Summary
The 15th Local Tribunal for the Rights of Nature in Ecuador addresses the fight against Canadian mining in six territories: Las Naves, Kimsacocha, Warintza, Nabón, Fierro Urco, and Palo Quemado/Las Pampas. These cases highlight the violation of fragile ecosystems and the rights of affected communities. This tribunal is crucial for highlighting social and environmental impacts, demanding justice, and promoting the protection of biodiversity and water. It also strengthens community resilience and supports territorial sovereignty, creating precedents that inspire legal and social action in defense of the rights of nature.
The 15th Local Tribunal for the Rights of Nature in Ecuador is part of a global effort to defend ecosystems against mining. This tribunal shares objectives with the 6th International Tribunal for the Rights of Nature, which will convene in Toronto in February 2025 during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conference. Both tribunals highlight the impacts of Canadian mining and defend the Rights of Nature, strengthening an international movement demanding environmental justice and protection for affected communities.
Involved Organizations
Suggested Citation:
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Alex Putzer, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2025. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor.https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/15th-local-rights-of-nature-tribunal-on-canadian-mining-in-ecuador/.
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