Advancing law and policy aimed to legally protect the sustainability of life and health on Earth.

We are a team of lawyers located at the Barry University School of Law School in Orlando, Florida. Our goal is to advance laws and policies designed to protect the natural systems, species, and entities that sustain life on Earth. 

Earth jurisprudence is an emerging field of law that seeks to develop a philosophy and practice of law that gives greater consideration to nature, by recognizing the interconnectedness of Earth's natural systems, the inherent rights and value of nature, and the dependence of humanity and all living beings on a healthy Earth.

The Center for Earth Jurisprudence advocates for the adoption of earth jurisprudence principles in our legal system.

“Two things are needed to guide our judgment...for the challenges ahead: A certain alarm at what is happening at present and a fascination with the future available to us only if we respond creatively to the urgencies of the present.”
— Thomas Berry

The Center for Earth Jurisprudence is an initiative of Barry University.

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Center for Earth Jurisprudence: An Overview

The Center's Founder Presents at TEDx Jacksonville.

Just as the ideals of human rights are protected by legal systems, the rights of nature must be protected by Earth Jurisprudence. Hear Sr Pat Siemen's appeal to our innate sense of justice in her proposal of basic rights for all Earth's systems and creatures.

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“The present is not a time for desperation but for hopeful activity.” ~ Thomas Berry This week CEJ’s Director joined the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature in Siena, Italy to present on the current state of the @garnglobal an
“The present is not a time for desperation but for hopeful activity.” ~ Thomas Berry This week CEJ’s Director joined the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature in Siena, Italy to present on the current state of the @garnglobal and explore opportunities for the advancement of eco-centric laws around the world. Stay turned for updates and exiting developments! 🌍💚. #earthjurisprudence #earthlaw #rightsofnature #rightsofnaturetribunal #environmentallaw #environmentaljustice #naturesrights #garn #garnlegal #sienaitaly #italy #rightsofnaturenow
TODAY Nature will have its day in court. Tune in to the link below at 10:00 a.m. EST to see the latest developments in the first #RightsofNature case in Florida. LINK IN BIO! Join by phone +1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville) +1-40
TODAY Nature will have its day in court. Tune in to the link below at 10:00 a.m. EST to see the latest developments in the first #RightsofNature case in Florida. LINK IN BIO! Join by phone +1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville) +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 173 898 1297
Join us April 7-8, 2022 to learn about the Rights of Nature! Our annual @barry.law Environmental and Earth Law Symposium will feature practicing attorneys, skilled activists, and nature-based scientists from around the world to set the stage concern
Join us April 7-8, 2022 to learn about the Rights of Nature! Our annual @barry.law Environmental and Earth Law Symposium will feature practicing attorneys, skilled activists, and nature-based scientists from around the world to set the stage concerning what Rights of Nature is all about and where the movement is heading. For more information and to register, please visit the link in our bio 🌍💚 #rightsofnature #earthlaw #earthlawyers #earthjurisprudence #barrylaw #barryu


CEJ is housed at the Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida.