Pachamama’s team on the ground in Ecuador invited lawyers from the US-based Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund and together they garnered support in the National Assembly for the revolutionary idea of making nature a subject of rights. Indigenous peoples, of course, historically lived within this context and they were strong backers of the now approved proposal. This bold move makes Ecuador the first country in the world to take such an important step toward guaranteeing the well being of its natural ecosystems, and many countries in the region are exploring ways to follow suit. To learn more, click here...
