Earth Law Center is building a global force of advocates for the rights of nature.  We work to ensure that laws of all governments recognize and protect nature’s inherent rights to exist, thrive and evolve. Through this work, we envision a future in which nature and humankind flourish together.

Initiatives include advocacy projects on behalf of particular ecosystems and species (with a particular focus on water), university educational programs, and action at the international level to halt continued "co-violations"​ of nature's rights and human rights.

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Grant Wilson

Irikefe V. Dafe

Yamila Cole

Joshua Novak

Freddie Young IV

Herman Greene

Elizabeth D.

Constanza Prieto Figelist

Thomas Berry

Rachelle Adam

Javier Ruiz

Heather Robertson

Kelsey Leonard

Elizabeth M. Dunne

Claudia Brindis

The Legal and Policy Team at Earth Law Center is responsible for developing and advocating for legal frameworks that recognize and protect the rights of nature. This team conducts legal research, drafts policy recommendations, and engages in advocacy projects focused on key ecosystems and species, particularly in relation to water rights. They collaborate with various stakeholders, including governmental bodies and educational institutions, to promote awareness and implementation of nature's rights on both national and international levels.

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