Live Online Course with Thomas Linzey & Mari Margil
Oct 19 - Nov 9, 2023
Thursdays 11 am - 12:30 pm (PT)

Do you want to support and protect nature in your own community?

"The Rights of Nature: Drafting, Adopting, and Enforcing Rights of Nature Laws in Cities, Towns, and Counties" will provide attendees a full background on the emerging “rights of nature” movement in the United States and internationally; prepare them to engage in their own communities to develop, adopt, and enforce local rights of nature laws; and address frequently asked questions.

The course will also include an overview of how indigenous communities are adopting and enforcing rights of nature laws. We will feature guest presenters, including key organizers in Ecuador and tribal attorneys in the U.S.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• The Indigenous origins of rights of nature and its evolution into Western legal theory

• How to support the rights of nature in your community and elsewhere

• How to speak effectively about the concept of the rights of nature, including how to counter opposition arguments

• An in-depth understanding of rights of nature laws and court decisions around the world, including with tribal and first nations, Ecuador, Bolivia, India, Colombia, Brazil, Canada, Spain, and elsewhere

• How tribal rights of nature laws have succeeded in the United States

• Strategies for advancing rights of nature laws in your communities

This course will run from October 19 - November 9, 2023, with classes taking place on Thursdays from 11 am - 12:30 pm (PT). Classes will be held via Zoom, and recordings of each class will be available for anyone not able to attend.