Putting the rights of nature on the map. A quantitative analysis of rights of nature initiatives across the world

Alex Putzer, Tineke Lambooy, Ronald Jeurissen and Eunsu Kim

Journal of Maps, 2022, vol. 18, issue 1, 89-96

Abstract: The Rights of Nature (RoN) promote a new understanding of the human environment, where natural entities are conceived as subjects with intrinsic value independent of human interests. The implementation of this idea gained momentum in the United States in 2006. One decade and a half later, the idea has spread all over the world. Despite some efforts, a sophisticated geographical inventory of the movement is missing. Building on Kauffman (2020), we identified and analysed 409 initiatives in 39 countries, creating the most comprehensive database of RoN initiatives to date. We developed a taxonomy that may guide further research. We also present two detailed maps which can help policymakers, legislators, judges, researchers, and the public at large to evaluate and compare initiatives. The findings of this investigation directly help the UN Harmony with Nature Programme and have contributed to the launch of the Eco-Jurisprudence Monitor, an online database of RoN initiatives.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2022.2079432

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