Pacific islands want ecocide to become a crime — here’s why NZ should support the proposal

Written By Sparrow Park

“The recent proposal by Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa to recognise ecocide is timely and could provide a global framework of accountability for environmental damage. For Aotearoa New Zealand, this is a chance to champion a progressive legal response and show leadership in the region.”

Nathan Cooper and Leilani Tuala-Warren for Greenpeace, 18/09/24

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