Open Forum: Making the Case for Nature | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Davos (Switzerland)
Thursday 23rd January 2025
09:30–10:45 (CET)
Granting nature legal personhood involves recognizing ecosystems’ rights to exist, thrive and regenerate. This legal framework empowers communities to protect natural resources by allowing lawsuits on behalf of rivers, forests and other natural entities.
What are the opportunities and challenges in granting nature legal personhood?