Ecological Governance
Lewisham Council is currently exploring the concept of 'Rights for Nature' as part of its ecological governance framework.
Lewisham Council is exploring the concept of 'Rights for Nature' as part of its ecological governance framework, which manages environmental resources and biodiversity. The Sustainable Development Select Committee discussed this in September 2026, receiving a report detailing the council's existing framework and its challenges.
The report highlighted challenges including limited influence over privately owned land and balancing growth with nature recovery, despite biodiversity being embedded across Lewisham's strategies. Following this discussion, the committee made several recommendations to the Mayor and Cabinet regarding the Climate Strategy.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council is exploring the concept of 'Rights for Nature' for ecological governance. Source
- The Sustainable Development Select Committee discussed ecological governance in September 2026. Source
- A report detailing Lewisham's existing ecological governance framework was received by the committee. Source
- Challenges highlighted include limited influence over privately owned land. Source
- Balancing growth with nature recovery is a challenge for ecological governance. Source
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