This Choirs for Ecocide Law concert will be preceded by a panel discussion on the current state and future prospects of ecocide law. The panel discussion at Metso Library (Pirkankatu 2, 33210 Tampere) on Wednesday 11 June at 17:00 will also discuss the possibilities of civic engagement through art.

Choirs for Ecocide Law - Choirs for Nature - a major concert at the Tampere Sävel festival in Pyynikkisali, Finland on 11 June at 19:00.

Anni Kytömäki (b. 1980) is a multi-award-winning writer from Hämeenkyrö, who has worked in NGOs and as a musician. Kytömäki's Margarita, published in 2020, was awarded the Finlandia Prize for Fiction. Her latest work, Mirabilis, was published last autumn. Set at the turn of the 19th and 19th centuries, the novel depicts a worldview upheaval in which science shows that man is not the crown of creation.

Ville Niinistö (b. 1976) is a Green MEP and former Minister of the Environment, Chairman of the Green Party and Member of Parliament. As Environment Minister, he pushed through Finland's first Climate Change Act, which set long-term targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. During his term, new nature reserves were established and existing ones expanded, helping to protect Finland's biodiversity.

Sirpa Pietikäinen (b. 1959) is a Coalition Party MEP and former Environment Minister and Member of Parliament. Ms Pietikäinen is known in particular as a defender of environmental issues and human rights. She has highlighted the importance of ecologically sustainable lifestyles, production and consumption in Europe. Pietikäinen has been President of the Martti League since 2018 and President of Mieli ry since 2020.

The discussion will be moderated by Anssi Almgren, Head of Sustainable Development at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. He is a cycling punk musician with a special interest in the potential of learning and art to promote sustainable development.

Como parte de los encuentros motivados por el Día Mundial del Ambiente, la Universidad de Belgrano en Buenos Aires será lugar de celebración de un evento organizado por la propia Universidad, Argentina Sin Ecocidio, AIDPAC y Stop Ecocidio Internacional.

Desde los últimos y devastadores incendios en la Patagonia, el debate sobre la necesidad de incluir una Ley de Ecocidio en el Código Penal argentino está en auge. De hecho el pasado 1 de abril se presentó por primera vez un Proyecto de Ley de Ecocidio en la Cámara de Diputados de la Nación argentina.

El encuentro contará con la participación del Dr. Miguel Ángel Asturias, miembro de Argentina Sin Ecocidio, profesor en la Universidad de Belgrano, Director de AIDPAC, y autor del primer Proyecto de Ley de Ecocidio, que además forma parte de una petición activa en la plataforma Change.org para la criminalización del ecocidio.

Hosts: Universidad de Belgrano, Stop Ecocidio y Argentina sin Ecocidio.

Speakers: Dino Bellorio ClaBot: Decano de la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad de Belgrano; Doctor Miguel Ángel Asturias: Profesor de la UB y autor del primer proyecto para una Ley de Ecocidio en Argentina; Doctor Rodrigo Lledó: Director de Stop Ecocidio para las Américas

En el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, Stop Ecocidio Internacional en habla hispana organiza una jornada de debate junto a AIDIPAC y la Diputada argentina Margarita Stolbizer, para hablar sobre cómo los daños a la Naturaleza podrían ser prevenibles y juzgables por vía penal, con la inclusión de una Ley de Ecocidio en el Código pPenal argentino.

Se analizarán los proyectos de ley de delitos ambientales y ecocidio presentados en Argentina, incluido el Proyecto de Ley de ecocidio presentado recientemente por la Diputada argentina Margarita Stolbizer en la Cámara de Diputados de la Nación de Argentina, y se contará con la participación de voces internacionales que compartirán experiencias de avances en la criminalización del ecocidio en sus países.

PROGRAMA

15:00h. Apertura

Palabras de bienvenida de Margarita Stolbizer.

Presentación de Stop Ecocidio Internacional

Saludo de Jojo Mehta.

15:20h. Aportes desde la experiencia internacional

Moderado por el Dr. RODRIGO LLEDÓ, Director de Stop Ecocidio Internacional para las Américas

PATRICIA WILLOCQ. Directora de Stop Ecocidio Internacional para los países francófonos

RUTH LUQUE. Congresista de la República del Perú.

JULIO CÉSAR ESTRADA. Senador de la República de Colombia.

15:50h. Café y entrega a las legisladoras argentinas de firmas con la petición de una Ley de Ecocidio para Argentina

16:15h. Análisis de los proyectos de ley de delitos ambientales y ecocidio presentados en Argentina

Moderado por el Dr. MIGUEL ÁNGEL ASTURIAS, autor de la primera propuesta nacional de ley de ecocidio

Diputada Nacional ANA CLARA ROMERO.

