Podcasts about stop ecocide international

The head of Stop Ecocide International has spoke to FRANCE 24 from the UN Ocean Conference in the south of France about the need to legally recognise crimes against the environment as serious crimes. Jojo Mehta jointly founded the organisation back in 2017 with the aim of using the law to make destructive practices illegal. She says we don't take damage to the environment seriously enough, and that her aim is to be able to hold individuals accountable for their environmental crimes. She spoke to us in Perspective.

In this conversation, Jojo Mehta, the head of Stop Ecocide International, discusses the concept of ecocide, its definition, and the importance of criminalizing severe environmental harm. She shares her journey into environmental advocacy, the global legislative progress, and the role of international law in addressing ecocide. The discussion highlights the cultural shifts needed to recognize the seriousness of ecological destruction and the potential impact of US politics on the movement. Mehta emphasizes the need for a global acknowledgment of ecocide as a serious crime and outlines future milestones for advocacy efforts. Takeaways Ecocide refers to severe and long-term harm to ecosystems. Criminalizing ecocide aims to create a moral stigma against environmental harm. Legislation is moving forward in various jurisdictions to address ecocide. International law can elevate serious environmental crimes to a new level of seriousness. Cultural shifts are necessary to recognize the value of nature. Ecocide law could restore the International Criminal Court's intended role. The US's non-membership in the ICC limits its influence on ecocide law. Advocacy for ecocide law is gaining momentum globally. The coalition of victim countries is crucial for advancing ecocide law. Future milestones include expanding diplomatic conversations and legal frameworks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop Ecocide International‘s goal is to create a new international Crime of Ecocide (long-standing, wide-sclae, severe damage to the environment) within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court where it would sit alongside the crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression as one of the “crimes against peace”, which are those crimes which are considered to be most serious by humankind. Sue Miller is Head of global networks where her distinctive role is to help seed and socialize the concept of “Ecocide” in as many communities as possible. Sue explains that when people are introduced to the term “Ecocide” and its meaning they can't believe that this doesn't exist anyway – that there is no law that protects earth from large scale damage already. So why do crimes against earth, which at the end affect every single one of us, take much more hard work and push to be acknowledged as the crimes they are? Perhaps the lack of political will and the assumption that environmental protection will somehow detract from people's lives?   You will also find out what happens once countries decide to include Ecocide into their legislature and rules of law. Let us imagine the changes and shifts that would be happening in a world/economies/societies where crimes against Earth are recognized, tried in courts of law and made an ARRESTABLE offense… While you will never be able to bring round all companies it is hopeful to hear that more and more are realizing that business as usual is not an option anymore – change seems to be happening.   We hope you enjoy this Talk ☀

This month we are honored to be joined by Jojo Mehta from Stop Ecocide International, which is an international advocacy organization with the goal of making ecocide a crime. Jojo gives us insight into the continuous thread throughout her life that led her to this work. Her “outrage” moment was when she learned about fracking. Her work in the anti-fracking community introduced her to the late Polly Higgins, with whom she co-founded Stop Ecocide International. Jojo gives us insight into what kind of gross environmental harms which fall under the umbrella of ecocide. The Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide describes it as "unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused by those acts". This definition focuses on the potential results of the activity in question which creates a kind of reality check. It is not exactly what you do but how you do it, how much you do it, and where you do. It is any instance where the net results of what ones does results in gross damage to the environment. This would force this companies to look at their activities on the ground to assess their activities and whether they are at risk of committing ecocide through their activities. This conversation goes deep and takes us to so many different angles of criminalizing environmental destruction.  Want to learn more about Jojo? https://www.stopecocide.earth/jojo-mehta-profile Want to learn more about Stop Ecocide International and the work they are undertaking? https://www.stopecocide.earth/

If you listened to last week's interview w. Jem Bendell and wondered, "What on Earth do I do now?" And you weren't up for moving to Bali and getting collapse ready by starting a self-sufficient permaculture farm...we've got you! This week's episode is about practical action being taken right now to protect the rights of Nature. Clare is sitting down with two can-do women, fashion designer Lucy Tammam and Stop Ecocide International's Jojo Mehta to decode one of the topics of the moment, ecocide law. You might have noticed this idea gaining momentum. Ecocide refers to the mass damage and destruction of ecosystems – severe harm to nature which is widespread or long-term. The idea is to criminalise it. And it's happening! It's become national law in several countries with many more discussing it. In March, the EU passed a law that criminalises actions 'comparable to ecocide' - a revolutionary legal development; the first law of its kind to be adopted by a political entity with substantial global influence. In September, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa submitted a proposal to the International Criminal Court for recognition of ecocide as a crime. What does all this mean for fashion? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jojo Mehta is the Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International. https://www.stopecocide.earth/

