Advocacy Speaker Sail Aboard the Clearwater | “The Rights of Nature: Reimagining Our Relationship with the Earth”

Join CEE Founder and Executive Director Karenna Gore on the Sloop Clearwater to explore a growing paradigm shift in how we view the natural world. The idea behind the Rights of Nature is simple but powerful: instead of treating nature only as property, we recognize natural entities—like rivers, forests, and mountains—as being alive, and having agency and rights. In this talk, Karenna will speak to the history of this novel legal strategy, and explore what it could mean for the future of environmental protection. The talk is a practical introduction to a growing global movement that’s reshaping how we think about law, ethics and our place in the natural world.

This sail is pay-what-you-can. Please plan to arrive at the Dyckman Marina 30 minutes prior to the start of the sail for boarding. All guests should dress for the weather in layers and with sturdy shoes and are recommended to bring sunscreen, a hat, a full reusable water bottle, and any snacks you may need.