Erin Ryan argues that environmental law is uniquely prone to federalism discord because it inevitably confronts the core question with which federalism grapples—who gets to decide?—in contexts where state and federal claims to power are simultaneously at their strongest.
Cindy Sturm looks at differences in climate-related policymaking Münster and Dresden.
Jens Kersten outlines the five possible ways of framing Nature that currently exist within our legal system.
Berros describes some of the first cases in which Rights of Nature was directly referenced in the courts of Ecuador.
Kalantzakos describes how flawed policy decisions damaged Greece’s Archeloos river, and how Rights of Nature could have mitigated the damage.
Brara relates a story of contemporary India in the process of transition, where legal approaches to Nature are changing.
Mariqueo-Russell highlights the mutually supportive relationship between Rights of Nature and the Precautionary Principal.
The authors of this volume explore the potential value and challenges of the Rights of Nature concept by examining legal theory, politics, and recent case studies.
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Environment and Citizenship in Latin America reveals the strong connections between environmentalism, citizenship, national identity, political participation and resources in Latin America.
