Prof. Philippe Sands KC has won the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, recognised in part for his advocacy for ecocide law. Sands co-chaired the 2021 Independent Expert Panel that formulated the legal definition of ecocide now used in proposals worldwide, including the 2024 push to amend the Rome Statute.

Elizabeth Grenier for DW, 25/06/26

Latin America and the Caribbean are embarking on the drafting of a Model Law on Ecocide designed specifically for Latin American legal systems. 

A participatory process in three phases: a regional public consultation open to all citizens; online technical roundtables by country with legal experts and environmental specialists; and an in-person conference of experts at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, between 29 September and 1 October 2026, where the final text will be drafted.

Econews Editorial team for Econews, 23/06/26

Dani Spizzichino, founder of Stop Ecocide Italy, argues that mass destruction of nature shouldn't be treated as an additional cost of business but as a crime, pointing to growing momentum behind ecocide law. 

Simonetta Sandri for Vita.IT (Italy), 16/06/26

Rodrigo Lledó looks back on his tour of Latin America and the Caribbean, which took him to the fourth Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement (COP4), the First Conference on the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta (Colombia) and the Fifth Meeting of the Alliance of Environmental Legal Clinics of Latin America and the Caribbean, where he presented, alongside Victor Rujano, coordinator of Stop Ecocide Int. for the Spanish-speaking world, the key ideas of the Model Law on Ecocide for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Rodrigo Lledó for Econews, 16/06/26

Anna Maddrick, Legal Adviser on Climate for the Permanent Mission of Vanuatu to the UN, writes that geoengineering technologies are advancing without an agreed upon accountability framework. She argues that ecocide law offers a credible way to govern their development.

Anna F. Maddrick for Earth.org, 12/06/26

Najah Ahmed, Deputy Chairperson of the Mauritius National Human Rights Commission, writes that Mauritius joins a growing group of states in treating ecocide as a crime. She frames the new law as a human rights measure, arguing that a healthy environment is foundational to human wellbeing.

Najah Ahmed for L’express Mu (Mauritius), 27/05/26

Michael Nicholson writes that the new ecocide law in Belgium is a positive step forward for the country while also offering a model for other countries to introduce similar legislation. 

Michael Nicholson for Institute for European Environmental Policy (UK), 21/05/2026

Mauritius introduces an amendment to its Environment Act 2024, making ecocide a criminal offence. As a Small Island Developing State, it is particularly vulnerable to environmental threats, which highlights the law’s significance for the country’s environmental protection efforts. 

Celine Bellouard & Shrivan Dabee for Mondaq, 13/05/2026

Stuart Spray discusses the latest developments in the movement to make mass environmental destruction, ecocide, a crime. Speaking to SEI’s Jojo Mehta, and drawing on other legal experts such as Gerard Forlin KC, Paulo Busse and Alexa Culver, he traces the momentum and potential of ecocide law.

Stuart Spray for ENDS Report, 12/05/2026

Legal scholar Imran Wahab writes that making mass harm to nature a serious crime would inspire a shift in environmental accountability, ensuring that clear red lines prevent the most serious ecological harms before they occur. Not only would it protect vital ecosystems, it would also promote climate resilience, safeguard livelihoods, and ensure that development can occur within healthy limits.

Md. Imran Wahab for Legal Service India, 23/04/2026

María Elorza Saralegui speaks to legal experts, including Kate Mackintosh, about the powerful definition of ecocide established by the Independent Expert Panel in 2021 which is forming the basis of ecocide law proposals worldwide.

María Elorza Saralegui for WOXX (Luxemburg), 23/04/2026

Florence Cleaveau-Roy explores why legal experts believe that there is so much untapped potential to leverage criminal law for environmental protection.

Florence Claveau-Roy for CBC (Canada), 22/04/2026

The DRC’s Environment Minister Marie Nyange Ndambo writes that ecocide law would shift incentives away from short-term exploitation and toward sustainable, accountable development.

Marie Nyange Ndambo for Financial Times, 22/04/2026

Analyses the significance of Mauritius establishing ecocide as a domestic crime. Namely, its potential as a deterrent, shifting decision-making towards sustainable practices. She also notes that its introduction signals a shift toward an eco-centric legal framework where all of nature is considered to be inherently valuable and deserving of legal standing.

Valentine Mayer for L’express Maurice, 19/04/2026

Argues that the Mariana dam collapse highlights the need for ecocide law. British courts found BHP liable for the collapse of the Fundão dam in Mariana, yet the ruling led to no individual legal consequences for the most senior decision makers involved in causing the catastrophe. 

Pricila Cardoso de Aquino for Valor Economico, 15/04/2026

Maite Mompó speaks about the progress towards classifying ecocide as a crime at both international and national levels, and Spain’s current favourable position in relation to taking the lead on global recognition of ecocide as a crime.

Noticias positivas, 15/04/2026

Traces how the 2021 ecocide definition developed by the Independent Expert Panel (convened by the Stop Ecocide Foundation) has become the basis for legislative efforts worldwide.

Imran Wahab for Legal Service India, 01/04/2026

Examines how the ongoing conflict in the Gulf is causing environmental harm, from toxic "black acidic rain" following refinery strikes, to oil spill risks in the Persian Gulf, and attacks on desalination plants that supply drinking water to over 100 million people.

Aisha Al-Sarihi and Naser Alsayed for Arab Gulf Institute, 01/04/2026

Connection live from Costa Adeje with the director of Stop Ecocide International Spanish-speaking division, Maite Mompó, to discuss the link between ecocide and corruption, and how wars impact the environment. She also shares her thoughts on Cuna del Alma, and the progress being made.

“La Llamada del Corruptómetro”, 28/03/2026

Journalist Patricia Ruiz Guevara reflects on the history and motivations behind the movement to criminalise ecocide: “Ecocide is not an internationally recognised crime, but the geopolitical context seems to be crying out for it.” The article also includes comments made by Maite Mompó in an interview with the publication.

Patricia Ruiz Guevara for El Confidencial, 27/03/26