Kathmandu, Nepal, March 20, 2025 - The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and its World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) are organizing a thought-provoking webinar titled “Ocean Rights – The Next Frontier for Rights of Nature?”. The session will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CET).
The webinar will delve into the concept of granting legal rights to oceans, a critical topic in environmental law and sustainability. This initiative seeks to redefine marine governance by introducing ecocentric principles into the existing legal frameworks. Panelists will discuss the implications of such a paradigm shift, examining the subject from both international and domestic legal perspectives.
The esteemed speakers for the event include:
Dr. Philippe Cullet, Chair of the IUCN WCEL Rights of Nature Task Force and a professor at SOAS University of London.
Michelle Bender, Legal Counsel at Ocean Vision Legal and a member of the IUCN WCEL Rights of Nature Task Force.
Hugo Echeverría, an Attorney at Law with a doctorate in jurisprudence and a member of the IUCN WCEL Rights of Nature Task Force.
This webinar offers a unique platform for professionals, academics, and environmental advocates to explore innovative approaches to marine conservation and governance.
Interested participants can register for the webinar through the following link: Register Here
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-FetliGHS6yKsDXLb5biXw
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