Does Nature Have Rights? -
wild hope

Mon, Apr 21 4:30 P.M. NH World (11.3)

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, yet its wild spaces are among the most threatened. In 2008, the country became the first nation in the world to enshrine the "rights of nature" in its constitution-granting wild species their own legal rights to exist. Today, conservationists are putting that powerful tool to the test as they battle to save biodiversity hotspots.

Duration: 28 minutes and 16 seconds

Episode Number: 104

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Mon, Apr 21	4:30 P.M.	Does Nature Have Rights? NH World (11.3)

About Wild Hope:

At a time when news about the environment is filled with doom and people around the world feel increasingly fearful about the future, WILD HOPE is changing the narrative with surprising stories that show we can still change course.

This series of short films highlights the intrepid changemakers working to restore and protect our planet.

Each half-hour episode inspires audiences with stories of bold interventions, unexpected alliances, and nature's resilience.

Whether tapping oysters to clean New York City waters and prevent flooding or growing coffee to save Mozambican rainforests, the series reveals how local action can spark powerful change and provides a refreshing dose of hope in an increasingly cynical world.

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