Elma Pollard - 12 Aug 2020 - Ecocide May Become a Crime

The Belgian Ecolo-Groen (Eco-Green) parties have been quick to seize the moment to propose establishing the crime of ‘Ecocide” in Belgium and in the wider international community, following French president Emmanuel Macron’s recent statement in support of a crime of ecocide. Proposals are being forwarded to the International Criminal Court, and the Pope and a number of world leaders are making their voices heard. Elma shares more...