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LUMEN Video Pills – A New Series of Interviews with International Guests

The first episode featuring Prof. Ramiro Santamaría launches the new LUMEN video pill series, now available online.

Published on 04 July 2025

Reports

The Circulation of the Rights of Nature: Lecture by Prof. Baldin for High School Students

From Latin America to Europe: a training session held on 1 July 2025 in Trieste as part of UniTs’ Summer Modules and the PRIN PNRR “LUMEN” project

Published on 02 July 2025

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LUMEN Researchers at the European Conference of African Studies in Prague

In June 2025, the LUMEN research unit from UNIFI took part in the ECAS panel on law, environment, and justice in human and more-than-human relations.

Published on 26 June 2025

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LUMEN Project Round Table on “The Rules of the Seeds in Africa”

On June 30, 2025, scholars will gather at the University of Florence to discuss legal and natural ecosystems in the African context

Published on 25 June 2025

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Transformative Environmental Constitutionalism in Africa: the seminar with Prof. Melanie Murcott in Florence

On June 19, 2025, an in-depth discussion on legal innovations to address ecological and social crises, promoted by the LUMEN project.

Published on 23 June 2025

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“Entwined Fates: Rethinking Nature and Humanity in African Landscapes”

On June 23, 2025, a public LUMEN seminar with Prof. Melanie J. Murcott at the University of Florence.

Published on 09 June 2025

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Prof. Melanie J. Murcott Visiting the University of Florence as a LUMEN Visiting Professor

From June 16 to 24, 2025, Melanie Jean Murcott, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Cape Town, will be a visiting professor in Florence as part of the LUMEN project.

Published on 08 June 2025

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Climate Justice and Transformative Constitutionalism: South Africa at the Center of the Global Legal Debate

On 19 June 2025, the University of Florence will host Prof. Melanie J. Murcott for a seminar on the role of courts in the socio-ecological crises of the Anthropocene.

Published on 06 June 2025

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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