Landmark ruling – Los Cedros

As reported in a number of leading new agencies (links below), on Wednesday the Constitutional Court of Ecuador ruled in favour of recognising the ‘Rights of Nature’ – protecting Los Cedros and other rainforests across the country.

An amazing result, well done to José and the whole team involved.

Monumental.

Selected news coverage:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/02/plan-to-mine-in-ecuador-forest-violate-rights-of-nature-court-rules-aoe

https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/ecuadors-highest-court-enforces-constitutional-rights-of-nature-to-safeguard-los-cedros-protected-forest-2021-12-02/

https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2021/12/01/rights-nature-victory-ecuador-los-cedros-case-constitutional-court-upholds

Ecuador’s High Court Affirms Constitutional Protections for the Rights of Nature in a Landmark Decision