The Rights and Personhood of Laponia

Granting Laponia full legal personhood could introduce new, tailored rights that better protect its unique ecological and cultural attributes. This study demonstrates how such a Legalist framework strengthens the theoretical foundation for Laponia's rights compared to Realist approaches, potentially unlocking more effective legal protections. The research builds on previous work by examining the implications of personhood rather than just legal protections, offering a novel perspective on how nature's rights can be adapted to specific regions.

Rubenstein, E. M. (2026). The Rights and Personhood of Laponia. Legal Personhood and the Rights of Nature, 142–160. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003740186-7