Mass destruction of nature reaches International Criminal Court (ICC) as Pacific island states propose recognition of “ecocide” as international crime.
Summary: Milestone for environmental justice as amendment proposed to the Rome Statute of the ICC to include a crime of ecocide. Vanuatu key sponsor of historic proposal to hold senior officials and decision-makers accountable and punishable for the most severe crimes against the environment The ICC has international jurisdiction to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, […]
