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The Universal Declaration Of The Rights Of Mother Earth
Imagine if there was a United Natures of all species! Bolivia was the first country to pass a resolution which put the issue of Mother Earth rights as an item on the UN agenda. The Framework Law on Mother Earth and Integral Development for Living Well, in effect since Oct. 15, 2012, outlines principles for making a shift from classic development models to an integral model “in harmony and balance with nature, recovering and strengthening local and ancestral knowledge and wisdom.” (1)
Bolivia’s proposal for Rights for Mother Earth is therefore about tackling these fundamental underlying issues. For centuries indigenous communities have warned that if human communities are to remain part of the Earth community they must behave as respectful members. We call our planet Pachamama, Mother Earth, because we know we cannot live without her. This understanding is supported not only by ancient spiritual traditions but also by contemporary science which continues to reveals the complex interdependence of life on earth. These perspectives are coming together in what is known as “Earth jurisprudence.”
Source: http://philosophers-stone.co.uk/wordpress/2014/08/the-universal-declaration-of-the-rights-of-mother-earth/
