April 22nd, 11:00-12:30 Central African Time (CAT)

The Earth Co-Existence Initiative (ECI) and Youth for Ecocide Law will co-host an international webinar on 22 April 2026 to explore ecocide law and youth-led advocacy for its recognition in Zimbabwe. The webinar will bring together Zimbabwean, regional, and international perspectives on ecocide law and environmental accountability. It aims to raise awareness, educate participants, and catalyze youth-driven advocacy for the recognition of ecocide law in Zimbabwe.

Moderator:

Tafadzwa Mvududu - Media and Communication, Lead Earth Co-Existence Initiative

Speakers:

Ignatious Kudakwashe Maeresa - Founder and Executive Director, Earth Co-Existence Initiative (ECI) & Stop Ecocide Zimbabwe

Niccolò Delporto - Head of Events & Core Team member, Youth for Ecocide Law

Linda Masudze - Legal Officer, Environmental Management Agency Zimbabwe

Guillaume Kalonji - Africa Coordinator, Stop Ecocide International

Rumbidzai Crofate - Systems Administrator, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and Regional Coordinator, CITES Global Youth Network Regional Coordinator

Chiyedza Heri - Founder, Ubuntu Alliance and Member, Ecocide law strategy group Zimbabwe