Table Mountain Rights

22/04/2026

Mother Earth Day - 22 April
We look at Table Mountain, an ancient presence that witnessed forests breathe, oceans gather, and life unfold long before us. She has endured all that humanity has celebrated, destroyed, and forgotten.

On this Earth Day, we honour the fynbos, the rivers, the aquifers, and all species that belong here. We stand for Mother Earth.

We are not separate from Nature; we are in relationship with her, but the law does not recognise this. It reduces the living world to objects, to things to be owned, used, separated and disposed.

If Nature is alive, why is she still treated as an object in law?

Wild Law Institute

19/04/2026

Eco Jurisprudence stronger and stronger

Guest Opinion As the Rights of Nature movement gains momentum, courts are adding to the jurisprudence on how to interpret these rights from existing legal documents. Legislatures are also drafting new laws to recognize the Rights of Nature. I previously wrote about this growing movement in the Unite...

31/03/2026

On 30 March 2026, the Wild Law Institute, together with 20 African organisations from across the continent, submitted a landmark amicus brief to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights.
The brief argues that the climate crisis cannot be addressed without recognising the intrinsic value of Nature, the fact that humans are part of Nature, the interdependence of all life, and the obligations of States to protect both human and more-than-human beings, in present and future generations.
It brings African legal traditions, Earth jurisprudence, and the Rights of Nature into the heart of climate law, calling for accountability, ecological integrity, and justice.

02/12/2025

08/10/2025

We support Motion 055. The world’s last wild place should not be voiceless in the face of climate threats and growing exploitation. Recognizing Antarctica’s rights is urgent—it’s about safeguarding climate stability and the future of life itself.

What can you do?

Visit https://antarcticrights.org/iucn-motion-055-recognition-of-the-rights-of-antarctica/

Endorse Motion 055 in your networks. Push for Antarctica to be represented in every decision-making process. Spread the word—share this message, tag , and mobilise your community.

Take action and join the Alliance at antarcticrights.org: https://antarcticrights.org/support-us/

28/08/2025

Beautiful reflection of the relationship we all have with the mountain

Notwithstanding the loss of green space, it is worthwhile celebrating that the descendants of those forcibly removed will soon return to Protea Village.

26/08/2025

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