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2: I would make ECOCIDE an international crime: JoJo Mehta of Stop Ecocide
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In this compelling episode, Gillian welcomes JoJo Mehta, co-founder and Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International. Join us as we explore the pressing concept of 'Ecocide' and its potential recognition as a criminal act under international law. JoJo discusses the transformative impact such legislation could have on environmental practices and the path to sustainable solutions.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding Ecocide:
- Introduction to the concept of 'Ecocide' and its importance.
- Advocating for its recognition as a criminal act under international law.
- Legislation for Environmental Change:
- The need for Ecocide laws to alter harmful environmental practices.
- How such legislation can encourage creative and sustainable solutions.
- Case Study - The UK's HS2 Express Railway:
- Illustrating the potential outcomes under Ecocide laws with the example of the HS2 Express Railway project.
- Discussing how different decision-making could be with such legal guidance.
- Influence Across Sectors:
- The potential impact of Ecocide laws on various sectors including corporate, agriculture, and industrial.
- Exploring how these laws could reshape environmental strategies and responsibilities.
- Ethical Obligations and Natural Regeneration:
- Discussing the ethical responsibilities of corporations in the context of Ecocide laws.
- The role and capacity of natural regeneration as a key element in achieving sustainable goals.
- Optimism for a Sustainable Future:
- JoJo's optimism about the wide-scale impact of Ecocide laws.
- Envisioning their contribution to a sustainable and shared future.
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- JoJo Mehta - Stop Ecocide Website
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