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ABOUT NATURE'S GUARDIANS

This film explores a transformative global movement where
legal tools are wielded to safeguard nature. From forests and rivers to lagoons
and oceans, legal actions — whether recognizing ecosystems as rights-bearing
entities or enforcing environmental laws — are shaping a new path
to protect and regenerate Earth’s systems for generations to come.

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    USA

    Eva Lighthiser

    At just 18 years old, Eva embodies the power of youth activism. She was one of the 16 teenage plaintiffs who made headlines in August 2023 by winning a landmark climate lawsuit against the state of Montana, USA. Their argument was simple yet profound—Montana’s support for the fossil fuel industry violated their constitutional right to a “clean and healthy environment.” This victory set a significant legal precedent in environmental law and highlighted the critical role of young voices in driving change.

    PANAMA

    Gabriel Silva

    In his thirties, Gabriel served as a member of parliament in Panama. Together with marine biologist Callie Veelenturf, he introduced pioneering legislation to protect Panama’s sea turtles. The law includes habitat restoration, pollution prevention, and measures to combat severe environmental degradation. Gabriel’s story underscores the importance of translating ecological concerns into enforceable laws.

    SPAIN

    Eduardo Salazar

    A Spanish legal scholar in his fifties, Eduardo never imagined that the Rights of Nature would become central to his career. As part of the team that fought for the Mar Menor lagoon to gain legal personhood, Eduardo helped achieve Europe’s first legal recognition of an ecosystem. His work has inspired a new generation of legal professionals to defend nature, showcasing the pivotal role of legal expertise in advancing environmental protection.

    Galápagos

    Dr. Natalie Schmitt

    An Australian environmental biologist and conservation geneticist, Dr. Schmitt brings scientific rigor to the Rights of Nature movement. With experience studying humpback whales in Antarctica and sea lions in the Galapagos Islands, she combines her research with advocacy. Natalie’s scientific insights lend crucial credibility to the movement, grounding it in empirical evidence.

    NATURE’S
    GUARDIANS

    This documentary reveals the urgent need to defend Earth as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution escalate. It showcases how legal frameworks — such as Rights of Nature — give ecosystems standing, transforming how we safeguard natural systems.

    THE
    DEFIANCE

    Set in the Galápagos Islands, The Defiance is more than an adventure documentary. It reveals the beauty and fragility of marine life, showing how sea lions, lizards, and other creatures face mounting threats from climate disruption and illegal fishing. Set in the Galápagos, the film follows a sea lion pup and his companions face escalating threats: climate-driven scarcity, illegal fishing, and habitat disruption. As the colony struggles, a dramatic escape offers a glimpse of hope — and a sobering reminder that survival now depends on collective action.

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