The River Guardians initiative, launched by the charity Friends of the Thames, seeks to protect the entire River Thames with community involvement and aims for it to gain personhood status in law. Chief executive Laura Reineke emphasizes the necessity of reconnecting communities to the river and tackling environmental threats, particularly biodiversity decline. Guardians will oversee tasks like water quality testing and invasive species tracking, contributing to a holistic environmental approach. The initiative mimics New Zealand's successful legal recognition of ecosystems, promoting legal rights for nature and fostering ecological stewardship.
The River Guardians initiative, led by Friends of the Thames, aims to ensure that every stretch of the river is protected and cared for by communities.
We want to create a system where the River Thames has personhood status in law, providing equal legal rights and encouraging a stronger connection between communities and nature.
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