What if Nature Had Rights? A Talk in Virton
On 8 October 2026, Olivier Pestiaux takes the stage at the Musée gaumais to ask: could nature itself become a holder of rights?
Practical info
- Where
- Musée gaumais
Virton~13 km from the gîtes - When
- Thursday, 8 October 20268 octobre 2026, 19h
- What
- Conférence-presentée par Olivier Pestiaux qui explore la question juridique et philosophique de reconnaître des droits propres à la nature (cours d'eau, forêts, écosystèmes) et les fondements de cette idée dans le débat contemporain.
- Who / for whom
- Event website
On 8 October 2026, the Musée gaumais in Virton hosts a lecture entitled « What if Nature Had Rights », delivered by Olivier Pestiaux. The afternoon winds down as an attentive audience gathers around a bold question.
Olivier Pestiaux explores a legal and philosophical issue: can nature — its rivers, forests and ecosystems — be granted rights in its own name? The talk examines the foundations of this idea and the debates it sparks in contemporary thought. The tone is open and reflective rather than activist, inviting the audience to think alongside the speaker.
The lecture begins at 7 p.m., so arriving a few minutes early gives you time to settle in and, if you wish, browse the Musée gaumais exhibits before taking your seat. Check the town's website for any access details specific to the evening.