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21-4-2021 1:25 PM

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21-4-2021 1:34 PM

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The Salish Sea region is historically known for the richness of culture and lush ecosystems within it. This is paired with a dicey trend of resource extraction and commodification of the ecosystem services it provides. Due to these trends, members of the San Juan community have sought to implement rights of nature within local law to combat ecological harm taking place. Our research delves into community interactions and perceptions of this initiative, and develops themes which will be used to support future implementation of rights of nature. We evaluated threats, perceptions, and roadblocks of this initiative to encourage future actions.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 3 - Good Health & Wellbeing, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:25 PM Apr 21st, 1:34 PM

Session 1A Community Perceptions of the Rights of Nature: An analysis of the San Juan Island’s Salish Sea

The Salish Sea region is historically known for the richness of culture and lush ecosystems within it. This is paired with a dicey trend of resource extraction and commodification of the ecosystem services it provides. Due to these trends, members of the San Juan community have sought to implement rights of nature within local law to combat ecological harm taking place. Our research delves into community interactions and perceptions of this initiative, and develops themes which will be used to support future implementation of rights of nature. We evaluated threats, perceptions, and roadblocks of this initiative to encourage future actions.