Panama pushes UN declaration affirming universal rights of nature

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino called on UN member states to support a treaty recognizing nature's inherent rights, an initiative aimed at reshaping environmental governance globally.

First covered Sep 24, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article

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2d Inside Climate News At the UN, Panama Champions a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Nature — NEW YORK—From the podium of the United Nations General Assembly, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino called on fellow leaders to support a treaty affirming…

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centerforenvironmentalrights.org Press Release - Eng/Span: PANAMA ENACTS LAW THAT RECOGNIZES RIGHTS of NATURE — Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights

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Appeared in: 2026-09-25 (#16)

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