Senadora Nacional EDITH TERENZI.

Diputada Nacional MARGARITA STOLBIZER.

16:45h. Homenaje al Papa Francisco por el Movimiento Laudato Si’.

Moderator: Rodrigo Lledo
Speakers: Patricia Willocq, Julio César Estrafa: Senador de la República de Colombia, Ruth Luque: Congresista de la República de Perú

Hosts: Stop Ecocidio Américas y Diputada Nacional Margarita Stolbizer

Retransmisión LIVE en Instagram: @stopecocidiooficial

Evening with Jojo Mehta and Pella Thiel
Thursday 22nd May, 17.30–18.30

Kitchen, Division of History, Teknikringen 74D, KTH Campus
Co-hosted with End Ecocide Sweden

On International Biodiversity Day, the 22nd of May, Jojo Mehta will talk about ecocide law and how the proposal of making large scale & severe environmental harm an international crime has gone from radical and visionary, to being discussed by governments around the world and, since last year, formally proposed at the International Criminal Court. After her talk she will be joined by Pella Thiel, co-founder of End Ecocide Sweden for a conversation, followed by a mingle.

Event description by KTH.

Saturday 17th May, 10:25 am
Amadria Conference Park 25/7, Viktora Cara Emina 6

 Panelists:

• Prof. Aleksander Zidanšek, WAAS Fellow and Trustee / Club of Rome

• Dunja Mazzocco Drvar, Director of Nature Protection Program, WWF Adria

• Judy Foster, Head of Operations & International Outreach, Stop Ecocide International

• Maria Cristina Finucci, Architect and Founder of the Garbage Patch State Initiative

Moderator: Prof. Tomislav Meštrović, Global Young Academy, Club of Rome, University North, University of Washington

10th International Symposium of World Centre for Humanist Studies. 'Utopias in progress: Pathways to the Universal Human Nation'

12:30-13:25 GMT (14:30h España / 9:30h Argentina)

On Saturday 10th, Maite Mompó, Director of Stop Ecocide in Spanish, will give a lecture entitled ‘The creation of the international crime of ecocide, a utopia?’, which is part of the thematic block on ‘Social ecology, economy, ecological and climate crisis’ of the 10th International Symposium of the World Centre for Humanist Studies, which will take place from 8 to 11 May under the title 'Utopias in Progress. Pathways to the Universal Human Nation'.

The aim of this symposium is to reveal the structure of the great personal and social crisis that we are currently experiencing, a crisis that is causing profound unease among individuals and peoples, and which has its origins in the economic-social system in place at the global level. The block on "Social ecology, economy, ecological and climate crisis" will include fourteen lectures and a discussion panel that will show the advances developed from different initiatives to overcome the crisis situation and open the way to the so-called Universal Human Nation.

The paper analyses how the idea of establishing ethical and legal responsibility for serious damage to Nature began as a utopia and, little by little, is being accepted by global society and is closer to becoming a reality.

29th April, 17:30 - 19:00

In-person at The Caird Hall
Committee Room 1, Dundee

The Ecocide (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill positions Scotland at the forefront of a fast-growing global movement to criminalise mass environmental destruction. With momentum building for an ecocide amendment to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court—led by nations such as Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji, and the Democratic Republic of Congo—and with the European Union now requiring member states to criminalise offences “comparable to ecocide” under its revised Environmental Crime Directive, the case for prosecuting the most serious environmental harms is rapidly gaining international legitimacy.

This panel will explore how ecocide law—designed to hold the most powerful in society accountable—can support workers and communities by reducing exposure to harmful practices, establishing mechanisms for criminal redress when environmental harm occurs, levelling the playing field for sustainable industries, fostering long-term green job security, and securing Scotland’s position as a global leader in advancing legal protections for the natural world—and for all of us who depend on it for our livelihoods and wellbeing.

Chair/Moderator: Richard Hardy – National Secretary for Scotland and Ireland, Prospect Union; Member, Scotland's Just Transition Commission

Speakers:
Jojo Mehta – Co-Founder & CEO, Stop Ecocide International
Monica Lennon MSP – Scottish Labour and Scottish Co-operative Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland Region
Ryan Morrison – Just Transition Officer, STUC
Stephen Smellie – Member of UNISON's National Executive Council
Laura Young – Climate Activist and Environmental Scientist

ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Cavendish University (Main Campus), Kampala

Tuesday 22nd April, 17:00

This webinar aims to raise awareness about ecocide law progress while strengthening Y4EL's global youth network. It will showcase youth-led advocacy successes, highlight regional initiatives, and build capacity for future advocacy. 

