This development framework is based on human rights (political, civil, economic, social and cultural) and on the rights of nature (Larrea, 2010, Acosta, 2009 and 2010). A key defining feature of the new constitution is the role of the State in providing public goods and services and protecting rights. These rights are complemented by the rights of communities, peoples and nationalities, rights of participation, rights of freedom, rights of nature, rights of protection and responsibilities of citizenship (Constitucion de la Republica del Ecuador, 2008, articles 56 to 83). Public policies must be oriented towards good living and must guarantee rights (Constitucion de la Republica del Ecuador, 2008, article 85).