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New Report from Earth Law Center Advocates for Ocean Justice in Global Plastics Treaty
Date: February 9, 2024
Location: New York, NY
Today, Earth Law Center (ELC) released a groundbreaking report: “Advancing Ocean Justice in the Global Plastics Treaty.”
Panama's Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Nature, Declares Country's Largest Copper Mine Unconstitutional
Date: November 29, 2023
Location: Panama City, Panama
Panama’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Cobré Panamá copper mine unconstitutional, following weeks of nationwide protests.
House of Representatives of Rhode Island Supports Recognizing the Rights of Natural Communities and Ecosystems in the Ocean State
Date: May 16, 2023
Location: Providence, RI
Panama’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Cobré Panamá copper mine unconstitutional, following weeks of nationwide protests.
The Rights of Nature Movement Continues to Grow in the Pacific Northwest
Date: March 9, 2023
Location: Des Moines, WA
The Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Des Moines, signed a Proclamation describing the City of Des Moines support for action by local, state, federal and tribal governments that secure and effectuate the inherent rights of the Southern Resident Orcas.
Panama Passes National Law Recognizing Rights of Sea Turtles
Date: March 14, 2023
Location: Panama City, Panama
Laurentino Cortizo, President of Panama, signed a national law that promotes the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles and their Habitats.
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