“So long as we humans continue perceiving ourselves as being different from Nature, and as long as we continue to make our decisions with ambition and self-interest as the central points we will continue to deplete the resources that the Earth, with so many years of evolution, has given us and to date, and continues to sustain us as a species.” – Yazuri Reinoza Sánchez, Community Member, Huasteco, Mexico

So long as we humans continue perceiving ourselves as being different from Nature, and as long as we continue to make our decisions with ambition and self-interest as the central points we will continue to deplete the resources that the Earth, with so many years of evolution,has given us and to date, and continues to sustain us as a species. My name is Yasuri Reynosa Sánchez, I am Mexican with Huastecan roots, and today I feel especially honored to be a part of the voice for the rights of Mother Earth. First of all, Mother Earth has the right to ecosystems free of pollution, the right to not be exploited of her natural resources, the right to a responsible tourism, sustainable tourism. The right to have agricultural and livestock production, focused on restoration and conservation. A right where industry act to reduce their environmental impact. Through the entire production chain in the use of energy, in transporation, un waste management. The right to clear and concise legislation, The right to know what Mother Earth’s rights are.

Being human for me means having one main value, the value of respect, and we must start by respecting ourselves, respecting our cycles, but also respecting our environment. By respecting the rights of Nature, which is my invitation, we would be respecting ourselves and future generations. And above all, respecting ourselves as species and our stay in this home.