Monday, October 7 from 1-1pm. Online.
The movement to codify ecocide, that is, the intentional (or negligent) mass destruction of an ecosystem, as an international crime is gaining traction, particularly in Europe and in nations disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change. As a crime and an area of practice, ecocide law is reserved for the very worst of the worst. Think oil spills, deforestation, pollution, and war. But what are the promises and limits of international law in meting out justice on behalf of the environment?
Join Biodiversity for a Livable Climate as Jojo Mehta, co-founder and executive director of Stop Ecocide International, makes the case for global ecocide law in a conversation guided by environmental journalist Judith Schwartz. They’ll cover what exactly ecocide is, how enforcement and legal frameworks can act as deterrents, where they’re gaining traction, and how legal teeth can help bolster other conservation and regeneration efforts.
This free webinar is hosted by GBH.
Headline photo courtesy of GBH.
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