Trees, rivers and mountains are gaining legal status - is this a promising approach to protect nature?

Aug 29, 2023

Legal rights can be complex and difficult to implement, and they have not always been successful in preventing harm to nature. Image: Unsplash/Sergei A

Rónán Kennedy

Associate Professor, University of Galway

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