4/20/2026 01:00 pm (GMT)
Hosted by: MLA College / University of Plymouth
Language: English
Environmental protection does not happen by chance. It is shaped, enabled, and enforced through law. From international treaties to domestic criminal accountability, environmental law plays a critical role in translating sustainability commitments into real-world protection for ecosystems and communities.
In this webinar, Victor Rujano Bautista, environmental lawyer and Spanish Coordinator at Stop Ecocide International, will explore how environmental law functions as a key pillar of sustainable development. With over a decade of legal experience spanning criminal law, criminology, and human rights, Victor brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to environmental protection and justice.
His career combines legal practice with environmental advocacy, from directing civil society initiatives promoting the right to a healthy environment in Venezuela to contributing to the global movement to recognise ecocide as an international crime. Currently, he is also pursuing the MSc Global Sustainable Development with MLA College, further strengthening his expertise in sustainability at a global level.
Drawing on this diverse experience, Victor will examine how legal frameworks can move beyond policy declarations to deliver accountability, justice, and long-term environmental security.
The session will connect legal tools such as environmental rights, strategic litigation, and emerging concepts like ecocide with the broader goals of sustainable development, offering practical, real-world insights for students, practitioners, and sustainability professionals alike.
Moderator: Disha Thakur, Student Recruitment & Conversion Manager at MLA College
Speaker: Victor Rujano Bautista