Arctic Circle Assembly 2024 Side Event

Organised by Stop Ecocide International and WWF Finland

Join Finland’s Former Deputy Prime Minister, and Founder of WWF Finland, Pertti Salolainen CBE, in conversation with the inspiring leader of the fastest growing legal movement on the planet, Jojo Mehta, as they discuss the rapid global development of ecocide law, and the power of such an international law to protect the Arctic’s crucial ecosystems. How close are we to having an internationally recognised crime of ecocide? How would such an international law function?

This event will offer an in-depth discussion of the implications and benefits of legislating for ecocide and provide an overview of the ecocide law initiative and the accelerating legislative progress to date, including in the EU. It will provide insights on how legal recognition of ecocide could help protect biodiversity, tackle the climate crisis and support a safe and just transition.

Speakers: 

Pertti Salolainen CBE, Founder of WWF Finland, Former Member of Finnish Parliament

Jojo Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder of Stop Ecocide International