Panel discussion with interactive Q&A and call to action
Tuesday 10 June, 1530 - 1700

MAMA SHELTER NICE 21 BOULEVARD DE RIQUIER 06300 NICE–FRANCE

This side event will showcase successful youth-led ocean conservation initiatives, while exploring how ecocide law can serve as a powerful tool to prevent harm to marine ecosystems. The event spotlights youth engagement in marine conservation, and the growing movement to recognise ecocide as an international crime that can protect our oceans. It will directly support the implementation of SDG14 by highlighting youth innovation in marine conservation, while proposing additional legal mechanisms to protect the marine environment. The panel features diverse youth initiatives from Stop Ecocide International, the Earth Law Centre, World Youth for Climate Justice, and GARN Youth Hub, among other environmental change-makers and partner youth and environmental organisations.

Organising Partners: Youth for Ecocide Law (Y4EL), Stop Ecocide International, Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature - Youth Hub, World's Youth for Climate Justice, Earth Law Centre, Global Choices/Arctic Angels