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Interspecies Council in Norway Advocates for Ecological Governance

4/11/2026

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In Oppdal, Norway, an interspecies council convened to discuss environmental governance, allowing non-human representatives to voice their concerns.
The initiative, inspired by the Council of All Beings, aims to foster empathy and integrate nature into decision-making.
Participants included local residents embodying various species and discussed ecological needs and governance principles.
The council produced a manifesto outlining human governance principles and proposed ongoing interspecies meetings.

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Story summary

In Oppdal, Norway, an interspecies council convened to discuss environmental governance, allowing non-human representatives to voice their concerns.
The initiative, inspired by the Council of All Beings, aims to foster empathy and integrate nature into decision-making.
Participants included local residents embodying various species and discussed ecological needs and governance principles.
The council produced a manifesto outlining human governance principles and proposed ongoing interspecies meetings.