Part of WCEL series "The Transformative Power of Law: Addressing Global Environmental Challenges"
Tuesday 6th June 2023, 17:00 London / 18:00 Oslo, Brussels, Bonn / 11:00 Quito / 19:00 Athens, Kyiv
Co-hosted by: World Commission on Environmental Law & Stop Ecocide Foundation
Organized by: Stop Ecocide International
Existing environmental protections are often not adhered to or are poorly enforced. Many states, as well as NGOs, lawyers, academics, scientists, grassroots movements and a growing number of voices in the corporate and finance sectors are speaking out in support of stronger legal frameworks and accountability.
In particular, the legal recognition of “ecocide” (severe and either widespread or long-term harm to ecosystems) as a crime at the international level could go a long way to shifting attitudes and guiding behaviour with regard to the worst threats to the living world.
This event will discuss the progress and relevance of the fast-growing ecocide law initiative in a variety of contexts pertinent to the protection of our planet’s vital ecosystems, drawing together a variety of perspectives.
Speakers:
Dr Christopher Bartlett - Climate Diplomacy Manager, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Vanuatu
Patrick Alley - Co-Founder & Director, Global Witness
Yuliiya Ovchynnykova MP - Member of Parliament, Ukraine
Jojo Mehta - Chair, Stop Ecocide Foundation
Julio Prieto - Environmental & Indigenous’ Rights Lawyer, Ecuador (Chevron case)
Roxane Chaplain - Legal advisor to Marie Toussaint, Member of European Parliament
Fiona Napier - Africa Nature Lead, Climate Champions Team
Moderated by:
Christina Voigt - President, World Commission on Environmental Law