Ecocide Law Reaches the UN Security Council

During the meeting, Professor Charles C. Jalloh of the University of Miami Law School and member of the UN International Law Commission stated that severe environmental damage should be prohibited as a crime under international and national laws. Jalloh, who served on the Independent Expert Panel that developed the legal definition of ecocide, noted that […]

Governments vote for recognition of ecocide at world’s largest conservation congress

The motion passed with a clear majority of votes cast by states and government agencies, and an overwhelming majority among NGOs and Indigenous Peoples organisations*. Motion 061 called on states to recognise ecocide as a serious crime in national and international law and recommended that States Parties to the Rome Statute evaluate an amendment to […]

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 […]

Green steel producer Stegra speaks up for ecocide law

As Stegra says, cleaning up heavy industry, which is responsible for 40% of all global CO₂ emissions, is key for tackling the climate crisis. The steel industry alone accounts for more than 7% of the world’s CO₂ emissions. Stegra is leading the way, setting up Europe’s first new steel mill in 50 years. They are […]

‘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 […]