Equador

“Nature or Pachamama [“Mother Universe”] has the right to exist, persist, maintain and regenerate its vital cycles, structure, functions and processes in evolution.

The State will apply precaution and restrictive measures in all activities that can lead to the extinction of species, the destruction of ecosystems or the permanent alteration of natural cycles.

Persons, people, communities and nationalities have the right to benefit from the environment and from natural wealth that allows well-being.

-First, fourth, and fifth articles concerning rights of nature in Ecuador’s new constitution, adopted in 2009”
― Kennedy Warne