Could giving nature rights help fight climate change?

Around the world a growing number of rivers, mountains, nature
reserves, even marshes have all been given legal rights. It’s an
idea that’s being tested in courtrooms around the world. But to
what extent might this help reduce the worst impacts of climate
change and help us adapt to a warmer and wetter world? Presenters
Kate Lamble and Neal Razzell are joined by: Natalia Greene ,
Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature John DX Lapid, reporter
in the Philippines Liza Osorio, lawyer Jacinta Ruru, Professor of
Law at the University of Otago, Aotearoa/New Zealand Jan Darpo,
Professor of Environmental Law, Uppsala University, Sweden
Producer: Darin Graham Researcher: Natasha Fernandes Series
producer: Ros Jones Editor: Emma Rippon Sound engineer: James
Beard