#legal-personhood

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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Granting Rights to Animals Doesn't Undermine Human Rights

Animals can receive legal rights and personhood through a species-membership approach without undermining human equality or rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If the reef had a voice, it would sing': could legal personhood help the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef faces severe ecological decline, prompting discussions about granting it legal personhood for protection.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Could giving this pod of dolphins the same legal rights as humans help keep them safe?

Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins around Jeju face dangers from discarded fishing gear and boats.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

La Belle Vie: How French cities adapt to the climate future

Paris seeks to grant legal personhood to the River Seine for ecological protection, reflecting hope in a politically polarized landscape.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Paris seeks personhood status for River Seine

French authorities aim to grant the River Seine legal personhood to protect its ecosystem and allow it to defend its rights in court.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Initiative to 'protect every inch' of Thames

A new initiative aims to ensure the River Thames is protected and cared for by individuals and communities.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Indigenous river campaigner from Peru wins prestigious Goldman prize

Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari led a campaign that granted legal personhood to the Maranon River, marking a significant victory for Indigenous rights.
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