Giving Rights to Nature: The Philosophy of Buen Vivir with Dorine van Norren

This video explores the concept of the Rights of Nature through the South American philosophy of “Buen Vivir” (or “Sumak Kawsay”), which emphasizes harmony between humans and the natural world. Dorine van Norren examines how this Indigenous worldview has shaped Ecuador’s constitution and inspired legal cases recognizing nature’s inherent rights, raising questions about its broader impact on environmental justice and legal systems worldwide.