episode explores how Indigenous knowledge and practices are integral to the Rights of Nature.

Casey Camp Horinek, of the Ponca Nation and chair of GARN's Indigenous Council, and Tom Goldtooth, Executive Director of the Indigenous Environmental Network, discuss the vital role of Indigenous perspectives in fostering a harmonious relationship with Mother Earth.

In this introductory episode, recorded in 2022, we discuss the Rights of Nature, a movement that recognizes ecosystems—including trees, oceans, animals, and mountains—as having inherent rights.

Natalia Greene, a member of GARN's Executive Committee, and Marie Toussaint, a French Member of the European Parliament, share the origins, evolution, and future prospects of this transformative global initiative.

En el Episodio 0 de "Conversaciones con la Madre Naturaleza", exploramos un momento trascendental en la historia ambiental: ¡Ecuador, el país que marcó la diferencia! (English below)⁣⁣ 

Acompáñanos mientras conversamos con destacados expertos y activistas que participaron en el hito histórico en el que Ecuador se convirtió en el primer país en el mundo en consagrar los Derechos de la Naturaleza en su Constitución. El economista Alberto Acosta, la bióloga y abogada Esperanza Martínez y la activista ambiental Natalia Greene exploran cómo Ecuador fue el precursor de esta visión legal y ética que reconoce los derechos inherentes de la Madre Tierra, y cómo esto ha influido en la protección y preservación de sus entornos naturales.

Además, conoceremos las claves de dos campañas de consultas públicas cruciales en Ecuador: "Quito sin minería" y "Sí al Yasuní", esfuerzos valientes para proteger a la Naturaleza de la explotación minera.

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In Episode 0 of Conversations with Mother Nature, we explore a key moment in environmental history: Ecuador, the country that made the difference. This episode is in Spanish, you can access the transcription in English here: https://bit.ly/456NsM7.

Join us as we talk with leading experts and activists who participated in the historic milestone in which Ecuador became the first country in the world to enshrine the Rights of Nature in its Constitution. Economist Alberto Acosta, biologist and lawyer Esperanza Martínez, and environmental activist Natalia Greene explore how Ecuador was the forerunner of this legal and ethical vision that recognizes the inherent rights of Mother Earth, and how this has influenced the protection and preservation of its natural environments.

In addition, we will learn about the keys to two crucial public consultation campaigns in Ecuador: "Quito without mining" and "Yes to Yasuní", courageous efforts to protect Nature from mining exploitation.