What is Ecocide? A jury will decide tomorrow whether two CEO’s have committed the crime of Ecocide.
Ecocide is the crime that protects the Earth’s right to life; it is a crime to destroy the Earth – a crime against humanity, nature and future generations, a crime against peace.
You can watch the trial live online at SKY and you can come to the UK Supreme Court which will be open to the public as well.
When: Friday 30th September 2011, 9am – 5pm
Where: UK Supreme Court, Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1
Online: http://news.sky.com/home/supreme-court – click on Supreme Court LIVE
Begonia is a specialist in Environmental Law, governance and negotiation. Her career now spans 20 years having started as an environmental lawyer in the City. She is a dually qualified UK Solicitor and Spanish Abogada who provides legal advice, trains professionals and carries out complex research in the areas of International and EU environmental law. She also advises on treaty negotiations and implementation of EU law. Begonia has advised UNEP, UNDP, the European Commission, DEFRA and DOENI. She also advises industry and NGOs on environmental policy and regulation. BREXIT negotiations is her current area of specialism.
