"Our forebears endured and sacrificed so much to protect and conserve this island that we share. Our forebears endured and sacrificed so much to get us to this moment. There's an enormous moral obligation on us now to ensure we maintain their legacy. It's vital we adopt the Rights of Nature. "Chosain agus chaomhnaigh ár sinsir dúlra na tíre leis na cianta. Tá sé de dhualgas orainn a chinntiú nach loitfear í i rith ár seal anseo. Tá sé riachtanach go nglacfar le na Rights of Nature." (Manchán Magan, Writer/Broadcaster)
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A short film produced in collaboration with EJNI, Ravenhill Films, Newcastle University View here
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On 18th April 2024 the report of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action on the recommendations from the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity (2023) will be debated in Dáil Éireann. Both the Assembly and the Committee have called for a referendum on an amendment [or amendments] to incorporate the right to a healthy environment and the Rights of… Continue reading Upcoming parliamenary debate
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The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) warmly welcomes the recommendation from the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss that the constitution should be amended to better protect biodiversity. The IWT had asked in our submission that the rights of nature be enshrined in our Constitution as well as recognising the rights of people to a safe and… Continue reading Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
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Since the Committee on Environment and Climate Action meeting of 17th October where the rights of nature was explored in detail by its members, there has been a range of activity in this space in preparation for its decisions. Representatives from various organisations associated with this campaign have been engaging in constructive discussions with NGO members to table… Continue reading Blog Update 13/11/23
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Northern Ireland
On 18th April 2024 the report of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action on the recommendations from the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity (2023) will be debated in Dáil Éireann. Both the Assembly and the Committee have called for a referendum on an amendment [or amendments] to incorporate the right to a healthy environment and the Rights of… Continue reading Upcoming parliamenary debate
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The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) warmly welcomes the recommendation from the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss that the constitution should be amended to better protect biodiversity. The IWT had asked in our submission that the rights of nature be enshrined in our Constitution as well as recognising the rights of people to a safe and… Continue reading Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss
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Since the Committee on Environment and Climate Action meeting of 17th October where the rights of nature was explored in detail by its members, there has been a range of activity in this space in preparation for its decisions. Representatives from various organisations associated with this campaign have been engaging in constructive discussions with NGO members to table… Continue reading Blog Update 13/11/23
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Mari Margil, Executive Director, CDER Thomas Linzey, Senior Counsel, CDER Centre for Democratic and Environmental Rights
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