#32026D1141EU Registers Citizens’ Initiative on Rights for Nature
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This decision allows the European citizens’ initiative “Rights for Nature” to move forward and start seeking public support across the EU. The initiative calls for EU law to recognise ecosystems as entities with their own rights, including the right to exist, regenerate and be restored. The decision does not create those rights now. It only says the proposal is within the Commission’s powers to consider. Environmental groups, citizens’ movements, companies with nature-related impacts and public authorities should watch the campaign, because a successful initiative could push the EU toward stronger ecosystem protection rules.
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Key Changes
- Registers the European citizens’ initiative so organisers can begin collecting support
- Confirms the Commission could consider EU legislation on rights for ecosystems
- Makes clear that registration does not mean the Commission has approved the substance of the proposal