Can our national and international legal systems be harnessed in service of life, to put the brakes on the worst excesses of capitalism and slow the annihilation of our eco-sphere?  Stop Ecocide International exists explicitly to make this happen and this week, we talk to Jojo Mehta, co-founder and Executive Director of the movement. If we're going to stop capitalism's harms to the planet, we have to build road blocks into the current system that will be recognised by those who make the harms happen and one of the key ways to do this is to criminalise activities that are wiping out the future in real time - if we're using Joanna Macy's concept of the Three Pillars of the Great Turning, this is one of the most effective Holding Actions imaginable (the other two pillars are 'Systems Change' and 'Shifting in Consciousness', which we explore in many other episodes. Today, though, we're exploring this ultimate Holding Action and our guest is right at the forefront of this. Jojo Mehta is co-founder and Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International (SEI)  which she and the late pioneering barrister Polly Higgins (1968-2019) set up in 2017.  SEI is the driving force at the heart of the growing global movement to make ecocide an international crime. Their core work is supporting diplomatic progress and fostering global cross-sector support for this. To this end, they collaborate with diplomats, politicians, lawyers, corporate leaders, NGOs, indigenous and faith groups, influencers, academic experts, grassroots campaigns and individuals, positioning themselves with great clarity at the meeting point of legal evolution, political traction and public narrative. As a result, they are uniquely placed to track, support and amplify the global conversation. This conversation took us in many directions, exploring the legal implications of the law, but beyond it to the potential it has to counter the iniquities of the States Investor Dispute Settlements and how it could bolster Indigenous groups seeking protections for their ancestral lands.  We looked at the ways the law is being framed and where it and laws like it have already been enacted, how it's progressing in the International Criminal Court and what the ultimate aims are in using it as a deterrent, but also as a cover for those in the extractive, destructive industries - which, let's face it, is pretty much every industry - who want to act, but are constrained by their requirement to push always for profit regardless of the impact on people and planet.  Those who drive them may not care about the little people - you and me - but they care about themselves and if they face actual gaol terms, then their incentive structures become quite different. As Daniel Schmachtenberger so often says, 'Show me the incentives and I'll show you the outcome' - Stop Ecocide International exists radically to shift the incentive structure and it's making real headway.  If you despair about the ways we can change the trajectory of the system, if you think our chances of veering the bus away from the cliff's edge are small, then this is the spark of light you need in the gloom - it's genuinely encouraging. Stop Ecocide International Ltd https://www.stopecocide.earth/stop-ecocide-international-ltdStop Ecocide Foundation https://www.stopecocide.earth/sefIndependent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide https://bell-harmonica-g83z.squarespace.com/legal-definitionSEI on Twitter  https://x.com/EcocideLawJJo on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jojo-mehta/Stop Ecocide Film on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZw0HWM9n8IGuardian Article:  https://www.theguardian.com/law/article/2024/sep/09/pacific-islands-ecocide-crime-icc-proposal

"I love this term biophilia, because it's this, in a sense, it's a love of nature in a word, isn't it? And I had this beautiful description recently of what it actually means to love something or to love someone. In very plain terms, it means to include that person or that thing's interests as one's own." Jojo Mehta, Co-founder, Stop Ecocide International.For me Biophilic Design has the potential to heal more than just physical and mental health of people, it has the potential to help heal our earth too. If we implemented Biophilic Design in cities for instance, we can help mitigate climate change, even just by planting more trees which is a Biophilic Design solution, we increase tree canopy cover, increase biodiversity, mitigate flooding. There are many more, from creating Blue cities with cleaner rivers and waterways to planting on roofs and sides of buildings helping reduce the need to switch on air conditioning units in the summer and heating in the winter, which in turn reduces energy consumption. Also, as interior designers we specify more natural materials, reducing plastic, are more considerate of what textiles are made of and originate from.With our global temperature reaching a danger point, we need to do all we can as designers, architects, fit out managers and anyone who works in the built environment at any point.Today we have got the amazing Jojo Mehta with us on the podcast. Jojo is CEO and co-founder of Stop Ecocide International (SEI), the hub of the global movement to create a new international crime of ecocide to protect the Earth from the worst acts of environmental damage, a movement that is gaining significant political traction. She co-founded SEI with the visionary lawyer, Polly Higgins, who died in 2019, having devoted the final decade of her life to the cause.We explore and put into context just WHY we need to do more as designers, seize every opportunity we can to create better environments, not just for people, but for planet too and also how Biophilic Design is an essential part of the solution.Jojo Mehta is the CEO and co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, the organization working to create a new international crime of "ecocide" to protect the environment from severe damage. The goal of ecocide law is to hold companies and governments accountable for the worst acts of environmental destruction, similar to how genocide and war crimes are treated as international crimes.Jojo explains that ecocide law aims to shift the mindset around the environment, moving away from the perception of nature as an infinite resource to be exploited, towards a more holistic, interconnected view. By making severe environmental damage a crime, it would force decision-makers to consider the consequences of their actions on the natural world.She sees ecocide law as a crucial tool to complement initiatives like biophilic design, which seeks to reconnect people with nature through the built environment.Designers, architects, and others in the built environment sector have a vital role to play, not just in implementing biophilic principles, but in advocating for the legal frameworks that can drive systemic change.Individuals can get involved by raising awareness of ecocide law in their personal and professional networks, encouraging its inclusion in policy discussions and industry publications. Jojo emphasizes the importance of building a broad conversation around the need for such legislation, as politicians are more likely to act when there is clear public support.Ultimately, Jojo envisions a world where people and nature are deeply interconnected, with decisions made with the wellbeing of the natural world in mind.She believes that by aligning our laws and cultural attitudes with this biophilic worldview, we can begin to heal the damage done and create a more sustainable future.Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