The webinar will emphasize Y4EL's core narrative that "young generations are disproportionately affected by the destruction of our natural world" and that "the escalating crisis of climate change and biodiversity loss will define our lifetimes, yet current legal frameworks fail to hold those responsible for serious environmental damage to account." It will reinforce that "we are all fighting on the same side of this climate war, the side of life, the side of earth" and that youth are not just the future but are "leading the charge" now.

Speakers:

Saoirse Exton
Salsalina Larasati
Mitchelle Peris Mudibo Tendet
Charity Mwabu
Alex Putzer
Mario Galbert

ONLINE: Tuesday 15 April, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Ecocide is the extensive destruction of ecosystems caused by human activity, leading to significant harm to the environment and wildlife. Is it time to make the destruction of nature a criminal act? Our expert panel will explore the ethical, legal and environmental implications of criminalising ecocide, examining how international law can evolve to protect our planet. 

Don't miss this essential conversation on environmental justice and the future of global wildlife. Register to join this free panel discussion.

Thursday, March 27, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CET

In September 2024, Vanuatu, Fiji & Samoa formally submitted a proposed amendment to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Once accepted, it will create a new international crime of ecocide to protect our environment from the worst & most serious harms. What is the new law & what are the transformational opportunities & challenges for UK businesses, finance, farming and for our rivers & seas? How can business adapt to take advantage of the changes it will usher in?

Wednesday March 26th, 19:30 CET / 18:30 GMT

March 19, 17:00 CET

Tuesday , March 11th, 5:20pm GMT

This panel will be moderated by The Economist’s Vijay Vaitheeswaran and an environmental activist Bella Lack, representing the young generation. Each economist will represent their model for the future, with focus on what needs to change to become much more sustainable. Which economic model is the best fit for a sustainable future? Are the different economic models compatible in any way? What’s the path to take?

8th March 2025, 08:30 GMT / 14:30 IST,
Government Law College, Mumbai

Panelists:

Mr. Aditya Raut, Associate Partner, Desai Desai Carrimjee & Mulla

Ms. Jojo Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO, Stop Ecocide International

Mr. Kishu Daswani, Professor, Government Law College, Mumbai

Ms. Nidhi Jamwal, Independent Environmental Journalist

Moderator: Mr. Rohit Bokil, Assistant Professor, Government Law College, Mumbai

5th March 2025, 19:00 CET
IN PERSON: Red de Bibliotecas Municipales de Albacete

Panel discussion with women representing different NGOs that develop humanitarian, human rights and environmental work at local, national and international level.

Wednesday 12th February, 7-8:30pm
The Cat’s Eye, 150 Charles St. W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1K9

Free entry, no registration required.

Wednesday 12 February, 4.30-6pm GMT
Meeting House, University of Sussex (in-person only)

This interactive event will open with a panel discussion on ecocide law, its vital role in advancing environmental and climate justice, and the role the academic community can play in driving meaningful change. This will be followed by a workshop inviting attendees to explore how students and staff can contribute to the conversation on a law against ecocide and the university’s potential role in this global movement.

Panelists:

• Helen Dancer - Associate Professor in Law and Anthropology, University of Sussex

• Lauren Banham - Co-Founder and Program Director, Legal Pact for the Future

• Sue Miller - Head of Global Networks, Stop Ecocide International 

• Matt Montgomery - Head of Sustainability, University of Sussex

No prior registration required.

February 12th, 4 - 6 PM CET
T.M.C. ASSER INSTITUUT,
R.J. SCHIMMELPENNINCKLAAN 20-22, 2517 JN, THE HAGUE

Please join us on Wednesday 12 February for the launch of Ecocide Law Advisory, as well as the Manual on the National Criminalisation of Ecocide.

Ecocide Law Advisory is a partnership between The UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe and Climate Counsel to provide expert legal advice and training on the drafting and implementation of ecocide laws.

The Manual on the National Criminalisation of Ecocide offers solutions to issues raised by the 2024 EU Environmental Crimes Directive to support effective criminalisation of serious environmental harm within the EU.

Initiated and chaired by former Dutch MP Lammert van Raan, the Manual is the product of an international working group, which met during the autumn of 2024. The Manual on the National Criminalisation of Ecocide is a project of Ecocide Law Advisory and De Roos Advocaten.

The programme runs from 4-6 pm, followed by a reception, and is jointly hosted and organised with the Asser Institute.

