It’s time for a paradigm shift in our legal system.
It’s time for harmony with Nature.
It’s time for Earth law.
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Climate Week Events
Join us for events throughout the week, in person & livestream opportunities.
events
The Animals’ Lawsuit Against Humanity
Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, 10am-12pm
In-person + Livestream Viewing
Experience the premiere live reading of this new version of an ancient fable in which animals take humans to court for their poor treatment. This innovative performance highlights the work of the Earth Law Center and the broader Rights of Nature movement, advocating for the legal recognition of animals’ and Nature’s rights. Don’t miss this compelling blend of theater and activism that gives animals a voice on the stage—just as we work to give them a voice in court.
Produced by Purple Valley Media
www.purplevalleymedia.com
Earth Law Colloquium: Aligning our laws with Nature’s laws.
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
Join us for 1, 2, 3, 4 or all 5 of our expert panels exploring the roots, shoots, and flowers of the growing field of Earth law (also known as ecocentric law). In between the two sets of panels, experience thought-provoking artwork and immersive soundscapes in a guided deep ecology installation by Carinè Gibert of Grounded in Motion. When the afternoon is over, stay for food, drinks, and networking in an inspiring and collaborative setting with activists and professionals committed to advancing Earth law.
COLLOQUIUM PANELISTS & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Panel 1: A Global Survey of Earth Law Developments to Address the Climate Crisis
Cat Haas, Director of Eco Jurisprudence Monitor
Osprey Orielle Lake, Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International
Tony Zelle, General Counsel at Earth Law Center
Panel 2: Decolonizing the Law
Tom Goldtooth, Executive Director of Indigenous Environmental Network
Deep Ecology Installation curated by Carine Gibert of Grounded In Motion
A guided listening and reflective session, led by Carine Gibert of Grounded in Motion, to contemplate paradigm shifts in ecological consciousness that are difficult to measure and important to feel.
Panel 3: State-level Rights of Nature: Learning from the "Green Amendments”
Maya K Van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper and Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations
Kevin Schneider, Counsel at Earth Law Center
Panel 4: Rights of Nature Versus Dams
Constanza Prieto Figelist, Director of the Latin America Legal Program, Earth Law Center
Panel 5: Ecocentric Economics: Reimagining Institutions in Harmony with Nature
Austin Wade Smith, Executive Director of the Regen Foundation
Samantha Power, Co-founder and Director of the BioFi Project
The Nature Governance Agency team, Earth Law Center
"Networking for Nature" party
Food, drinks, and networking in an inspiring and collaborative setting with activists and professionals committed to advancing Earth law.
Special Thanks
Special Thanks
Žarko Kuvalja for the ELC x Climate Week NYC Illustrations
AIA New York | Center for Architecture for the generous donation of the event space on Monday, 9/23
Purple Valley Media for producing the Animals’ Lawsuit Against Humanity Event
Voice for Nature for co-sponsoring the Animals’ Lawsuit Against Humanity Event
Script writer and author, Anson Laytner for making the Animals’ Lawsuit Against Humanity possible
