Ecocide Law

Ecocide Law refers to legal frameworks aimed at holding individuals or corporations accountable for extensive environmental destruction that can severely harm ecosystems and human communities. It seeks to recognize large-scale environmental damage, such as deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity loss, as a crime similar to genocide or war crimes. The goal is to provide legal recourse for affected communities and to promote environmental protection by deterring harmful practices through potential criminal penalties. The movement is gaining traction internationally, with advocates pushing for its inclusion in established legal systems like the International Criminal Court.