When Amazons Become Legal Persons

The year 2026 is going to be marked as a year of historic change in the fight for alternatives. The peaceful enjoyment of the past few years has now evolved into the concept of the “rights of nature.”

Ecuador is seeking to have a large portion of the Amazon rainforest recognized as a ‘legal person’ by the British government and the international court, following New Zealand’s example.

The Amazon is no longer just a forest or natural resource; claiming rights to its land is now considered a crime against individuals.

Behind this change is the impact of the past few years of war, deforestation and climate change. Now no corporate company or individual will be able to harm the forest.

A special ‘Gianship Board’ has been established to assist the councils, with local indigenous people included in the administration and security.

In early 2026, the Ama Party raised a significant issue against an international oil company, causing global attention.