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For the Love of Nature ECUADOR - groundbreaking International Gathering for Rights of Nature was organized by The Pachamama Alliance and Fundación Pachamama in September. Conscious individuals and organizations who have worked to promote the recognition of Rights of Nature, met to expand this concept around the world. Those attending came from Bolivia, South Africa, Australia, the USA, Peru, Ecuador, and others. Out of this four-day meeting in Patate, Ecuador, the Global Alliance for Rights of Nature was formed.

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