In 2017, the Whanganui River in New Zealand became the first river granted legal personhood. The concept of granting legal personhood to rivers is based on the idea that ecosystems have intrinsic value and should be protected from exploitation and environmental degradation.
This approach recognizes the inherent rights of natural entities to exist, flourish and regenerate.
Is this just symbolism, or can it drive an enduring shift in values?
Debbie is a wildlife artist, story-teller, and occasional service speaker at our Fellowship.
She and her husband Bob have been members since their 2009 arrival on Vancouver Island.
They enjoy being members of this joy-full community, and camping in the Enchanted Rainforest.
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