Broad Swedish Parliamentary Support for Ecocide Law
Broad Political Support for Ecocide Representatives from all non-government parties are calling for ecocide to be criminalised as a stand-alone international crime, demonstrating remarkable cross-party agreement on environmental protection. All parties in opposition— Sweden’s largest political party the Social Democrats, the Centre Party, the Green Party, and the Left Party—have proposed adding mass environmental destruction […]
Why is international ecocide law so important to business?
Left to right: Vinge’s CEO and managing partner Louise Brorsson Salomon, partner and moderator Johan Cederblad, Eva-Maj Mühlenbock, former chair of the Swedish Bar Association Highlights from the seminar Fair Rules for All Nina Macpherson, Chair of Ecocide Law Alliance, emphasised the need for fair competition: companies that strive to act responsibly […]
‘A Sustainable Tomorrow’ Features Ecocide Law
A Platform for Change For its 12th event, A Sustainable Tomorrow (AST) brought together 35,000 participants in hubs across four countries, creating an unprecedented platform for dialogue about societal challenges. Among the diverse voices calling for action across a broad range of sustainability issues, the Ecocide Law Alliance’s participation highlighted a crucial legal pathway […]
Swedish Business Leaders Unite Behind Ecocide Law
At a panel discussion held during the Almedalen political week, representatives from major Swedish companies including Scania (global player in truck and bus manufacturing), SPP (major occupational pension fund), Swedbank (top three of Sweden’s commercial banks), and Volvo Buses (one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers), the Swedish Recycling Industries Association, The Swedish Confederation of […]
Ecocide Law Alliance Welcomes UP
Creating Fair Business Competition UP’s decision to join the Alliance demonstrates how progressive companies understand that environmental protection creates the foundation for fair competition and long-term business viability. Lawrence Masle, CEO of UP THERE, EVERYWHERE, articulated a compelling business case: “Causing serious environmental damage with knowledge of the consequences also undermines many sustainable businesses. An international […]
Flower supports ecocide law
By combining cutting-edge software technology with flexible energy assets, Flower is facilitating the renewable energy systems of tomorrow. With a focus on rapid expansion into selected European markets, Flower is breaking new ground towards a fossil-free energy system, enabling clean energy to power society. “At Flower, we’re working to speed up the transition to a […]
Stellar line-up in Almedalen
Ellen Einebrant, CEO, the Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association; Johanna Fager Wettergren, Head of Sustainability, Swedbank; David Frydlinger, Partner, Cirio law firm; Charlotta Helge, Head of Social Policy, TCO (Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees); Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Head of Sustainability, SPP; Fredrik Nilzén, Head of Sustainability, Scania; Karin Nilsson, Expert on environmental policy, Svenskt Näringsliv (Confederation […]
Historic decision by Sweden’s biggest political party
Stockholm, Sweden – In a historic move, Sweden’s biggest political party, the Social Democrats (Socialdemokraterna), has officially decided to push for an international ecocide law, signaling a major step forward in the global effort to make large-scale environmental destruction a crime under international law. The decision was taken by the party’s highest decision-making body, the S-congress, […]
Kivra supports ecocide law
Kivra is a place where you can gather your important documents digitally such as letters, invoices and receipts. Secure, accessible, and good for the environment. Kivra is owned by 41an Invest (Karl-Johan Persson and Stefan Krook), FAM (owned by the three largest Wallenberg Foundations), the board of directors, and personnel. “Supporting initiatives like the […]
GodEl and GodFond – new business voices for ecocide law
“The environment knows no national borders. Harm done to mother nature in one part of the world is not only of local concern, but to mankind as a whole. This is why global cooperation and strong frameworks are needed. Ecocide-legislation must be seen in this light,” says Christian Heger, CEO, GodFond i Sverige […]
