Eigenrechte der Natur – rechtsdogmatische und rechtspolitische Anmerkungen

Abstract

The article addresses the discussion on inherent rights of nature that is conducted on an international level by presenting reasons to assign subjective rights to non-human beings and attempting to refute objections against it. The article’s focal point is the question who could be a carrier of inherent rights of nature, which would be the content of such rights and which institutions could protect them.