RIGHTS of NATURE
Rights of Nature acknowledges that Nature in all its life forms has the right to exist, persist, maintain and regenerate its vital cycles.
We acknowledge that humans are nature, that all life is interconnected, that rights of nature principles are deeply aligned with Indigenous worldviews and are rooted in long standing land practices, water heritage, cosmologies and traditions of any culture.
OUR STORY
Building on decades of work by communities, individuals and groups like the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN), Stop Ecocide International, and International Rights of Rivers, on MARCH 25th a coalition of Rights of Nature and Rights of Rivers advocates gathered together to discuss a Rights of Nature European Citizens Initiative. Starting in autumn 2026, we will collect one million signatures to bring this demand before the European Commission and shift the foundation of Europe’s environmental law.
LOUGH NEAGH and the RIVER SHANNON: caring for economy, culture
& legacy
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The Nenagh Guardian
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Making of the Irish Landscape by Katie Young
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Environmental and regional concerns raised over Shannon water extraction plan by Daniel Ryan for Tipperary Live
When a fisherman must go to court to save a lough
Local eel fisherman Declan Conlon has brought a legal challenge against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Enda McGarrity, Director at P.A. Duffy & Co. Solicitors
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EJNI Resources
Rights of Nature: The Movement.
The Second feature film in EJNI series on Right of Nature
In case you missed it featured on our Work That Matters page, here is Environmental Justice Network Ireland’s (EJNI) game changing hour long documentary on understanding the Rights of Nature and why so many people are advocating for this as a solid ethical and legal way forward to protect our planet. This is one you’re going to want to share.
Upcoming Events for Lough Neagh
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Sing for the Lough
19 April 14:30
19th April we will raise our voices for Lough Neagh. Reach out to us if you can come along. We have lovely water-inspired songs, including a special commission ‘Water is Life’ by Una McCann.
Antrim, Oxford Island, Toome, Washing Bay and Ballyronan.
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Lough Neagh Film Festival & Conference!
9-10 May
The Save Lough Neagh campaign is organising this event, to bring community together for a two day festival of eco-socialism, resistance to extraction and exploitation, and artistic expression - to show collectively what Lough Neagh means to us all.
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March for Lough Neagh
17 May 12:30 pm
On May 17, let’s 'flood the streets' for Lough Neagh, 40 years after a major march against Lignite mining took place on the same route.
With toxic algae blooms set to return for a 4th year, the protest will unite families, swimmers, fishermen and more to walk for the rights of Lough Neagh and the right to clean water.