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At the UN, Panama Champions a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Nature
Publication: Inside Climate News
Author: By Katie Surma
Source published: 24/09/2026, 08:55:00 UTC
Briefing created: 24/09/2026, 10:09:24 UTC
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Briefings
Panama's President José Raúl Mulino proposed a non-binding Universal Declaration on the Rights of Nature at the UN General Assembly, citing his nation's existing national laws as a model. The event occurred on September 24, 2026, during a session where Mulino urged global leaders to adopt similar frameworks to protect nature. The proposal represents a diplomatic initiative by a center-right administration to advance environmental rights through international cooperation.
Key points
- Panama's President José Raúl Mulino proposed a non-binding Universal Declaration on the Rights of Nature at the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026.
- Mulino referenced Panama's national laws on the rights of nature as a basis for the proposed international treaty.
Context and limitations
The evidence is limited to a single news report from September 2026. No specific numbers, dates, or names of other nations are provided. The status of the treaty remains unconfirmed as it is described as non-binding and proposed by Mulino.
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