Category Archives: Earth Jurisprudence

Story of Earth Jurisprudence

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Web Site Editor

A very informative chronology of the development of the idea of Earth Jurisprudence, from its deep roots in time immemorial to today. It begins: The following milestones chart the evolution of Earth Jurisprudence or Earth Law, which recognises the Earth … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica Recognizes Legal Standing for Ecosystems

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Web Site Editor

By Global Alliance Friday, April 12th, 2013 Legalizing Sustainability? Santa Monica Recognizes Rights of Nature 11th April, 2013 – Posted by Shannon Biggs Reprinted from Global Exchange Media Release First-in-California law seeks to make sustainability legal On April 9, the … Continue reading →

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A Historic Week for Indigenous Rights – Will It Stand?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Web Site Editor

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 by Bill Twist, Pachamama Alliance Because you are our valued partner in creating a just, thriving, sustainable world, I had to write to you today with some big news out of Ecuador. This past Wednesday (July … Continue reading →

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STATEMENT OF COMMON AFRICAN CUSTOMARY LAWS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SACRED SITES

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Web Site Editor

Link to pdf: www.africanbiodiversity.org/system/files/images/Statement%20of%20custodians%20Final.pdf Text here below. STATEMENT OF COMMON AFRICAN CUSTOMARY LAWS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SACRED SITES 28 April 2012 Nanyuki Custodian Meeting, Kenya We, custodians of Sacred Sites from four African countries, are working together to revive … Continue reading →

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Rio+20 and Custodians of Sacred Natural Sites

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Web Site Editor

Dear all You may remember that ‘The Future We Want’ was the theme of the Rio +20 Summit. Disappointedly the majority of world leaders decided that our future lies on the continued commodificatiion of Nature as an economic service for … Continue reading →

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Barry University Publishes Inaugural Issue of Earth Jurisprudence & Environmental Justice Journal

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Web Site Editor

For immediate release – September 21, 2011 Contact: Traci Timmons Phone (786) 271-3113 t.traci@ymail.com Barry University Publishes Inaugural Issue of Earth Jurisprudence & Environmental Justice Journal Student-edited journal is first of its kind with a commitment to an Earth-based approach … Continue reading →

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We fail to respect nature’s rights at our own peril, new global report warns

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Allysyn

From Carine Nadal Earth Jurisprudence Resource Centre Coordinator and legal researcher The Gaia Foundation 6 Heathgate Place Agincourt Road London NW3 2NU United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 74280053 Fax: +44 20 74280056 http://www.gaiafoundation.org Dear All, Good news to share – … Continue reading →

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Earth Jurisprudence Overview

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Web Site Editor

To begin the conversation, here are four organizations that focus on Earth Jurisprudence.     Center for Earth Jurisprudence, Patricia Siemen, O.P., Executive Director http://earthjuris.org/ Offices are in South and Central Florida, USA. The mission of the Center for Earth … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between an Environmentalist and a Cosmologist…

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Web Site Editor

Tonight, after Brian Swimme's talk and the wine and cheese reception at the opening of the conference "Teilhard for a New Generation" at Santa Clara University, Dr. Linda Gibler and I got to talking. These pearls fell from her lips: … Continue reading →

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