forNature

forNature is a National Geographic program that advances the Rights of Nature movement by supporting research and legal efforts to secure protections for species and ecosystems. The program supports a cohort of Explorers who work with scientists, Indigenous peoples, local communities, storytellers and legal experts to generate evidence and legal frameworks recognizing nature's rights. Projects include biodiversity research, community-led monitoring, databases, and legal briefs aimed at securing rights-based protections.

Support for Explorer-led projects including research support and collaboration to advance Rights of Nature protections and evidence generation.

Scientists, Indigenous peoples and local communities, storytellers and legal experts working on Rights of Nature initiatives.