Summary
On October 18, 2022 the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council of Australia passed a resolution to explore the concept of Rights of Nature as a foundational framework for Council strategies, plans and future actions. Councillor Debra Mar introduced the motion and cited the model set by the Blue Mountains City Council (BMCC) of Australia who adopted Rights of Nature as a policy and planning framework in 2021.
Local Councils do not have the power to create Rights of Nature laws, but using Rights of Nature frameworks will facilitate policies and planning that protect ecosystems and supports communities’ health and wellbeing.
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/mornington-peninsula-shire-council-of-australia-resolution-to-explore-rights-of-nature-frameworks/.
When using our data, please follow the FAIR and CARE Principles for data governance outlined in our Ethics Statement. We are doing our best to be correct in the information we provide, but if you notice any omission or inaccuracy, please report this to us immediately at info@ecojurisprudence.org so we can correct it.
Eco Jurisprudence Tracker is licensed under CC BY 4.0
