https://www.ecowatch.com/aruba-nature-rights-constitution.html
"Aruba has drafted a constitutional amendment that would make it the second
country in the world to recognize that nature has inherent rights. The
amendment also affirms that people are entitled to a “clean, healthy and
sustainable environment,” reported
Inside Climate News.
The draft bill was announced by the country’s nature minister Ursell Arends
earlier this month. It would require the government to “take preventive
measures to protect against the negative consequences of climate change.”
If the amendment is approved, Aruba will be the second nation in the world
after Ecuador to recognize the rights of nature in its constitution. About 30
countries — including Uganda, Bolivia and Spain — have recognized the inherent
rights of particular species or ecosystems.
The public will be able to submit written comments through April 4, after which
time the draft of the bill will be sent to the country’s advisory council. The
government will have the opportunity to revise it before a final version is
sent to the legislature, where it must be approved by a two-thirds majority.
If the amendment passes, it will be the first time Aruba has altered its
constitution since 1986.
“By incorporating the Rights of Nature, possibly within Aruba’s Constitution,
it provides every citizen with the legal [basis] to be a voice for nature.
Rights of Nature can become an environmental justice tool for communities
unduly impacted by unsustainable practices and its cumulative impact on nature
as well as the general wellbeing of local inhabitants,” the United Nations
said. “If successful, the constitution will reflect changing social mores in
the increased protection of the local environment.”"
Via Susan ****
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
