Echoes of Antarctica
Antarctica is Earth’s last wild frontier. A living entity containing 80% of the world’s freshwater and regulating our global climate. Yet it remains voiceless in decisions that threatens her survival. The Antarctic Rights Alliance launches a revolutionary movement to recognise Antarctica as an autonomous being with inherent rights. This evening features Arian Müller’s piano performance alongside Antarctic imagery, followed by insights from Roberta Bosu and Jessica den Outer on why this declaration matters now more than ever. At the same time, this campaign invites us to look closer to home. The waters of the Netherlands, from the sea to our rivers and wetlands, also call for recognition as living systems with inherent rights. By linking Antarctica’s voice to the Dutch Rights of Nature movement, we underline a shared mission: protecting the waters that sustain us.
About the speakers
Roberta Bosu is a climate communications strategist and storyteller and rights-of-nature advocate. As Global Campaign Lead of Antarctic Rights she spearheaded the historic passage of IUCN Motion 055, the global recognition of Antarctica’s inherent rights, at the 2025 World Conservation Congress. With 14+ years driving systemic change across UN agencies (IFAD, FAO, UNICEF), NGOs and the private sector, Roberta serves as EU Climate Pact Ambassador and coordinator for the Netherlands and lectures in climate communications at IED Milano. A prolific international speaker, she has addressed audiences at WEF Davos, UN COP summits, the European Commission, and UN, leading global campaigns with brands like adidas and PepsiCo. Her work bridges science, policy, and storytelling—transforming how humanity relates to the living world.
Find more information about Roberta’s work here and here.
Jessica den Outer has an academic background in environmental law and has been involved in the international movement for the Rights of Nature since 2017. Den Outer has been invited to speak before the UN Secretary-General, Harvard University and the Love Tomorrow festival. In the Netherlands, she is one of the leading advocates for the Rights of Nature. In 2023, her acclaimed book ‘Rechten voor de Natuur’ (Uitgeverij Lemniscaat) was published, in which she shares the inspiring stories behind international examples of the Rights of Nature. In 2024, she set up the Dutch NGO ‘Stichting Rechten van de Natuur’, fueling the citizens’ movement for the Rights of Nature in the Netherlands. Her expertise in Rights of Nature laws and policies has been consulted worldwide, including in the Netherlands (two law proposals), Aruba (a constitutional amendment), and Ireland (a referendum). She won several prizes and awards for her commitment to nature. In 2019, den Outer was appointed by the United Nations as one of the youngest experts in this field.
Find more informatie about Jessica here, and learn more about Rechten van de Natuur here.
Arian Müller is a Brazilian pianist and composer based in Amsterdam, known for his captivating performances that blend classical elegance with contemporary emotion. With a lifelong passion for piano that began at age 4, Arian has established himself as a professional performer specialising in creating immersive musical experiences for diverse audiences. With over 19,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, his evocative pieces like Rannoch Moor, Blossom and Streets of Amsterdam showcase his ability to translate landscapes into sound. For the Antarctic Rights Alliance launch, Arian debuts “Echoes”, an original composition created specifically for this campaign. At this event, he will perform the piece for the first time, accompanied by striking visuals of Antarctica’s frozen landscapes.
Find more informatie about Arian via his website, Instagram or Spotify.
