
EarthSayers.tv is the largest collection of voices speaking on behalf of Mother Earth hence its name. In this special collection we provide an introduction to the many voices advocating the rights of Mother Earth. A core element of this advocacy is embodied in a document entitled, The Universal Declaration of Rights of Mother Earth Preamble.
The preamble begins "We, the peoples and nations of Earth: considering that we are all part of Mother Earth, an indivisible, living community of interrelated and interdependent beings with a common destiny...
Listen to a reading of the complete preamble here on EarthSayers.tv. A written copy is available on The Global Alliance for Rights of Nature Website is here.
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A Farmer in Africa: Property Rights by WRI |
Weak property rights and insecure tenure arrangements in developing countries lead to rural communities losing land and natural resources, profoundly impacting livelihoods, wellbeing, environments, and ecosystem services. This video highlights the story of a Sub-Saharan African farmer losing his land rights, underscoring the critical need for governments to balance individual citizen rights with national public interest. Published by the World Resources Institute on April 10, 2013. Download the full report here. EarthSayer Peter Veit |