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in Browser You are cordially invited to attend this official virtual side
event by Socialist International Women and the Stop Ecocide Foundation In
association with: Stop Ecocide International, C
13:10
CEST (Vienna) - online event
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at
the CCPCJ - Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal
Justice, 16th - 20th May
2022 |
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The
Earth is experiencing massive environmental damage which
is exacerbating the climate crisis and threatening
lives, livelihoods and biodiversity. Some of this
destruction falls under existing environmental crimes,
but much is “collateral damage” on a large scale caused
by corporations in pursuit of profit. Legal sanctions
are under-enforced and usually lead to fines or damages;
these are treated as a cost of doing business. An
international crime of ecocide could criminalise
“unlawful or wanton” acts threatening the most severe
environmental harms, thus strengthening and underpinning
existing regulatory measures being undertaken globally
to protect the environment.
This
session will look at the progress of this legal
initiative and how it can deter reckless destruction,
acting as a guide rail to foster healthier and more
sustainable practices. |
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We
would love you to join us!
Zoom link will be
shared prior to the event with those who register
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Richard
Rogers Partner, Global
Diligence; Executive Director, Climate
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