Green peer Natalie Bennett has introduced the Nature’s Rights Bill into Parliament. Its second reading took place today in the House of Lords; you can view Natalie’s speech here.
This bill was authored by Mumta Ito, founder of Nature’s Rights, and is based on the Integrated Rights Framework she originated and developed. It is designed to grant nature legal recognition for the first time in UK law, affording unprecedented protection to our remaining biospheres amid the ongoing threats of climate change and exploitation. Natalie described the bill in her speech today as a “green Magna Carta”, intended to support democracy as well as environmental conservation.
If you wish to express support for the bill, a template letter to your MP is available on Natalie’s website.
You can find out more about the Nature’s Rights campaign here.
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