Mass destruction of nature reaches International Criminal Court (ICC) as Pacific island states propose recognition of “ecocide” as international crime
-
Mass destruction of nature reaches International Criminal Court (ICC) as Pacific island states propose recognition of “ecocide” as international crime
Milestone for environmental justice as amendment proposed to the Rome Statute of the #ICC to include a crime of #ecocide.
Vanuatu key sponsor of historic proposal to hold senior officials and decision-makers accountable and punishable for the most severe crimes against the environment
The ICC has international jurisdiction to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. Ecocide, if adopted, would become the fifth international crime.
Milestone for environmental justice as amendment proposed to the Rome Statute of the ICC to include a crime of ecocide.
Vanuatu key sponsor of historic proposal to hold senior officials and decision-makers accountable and punishable for the most severe crimes against the #environment
Mass destruction of nature reaches International Criminal Court (ICC) as Pacific island states propose recognition of “ecocide” as international crime. — Stop Ecocide International
NEW YORK, 09 SEPTEMBER 2024: The crime of ecocide was formally introduced for consideration by member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) —an event that represents a major step forward in the global effort to enshrine mass environmental destruction as a crime under international law.
Stop Ecocide International (www.stopecocide.earth)