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Bristol Avon river granted rights under new charter
Original: ‘Contract between humans and river’: Bristol Avon’s rights enshrined in charter
The Bristol Avon has become one of the first rivers in England to have its rights formally recognised, through a charter described as a 'contract between humans and river'. The document enshrines the waterway's right to exist, flow and thrive, reflecting a growing 'rights of nature' movement that gives ecosystems legal-style standing and aims to strengthen protection against pollution and over-extraction.
Why now: The unusual move of granting legal-style rights to a river is a novel step in environmental protection that has drawn widespread attention.
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