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About the Coalition

A collective space for dialogue and coordination across territories and differences.

The Civil Society Coalition for a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature is an open and collaborative space connecting people and organizations who are interested in being a part of a future possible Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. 

The Coalition was established to strengthen civil society engagement in the process being advanced by Panama, and other interested States, to explore pathways toward a potential Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature.
 

Our goal is to bring together knowledge and experiences of those already working to defend Nature, while creating opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and engagement with governments.  

 

The Coalition is a space for co-creation, not endorsement of a pre-defined pathway.

The Coalition is a collective effort that welcomes diverse perspectives and contributions. Its work and structure will continue to evolve with the participation of its members. All participating individuals and organizations interested in leading within the Coalition are welcome to organize impactful action and events, in alignment with the Coalition’s principles. 

Coalition Principles

Participating Member:

  1. Voluntary and non-binding. The Coalition is an informal, decentralized network. Joining creates no financial, legal or representational obligation, and members can withdraw at any time with written notice.
     

  2. Equal footing. No member has authority over another. The coordinating team's administrative role gives it no authority over the others.
     

  3. Independence of each member. Each keeps full control of its own mission, positions, programmes and public statements. Joining doesn't limit anyone's freedom to advocate, criticize or propose alternatives in other forums.
     

  4. No endorsement by default. Participating doesn't mean endorsing any specific legal framework, negotiated outcome or text, including a possible UN Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature.
     

  5. No collective attribution without consent. No statement or position is attributed to the Coalition as a whole, and no member's name or logo is used, without the express agreement of those concerned.
     

  6. Separate from States and the UN. The Coalition is distinct from the For Nature Coalition of States and from formal UN accreditation. Any intergovernmental process remains State-led, and the Coalition doesn't imply endorsement by Panama, other States or the UN.
     

  7. Inclusion and respect for Indigenous Peoples and local communities. This covers Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, local communities, women, children, youth and gender-diverse people. Their rights, institutions, autonomy and decision-making are respected, and their knowledge is shared only with the consent of its holders.
     

  8. Respect for diversity of approaches. The document recognizes the range of legal, cultural, spiritual and policy understandings of the Rights of Nature.
     

  9. Open, constructive, respectful dialogue. The Coalition contributes without prejudging any formal process or outcome.
     

  10. Transparency on personal data. Before collecting or publishing contact details, the coordinating team must say how they'll be used, who can access them and whether a member list will be public.

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