Organised by Stop Ecocide International, Gallifrey Foundation & Seas at Risk

3rd October 2024, 14:00 - 15:30
European Parliament SPAAK 7c50

The ocean, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, is essential for life, regulating the climate, producing oxygen, and supporting 80% of life on this planet.

However, it faces escalating threats from pollution, deep-sea mining, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. This event will delve into how criminalising ecocide—defined as the large-scale destruction of ecosystems—could serve as a powerful legal mechanism to combat these threats. With the EU already recognising comparable offences under the revised Environmental Crimes Directive, we will explore how ecocide laws could deter harmful practices and safeguard marine environments.

Speakers:

• MEP Emma Fourreau

• MEP Isabella Lövin

• Matthew Gianni, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition

• Sue Miller, Stop Ecocide International

• Farah Obaidullah, The Ocean and Us

• Simon Holmström, Seas At Risk

This event is free and open to the wider public. Interpretation between French and English will be provided. Refreshments will be provided.

Register now before September 27th if you need accreditation to enter the Parliament.