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wetlands

There are challenges when granting legal status to entities such as the Ganges. : Ryan via Flickr CCBY2.0

Viewing nature as a commodity has long been the norm but giving it legal rights may force a change of outlook across the world.

Rights of nature

Reframing the law to recognise nature’s value

Viewing nature as a commodity has long been the norm but giving it legal rights may force a change of outlook across the world.

Environment
The recognition of Mother Earth as a legal person could well invite lawsuits when a cyclone or flood cannot easily be attributed to anthropogenic climate change. : ADRA India CC BY-ND 2.0

The recognition of natural entities as living persons has generated awareness but its contribution to their legal protection remains uncertain.

Rights of nature

Could we sue Mother Earth for storm damage?

The recognition of natural entities as living persons has generated awareness but its contribution to their legal protection remains uncertain.

Environment
Good, clean, deep water is becoming less accessible in many remote parts of the Northern Territory. : Stephen Michael Barnett via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/26768348@N00/3496348621) CC BY 2.0

Building resilience by sharing Indigenous knowledge on climate change strategies can benefit all Australians.

Indigenous lessons

Connection to Country has role in climate adaptation

Building resilience by sharing Indigenous knowledge on climate change strategies can benefit all Australians.

Environment