Discover Earth Law Center Programs
Latin America Legal Program
Contact: Constanza Prieto Figelist
Advancing the progress of ecocentric legislation, conservation, and environmental justice; protecting critical ecosystems in the region (rivers, forests, mangroves, ocean); and scaling the global impact of Earth law in international forums and instruments.
Indigenous Earth Law
Contact: Dr. Kelsey Leonard
The Indigenous Earth Law Program partners with Indigenous Peoples to advance Earth Law, supporting leaders in advocacy, education, policy, and governance.
Cascadia Bioregion Program
Contact: Elizabeth Dunne
Dedicated to safeguarding the diverse and interconnected ecosystems of the Cascadia bioregion through comprehensive advocacy, public education, and strategic legal action. By championing the inherent rights of nature, the program seeks to promote a transformative shift away from extractive, resource-driven economies.
Africa Program
Contact: Irikefe V. Dafe
Modeled on our decades-long effort to establish rights for the River Ethiope in Nigeria, the Africa Program seeks to advance ecocentric protections for rivers across the continent. It envisions a future where African rivers, as vital lifelines for biodiversity, cultural heritage, and sustainable development, are safeguarded for generations to come.
Nature Governance Agency
Contact: Alexandra Pimor
Empowering leaders to make wise decisions with, for, and as Nature. Guided by the philosophy that "we must take care of Nature to take care of business," the agency works to bridge the gap between environmental stewardship and economic success.
Ocean Program
Contact: Grant Wilson
Bridging science and policy to advance justice and care for the ocean, marine biodiversity, and coastal communities. Recognizing the ocean's critical role in sustaining life on Earth, the program works to protect marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them through innovative, evidence-based strategies and advocacy.
Header: Unsplash / Alain Rieder; LATAM: Felipe Zanotti; Indigenous Earth Law: Unsplash / Jeremy Bishop; Cascadia Bioregion: forest2sea; Africa: Irikefe V. Dafe; NGA: Unsplash / Simon Berger Ocean: Ocean Image Bank / Toby Matthews