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Great Nicobar: Nature’s Legal Rights Debate

GREAT NICOBAR REVIVES THE ISSUE OF NATURE’S LEGAL RIGHTS Why in the news? Several legal precedents exist worldwide that emphasize the protection of territories and natural resources. Ecologically, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are among the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots, serving as a global carbon sink and climate regulator. However, the development approach to these …