Catalyzing rights-based protections For Nature
forNature is a global initiative catalyzing high-impact protection measures for Nature and advocating for the recognition of the intrinsic Rights of Nature. It was founded by marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer Callie Veelenturf, whose efforts in advancing the Rights of Nature has inspired change from nesting beaches to national courts. By uniting science, education, community leadership, and storytelling, we generate the evidence and arguments needed to recognize Nature’s inherent rights to exist, persist, regenerate, be restored, and represented within legal systems and ensure that these rights are upheld in practice.
Together with the National Geographic Society, we are amplifying the Rights of Nature through world-leading science, education and storytelling, advancing it as an effective, science-backed solution to the biodiversity and climate crises.
Impact Pillars:
A VOICE FOR NATURE
Act and support others in acting as a voice for Nature where decisions are made.
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COMBAT EXTINCTION
Propose inspiring conservation proposals that combat the decline and extinction of threatened and endangered species.
ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF NATURE
Support local community leaders, scientists, and the general public alike in initiatives to advance the Rights of Nature
Action Pillars:
forNature uses science, community empowerment, and inspiring ethical arguments to be a voice for nature, combat extinction, and lead high-impact conservation initiatives that protect endangered species, preserve threatened habitats, and advance and implement the Rights of Nature legally around the world.
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon, Alex Putzer, and Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2025. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. https://ecojurisprudence.org.