“Ecocide” refers to the long-term damage or destruction of ecosystems. If it sounds dangerous, it is and goes far beyond the threat to plants and animals: millions of people are already affected by the effects, and scientific findings indicate that the number could soon be billions. Environmental crimes committed by unscrupulous corporations are primarily responsible for this.
In many places around the world, people are looking for ways to counteract this destruction. Discuss in this volume
In 24 articles, authors discuss the causes and consequences of ecocides as well as legal and political options for preventing them and punishing them legally. Criticisms of the concept of “criminalization of ecocides” are also discussed. In addition, those affected and activists as well as lawyers, scientists and politicians provide information about how we can get involved against ecocide.
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