
Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights
The Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights (CDER), based in the United States, collaborates with Tribal Nations, Indigenous communities, and local governments to advance the legal recognition of nature’s rights. In North America, CDER supports initiatives like the “Land That Owns Itself” program, which promotes the concept of ecosystems holding legal rights. Through its Tribal Rights of Nature Program, CDER assists Native communities in drafting and implementing laws that reflect Indigenous worldviews, aiming to restore ecological balance and strengthen tribal sovereignty.