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A Sami Perspective on the Rights of Nature: Indigenous Wisdom in European Environmental Discourse

Stefan Mikaelsson, on The Rights of Nature: A European Journey, explores how legal rights for nature and alliances support indigenous resistance in the Arctic crisis.

Published on 03 June 2025

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Call for Papers: "The Law of Glaciers"

An opportunity for early-career researchers to contribute to the legal debate on the protection of mountain ecosystems – deadline June 10, 2025

Published on 31 May 2025

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Common Goods, Participation, and Climate: Professor Ortiz García Visiting Bologna

From May 29 to June 30, 2025, Prof. Ortiz García will be a visiting researcher at the University of Bologna and will offer online sessions for students.

Published on 28 May 2025

Reports

“Giving a Voice to the Planet”: Silvia Bagni Brings the Rights of Nature to the Agrishow at Villa Caprile

On May 23, 2025, Professor Silvia Bagni spoke about the Rights of Nature at the 21st edition of the event, opening up new legal perspectives for environmental protection.

Published on 26 May 2025

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Caring for Nature: Between Values, Principles, Rights and Duties

Insights, reflections, and perspectives from the LUMEN international webinar organized by the University of Trieste – May 23, 2025

Published on 26 May 2025

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Climavore and LUMEN at the Museum of Civilizations in Rome: a dialogue between art, seeds, and rights

On May 21–22, 2025, art and agriculture came together at the Museum of Civilizations to promote biodiversity and the right to the free circulation of seeds.

Published on 23 May 2025

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Emergy and Ecological Justice: The Thought of Howard T. Odum

An online seminar organized by Advances in Cleaner Production highlights the relevance of Odum’s ecosystem approach

Published on 21 May 2025

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Sustainability Takes the Stage at the XXI Agrishow 2025

Silvia Bagni brings the LUMEN project to Pesaro during the event organized by the A. Cecchi Higher Education Institute from May 23 to 25, 2025

Published on 20 May 2025

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Perceptions of Climate Change Among Ghanaian Citizens

Preliminary Findings from a UNIFI Study on Social Determinants Based on Afrobarometer Data

Published on 14 May 2025

Publications

New LUMEN Publication Explores Expanding Animal Rights in Ecuador’s Socio-Biocentric Framework

Serena Baldin from UNITS examines constitutional protections for non-human animals under Ecuadorian law

Published on 09 May 2025

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The Emerging Traces of an Ecological Approach to Seed Regulation in Africa

Round table organized on May 8, 2025, by the University of Florence research unit as part of the LUMEN project.

Published on 30 April 2025

Reports

The Rules of the Seeds in Africa: The UNIFI LUMEN Group Discusses Research, Rights, and Ecological Approaches

The UNIFI unit of the LUMEN project met on April 14 to discuss research, rights, local practices, and ecological approaches to seed regulation in Sub-Saharan African countries.

Published on 20 April 2025