Chief Executive, Royal Scottish geological Society

“We are a part of Nature, not separate from it, and yet we have allowed people to destroy it without consequence – often consciously. 

A law of Ecocide is that consequence – until we give our planet more legal protection, we are only going to see continued destruction.”

Marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, author, lecturer and co-founder of Mission Blue

"There is a real case to be made for recognising ecocide in the International Criminal Court right along with genocide. Our existence is on the line."

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Finland and Honorary President of WWF Finland

"I am dismayed by the destruction of nature I see around me and in the media.
We are a huge number of people who want to stop that. Ecocide must be made a crime in international law."

Co-Founder, A Plastic Planet

“For decades we have used Planet Earth as a treasure chest to plunder, destroying habitats, endangering those we share our home with and giving back nothing but pollution. It’s time mankind realised that this selfish, mindless destruction must be prevented by law. It is murder at the grandest scale. We at A Plastic Planet support this call for a new global law to prevent Ecocide. Our children will judge the actions we take today most harshly.”

Spanish politician and biochemist, Director General of UNESCO from 1987 to 1999. Doctor of Pharmacy and current President of the Fundación Cultura de Paz

"Our societies have to be able to comply with intergenerational obligations. Establishing ecocide as an international crime is essential to create the necessary legal framework to protect planetary life and safeguard the future in peace of current and future generations"

Spanish politician and biochemist, Director General of UNESCO from 1987 to 1999. Doctor of Pharmacy and current President of the Fundación Cultura de Paz

"Our societies have to be able to comply with intergenerational obligations. Establishing ecocide as an international crime is essential to create the necessary legal framework to protect planetary life and safeguard the future in peace of current and future generations"

Author, co-founder of Council of Canadians, Blue Planet Project, and Chair of Board of Food and Water

“Unlimited growth assumes unlimited resources, and this is the genesis of Ecocide. The move to commodify all of nature is the next step in its destruction. The earth is not ours to plunder. Nature has rights as surely as any that exist.”

Founder & Director, The Sustainable Angle

"The destruction of ecosystems and the environment - ecocide - MUST be enshrined as an international crime! The fact that in the 21st century we still debate whether to protect the environment as an end in itself is simply shameful!"

Peace Ambassador, Barrister, Author, Musician

"Personal harmony is the potent droplet with a rippling effect on the ocean of planetary harmony. I believe that an ecocide law will foster harmonious coexistence among humans, animals, plants and the Earth system.”

European Division

“The World Peace Prayer Society welcomes the Law of Ecocide to be recognised as a crime against peace.”

Co-Founder of Scientists For Future& Author

"The number of human victims due to environmental destruction and the advancing climate crisis is increasing more and more. That is why it is only logical to hold those responsible for ecocide liable in the same way as for war crimes."

Co-Founder and Director of The Hamilton Group

“I am convinced that making Ecocide a Crime against Peace will make Heads of State and those who run corporations think very carefully about authorising activities which might lead to major environmental damage.”

Founder of Greenhouse

“Making ecocide an international crime is an essential step towards tackling the global climate crisis. Given the events of the past year, and in the run-up to COP26 and beyond, an ecocide law is the key to holding corporations and governments to account for damaging our planet. The Stop Ecocide campaign plays a crucial role in driving this process forward and it has been inspiring to work alongside such a dedicated and passionate team of women.”

Founder of Liology Institute, Author & Cognitive Historian

"If ecocide were declared a crime by the ICC, this could have a daunting effect on those corporate tyrants who currently know they can get away with devastating the world’s “sacrifice zones” where they are pillaging the earth’s resources for profit."

Chair of Uniting for Peace

“The catastrophic degradation of environment, destruction, damage or loss of ecosystems is happening on a mass scale everyday as more and more carbon emissions are emitted by the ever increasing industrial output in our world. The best way to overcome it is to adopt Polly Higgins proposed Law of Ecocide for the safety of future generations.”

Founder of, Sea First Foundation

"We call our planet Earth, but in fact we should call it "Planet Ocean". Over 70% of the surface itself consists of ocean/sea... it is literally vital that we have a healthy ocean... the Sea First Foundation supports this initiative wholeheartedly. Ecocide law will protect the ocean from the damage and destruction caused by humans."

Educator, author and Executive Director of the International Charter for Compassion

“As stewards of the Earth, we must bear the burden to protect the planet from ecocide. The proverbial clock is ticking, and it is our responsibility right now, to acknowledge and stop acts of environmental injustice locally as well as globally.

Damage to our ecosystems is a violation that is detrimental to the health and existence of all species. We must work together to NAME these crimes as well as those who perpetrate them.”

Co-founder, Gallifrey Foundation

“Today 90% of big fishes are gone, 90% of fish-stocks are overfished; Contrary to popular belief, there aren't plenty of fish in the sea. Stop Ecocide allows us all to speak out to protect the ocean that provides our oxygen, our water and our lifeblood”

Human rights and environmental activist. Former Executive Director Greenpeace International

“Currently, we allow our political and business leaders to get aware with murder. Now is the time to change that. We need direct liability for those who are destroying our future and this planet. We need fast, profound and systemic change. History only moves forward when courageous people get up and act. That’s why I support this citizen’s initiative to recognise ecocide as the crime it is.”

Founder, Planetari

“Thank you for this vital work. It’s unthinkable that we have no laws to prevent killing the life support system that sustains all life on Earth. Tantamount to facilitating suicide, infanticide, genocide – let's work together to stop ecocide and start looking forward to a brighter future!”

Award-winning geneticist, broadcaster, world leader in sustainable ecology, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

"Ecocide is not only a crime against life, it is suicidal for us because we are the apex predator that is utterly dependent on nature's services."