Ecocide Law Alliance

Business leader op-ed: Bring Environmental Criminals to Justice

April 24, 2025

In an op-ed published by Aktuell Hållbarhet on Earth Day, April 22nd, business leaders urge the government to take a stand on ecocide law, and to advocate internationally so that mass environmental destruction becomes a criminal offence with global reach.

Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association

April 3, 2025

“Ecocide legislation feels like an obvious step,” says Ellen Einebrant, CEO of the Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association. Read more.

First Japanese business supporter

April 1, 2025

Japanese businessman Mitsuhiro Komiyaji voices support for ecocide law.

Joining forces globally

March 31, 2025

Joining forces globally is effective and gives immense power to drive change. This was one of the conclusions at a seminar on March 10, hosted by law firm Lindahl in Gothenburg in collaboration with the Ecocide Law Alliance, to discuss the value for businesses of making ecocide – mass environmental destruction – a criminal offense under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. Photo shows two of the speakers: Leif Johansson and Göran Eriksson.

Business leaders demand for global ecocide law – DN

March 19, 2025

“The business community wants global rules. Without them, there is a risk of exporting environmental problems – and environmental crimes – to a country with weaker legislation”, says Göran Eriksson, CEO of The Port of Gothenburg. Read the article in major Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter.

First Ukrainian business takes a stand for ecocide law

March 17, 2025

Griffon Socks is a creative designer sock brand from Kharkiv, founded by Ukrainian couple Mariia and Denys. Despite the full-scale invasion, they remain in Kharkiv, continuing their work. They believe ecocide should be a crime.

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