Navigating Power Relations in Rights of Nature

Key Points

• Rights of nature shift power dynamics among social groups, altering how individuals relate to land and resources.
• Legal power is redefined, urging a rethinking of conservation models to prevent exclusion and dispossession.
• Institutionalizing rights requires an understanding of power differentials within communities to ensure equity.
• Highlights the potential risks of replicating neo-colonial models under the guise of conservation efforts.

Abstract