For more information and registration go to tinyurl.com/ELALaunch

Wednesday 12th February, 9-10:00 am, EST

From Bill C-59 to the Inflation Reduction Act, the legal system has increasingly been used as an agent for change and is instrumental in the fight against climate change. While well-intentioned, some legal action has inadvertently deepened polarization creating a volatile climate landscape across North America. As we witness a rollback of climate change legislation, organizations must reflect on how to ensure future laws and precedents are not only well-intentioned but also well-structured, thoughtfully considered, and built to last. In this GLOBE Unplugged session, explore how we can leverage the legal system, and our right to a healthy environment—a fundamentally bipartisan issue— to create opportunities for unity rather than division. Join us to learn how we can foster the development of deliberate legal approaches and frameworks that benefit both people and the planet."

Speakers:

Carol Liao, Associate Professor, UBC Law

Jojo Mehta, CEO & Co-Founder, Stop Ecocide International

More information coming soon.

February 7, 2025, 09:45 - 18:30 EST
Tsai Auditorium (S-010), 1730 Cambridge Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138

The 2025 TCUP Conference will address how Ukrainians are being denied their right to build (and rebuild) a safe environment due to Russia’s continued aggression. Panels will discuss the geopolitical landscape in which the war is being waged; ecocide and environmental crimes; the (re)built environment, and the landscape of digital technologies contributing to reconstruction. 

2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ecocide and Environmental Crimes
Panelists:
Anna Ackermann, International Institute for Sustainable Development/Ecoaction
Milena Sterio, Case Western Reserve University
Darya Tsymbalyuk, University of Chicago
Jonathon Turnbull, University of Oxford
Moderator: Kristina Hook, Kennesaw State University

4:30-6:00 p.m.
Keynote Lecture: Jojo Mehta, Stop Ecocide International

Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 12:10-1:10pm EST
Columbia Law School | Jerome Greene Hall | Room 107

A live and evolving topic in legal, academic and policy arenas around the world, ecocide law has emerged as a cutting-edge legal initiative aimed at achieving planetary security. In this panel, hosted by the Institute for the Study of Human Rights, legal, diplomatic, historical, and advocacy experts will critically engage with the when, how and why of the drive toward recognition of ecocide as an international crime.

• Nicholas Robinson, Professor of Law, Pace University

• Jojo Mehta, Co-founder & CEO, Stop Ecocide International 

• Anna Maddrick, Legal Advisor on Climate Matters, Permanent Mission of Vanuatu to the UN

• Steven Donziger, Human rights & environmental justice attorney

Moderated by Jackie Dugard, Senior Lecturer, Institute for the Study of Human Rights.

Note: It is prohibited to engage in audio or video recording of any kind during this event. By registering to attend, you indicate your understanding of this policy and agreement to comply.

Wednesday 5th February, 5PM CET

Speakers:

Guillaume Kalonji, Y4EL Africa Core Team Leader

Beth Doherty, Arctic Angels

Paulina Slawek, Student Ambassadors Co-Lead

Clara Tome, Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature - Youth Hub

Moderated by Lea Weimann

Environmental crimes such as deforestation, illegal mining, and industrial pollution continue to threaten ecosystems, human livelihoods, and contribute to climate vulnerability, especially for marginalised communities. Existing legal frameworks often fail to deter these crimes or hold perpetrators accountable.

Ecocide law—a legal framework that prevents and criminalises severe environmental harm—offers a transformative pathway to justice. Recognising ecocide as a crime would enhance protections for both the people and the environment of Southern Africa, while promoting legal accountability at national and regional levels.

Why Participate?

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to shaping a transformative legal framework for environmental governance in the SADC region.

Learn: Gain a clear understanding of what ecocide law is and how it can address ecological destruction, climate change and promote justice. 

Be Heard: Share your insights and experiences to help shape actionable recommendations.

Collaborate: Engage with key decision-makers, legal experts, and civil society to develop strategies for combating environmental crime. 

Drive Change: Play a pivotal role in advocating for the adoption of ecocide law to protect ecosystems and vulnerable communities in Southern Africa.

Oxford Real Farming Conference
January 10th, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Speakers’ Hall

Watching the devastation wrought on our food systems and landscapes can feel overwhelming.

How can we push for meaningful change on a global scale? One promising solution gaining momentum is ecocide as an international criminal law. In September 2024, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Samoa, formally proposed an ecocide amendment to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court signalling a historic step toward holding environmental destruction accountable.

The implementation of ecocide law could transform global food production by deterring harmful practices and creating a fairer playing field for those who farm sustainably and in harmony with nature. Join our panel to explore how this groundbreaking law might drive a powerful shift toward regenerative farming, safeguarding the future of our food and ecosystems for generations to come.

Speakers: Jojo Mehta, Martin Lines, Rob Percival

Chair: Sarah Langford