Partner event at COP26: Ecocide Law & Financing the Future

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

Japanese businessman Mitsuhiro Komiyaji voices support for ecocide law.

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.

“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.

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.

Dr. Albert X. Kirchmann has 30 years of experience in top management positions, including as CEO and chairman of Daimler Trucks & Buses Asia and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. His is the most recent business voice for ecocide law.