Ecocide: Anatomy of a Criminal Law in the Making

Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 12:10-1:10pm

A live and evolving topic in legal, academic and policy arenas around the world, ecocide law has emerged as a cutting-edge legal initiative aimed at achieving planetary security. In this panel, hosted by the Institute for the Study of Human Rights, legal, diplomatic, historical, and advocacy experts will critically engage with the when, how and why of the drive toward recognition of ecocide as an international crime.

  • Nicholas Robinson, Professor of Law, Pace University
  • Jojo Mehta, Co-founder & CEO, Stop Ecocide International 
  • Anna Maddrick, Legal Advisor on Climate Matters, Permanent Mission of Vanuatu to the UN
  • Steven Donziger, Human rights & environmental justice attorney
Moderated by Jackie Dugard, Senior Lecturer, Institute for the Study of Human Rights.
 
Light lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis.