The purpose of this database is to serve as a repository of legal instruments and practices used by a range of stakeholders (grassroots community groups, civil society organisations, governments and corporations) in the context of extraction-related conflicts as a means to assert their rights over territory and resource governance. The database takes a broad-based approach to reflect the universe of available legal and legal-like repertoires, and related political actions, in the context of environmental politics challenging the implementation of extractive projects. It focuses on the following domains: (i) transnational judicial institutions and quasi-judicial norms; (ii) domestic courts, administrative bodies, and legislation; and (iii) para-legal actions and law-like actions that occur outside of formal legal arenas. The files accompanying this record are available in Spanish and English.
