Rights of Nature

 Frame

At a time when the recognition of the Rights of Nature is moving from theory to concrete implementation, this session will showcase successful national experiences where these principles have been integrated into legal and economic frameworks. Legislators, economists, governments and civil society actors will exchange on case studies, best practices and replicable models for embedding the Rights of Nature at the core of decision-making.

Beyond law and policy, the conference will also highlight the crucial role of informal education in shaping a non-anthropocentric relationship with Nature. Building a culture of respect and reciprocity is essential for a stable and harmonious economic system that functions in alignment with natural ecosystems.

Following the UN Ocean Conference in June 2025 in Nice, this year’s focus will include a central question: What Rights for the Ocean? A reminder that in Geneva, for every three breaths we take, one comes from forests and two from the ocean — a powerful illustration of the urgency to recognize and protect these living systems.

Participants will gain access to concrete examples, comparative insights and collaborative opportunities, contributing to the advancement of a global movement where the Rights of Nature become a foundation for resilience, justice and economic transformation.

Discussions among stakeholders in this meeting will take place both in the form of a Round Table with the speakers and in breakout group debates involving the Assembly audience.

Geneva - Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Afternoon

This annual collaborative space allows stakeholders in the field to share practices, challenges, solutions, ideas, and needs.

 Call for Contributions

 Proceedings from Previous Years

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 Program

SCHEDULE AND SPEAKERS

THEME 1: Rights of Nature in States: successes and models.
THEME 2: Informal education towards a non-anthropocentric relationship with Nature.
THEME 3: What Rights for the Ocean after Nice 2025?

At the end of this session, a position paper will be published by the Geneva Forum to compile what was discussed and decided during the session.

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