Join us on National Green Amendment Day July 13th Green Amendment Day is dedicated to education and engagement on the power of constitutional Green Amendments for protecting the rights of all people, including future generations, to a clean and healthy environment–with a particular focus on how Green Amendments transform our legal system to strengthen Environmental
read moreReflections From Our Founder It’s Official – July 13 is National Green Amendment Day! A Day To Support Transformational Change In How We Think About & Protect Our Environment, Environmental Justice and Future Generations I was walking through a New York woodland over Memorial Day weekend with my daughter, one preserved in my mother’s memory.
read moreSpotlight Story On Earth Day 2021, two states joined the national Green Amendment Movement: Delaware and Iowa! Delaware State Representatives Madinah A. Wilson-Anton and Paul Baumbach proposed a Green Amendment (HB220), which would amend the Delaware Constitution to add enforceable environmental rights. Read the full press release here. The official announcement of the Green Amendment
read moreSupport Environmental Rights This Month! In this special Earth Month Edition of our Green Amendment Newsletter, we will be highlighting many opportunities to support the Green Amendment Movement. 20% Off the Green Amendment Collection All throughout April, Green Amendments For The Generations is offering a special 20% off discount on the Green Amendment Collection, including
read moreGreen Amendment Headlines The Green Amendment Movement is catching the attention of the press! E&E News: Environmental Rights Push Could Boost Youth Climate Cases (National) National Journal: Anti-fracking Activists Eye State Constitutions (National) NM Political Report: Green Amendment Proposal Passes First Committee (New Mexico) Las Cruces Sun News: Right to Clean Air, Water and Land:
read moreThe race to become the first state with a modern Green Amendment is on! “After 5 years of spreading the Green Amendment message and the power of constitutional environmental rights for advancing environmental protection, climate justice, generational justice and environmental justice, it is so exciting to have inspired 11 states with Green Amendment proposals and
read moreIn Case You Missed It: Township Board of Commissioners Seeks to Save an Old Growth Forest Using the Power of PA’s Green Amendment For decades the crowded communities of Delaware County, PA have enjoyed the forest and hiking trails that pass through Don Guanella Woods in Marple Township, PA. This 178-acre forest – a unique,
read moreReflections From Our Founder: Green Amendments, Rights of Nature, Youth Climate Litigation & the Green New Deal Different Concepts With Different Impacts Green Amendments For The Generations is unique, but some wonder if it is another form of the Rights of Nature movement, ask how it compares to Youth-led Climate Litigation, or confuse it with
read moreReflections From Our Founder: What Does the Presidential Election Mean for Our Green Amendment Movement? After all the votes are counted, regardless of who is elected President, the 2020 election has left tremendous power in the hands of a Congress (House & Senate) that overwhelmingly refuses to prioritize environmental protection, and that in significant part,
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Presidential Candidates Mention Green Amendments – But Is This The Best For Us Strategically? Well, much to our shock and surprise, our Green Amendment movement has entered the presidential race – mentioned as an important goal by one of the presidential candidates during the CNN Climate Town Halls. While we are thrilled that the power
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What's in store for Hawaii in 2022? Join in on the conversation with legislators, environmental groups, and community members this Saturday, September 18, 10:00 am - 11:30 am HST in which environmental issues and priorities will be discussed for the 2022 legislative session.
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Talk story, environmental chairs and advocacy groupsOn April 28, 2021, the Maine State Legislature voted to advance the Maine Pine Tree Amendment so it can go before each of the legislative houses for a full vote. With strong bipartisan support, the amendment will need to secure support by a two thirds majority in each of the legislative houses, after which it will be placed on the ballot in November for Maine voters.
If you want to help advance a Maine Pine Tree Amendment for clean air, pure water, stable climate, and a healthy environment, please sign the petition:
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"As well as showcasing a range of ideas from campaigners, scientists and conservationists, the summit provides policymakers with a chance to discuss issues in the run-up to the Cop15 “Paris agreement for nature”, due to be negotiated in Kunming next year. The headline target is likely to be prot..."As well as showcasing a range of ideas from campaigners, scientists and conservationists, the summit provides policymakers with a chance to discuss issues in the run-up to the Cop15 “Paris agreement for nature”, due to be negotiated in Kunming next year. The headline target is likely to be protecting 30% of the planet for nature by the end of the decade (the “30x30” target)."
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Campaign launched to protect 80% of Amazon at key environment summit
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‘New alliance with equal rights’ needed, say indigenous delegates at IUCN biodiversity conference