A conversation with Jojo Mehta, executive director of Stop Ecocide International, about making ecocide a crime, something you can get arrested for and end up in prison. How do we get it from a discussion in lawyer circles and academic circles into international criminal law? And why is it going much faster over the last 5 years than anyone has expected?Law: an area we rarely touch but has the potential to shift our food and agriculture system, and many other systems, completely. Making ecocide a crime. Ecocide is broadly understood to mean mass damage and destruction of ecosystems – severe harm to nature which is widespread or long-term. Turning ecocide into a crime, most likely it would also over time change our consciousness and get ecocide into the realm of things you simply don't do. What is even more fascinating is that large companies actually want this, so it creates a level playing field.This episode offers a rare glimpse into the crossroads of legal innovation and climate activism that could forever alter our relationship with the Earth. We examine the extraordinary momentum gained by movements such as Extinction Rebellion and youth-led climate strikes as well as we pay tribute to the late Polly Higgins, a tireless advocate whose vision of legal reform continues to inspire action. Unveiling the intricate dance of defining ecocide, this conversation brings to light the necessity of a legal framework adaptable to the evolving methods of environmental harm, forecasting a world where atrocities against nature are no longer tolerated.---------------------------------------------------Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and benefits on www.gumroad.com/investinginregenag. Support our work:Share itGive a 5-star ratingBuy us a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture----------------------------------------------------More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/jojo-mehtaFind our video course on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/course.----------------------------------------------------The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.https://foodhub.nl/en/opleidingen/your-path-forward-in-regenerative-food-and-agriculture/Support the showFeedback, ideas, suggestions? - Twitter @KoenvanSeijen - Get in touch www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.comJoin our newsletter on www.eepurl.com/cxU33P! Support the showThanks for listening and sharing!

Jojo Mehta is the co-founder of Stop Ecocide International. https://www.stopecocide.earth/

In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 17, discussing the Mystery Babylon. Once again I go into a rant about the 2024 WEF spearheaded by Klaus Schwab. A speaker at the World Economic Forum (WEF) conference in Davos, Switzerland recently called for “ecocide” laws that would punish crimes against nature in the same way genocide is prosecuted. Jojo Mehta, the co-founder and CEO of Stop Ecocide International, compared the side effects of farming, fishing, and energy production to mass murder and torture. Her organization is currently working with diplomats, politicians, corporations, NGOs, and academics to advocate for the recognition of such acts of “ecocide” as serious crimes.I believe we can say with some confidence that the great harlot of Revelation 17 represents all forms of idolatry. This includes both the false beliefs themselves and the people who follow them. Ultimately then, the harlot represents all of the unbelievers of the world.  This idea that harlotry symbolizes the unbelieving world fits well with the observation above that a harlot is like a trap. Regarding unbelievers, Paul wrote in 2 Tim 2:25-26 “Yahweh may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.”Of course, many other kingdoms have been linked with idolatry, but for the sake of describing this future kingdom, Revelation uses the specific idolatrous kingdom of Babylon. It then goes on to make 2 points about the harlot, in relation to her connection with Babylon(1) She is called the “Mother of Harlots”What could this mean? The imagery is that of one harlot who gave birth to other harlots. Keep in mind that harlotry represents idolatry. Also, giving birth symbolizes being the origin or source.From this, we see that her connection with Babylon is in some sense an idolatry that became the source of other idolatries. In this case, Babylon must refer to some idolatrous kingdom in the distant past that gave birth to other forms of idolatry that have propagated since then.(2) She is “drunk with the blood of the saints and the witnesses of Jesus”What could this mean? Being “drunk with the blood” of people can only mean being responsible for their murders, and her two groups of victims are “saints” and “witnesses of Yahshua Messiah”. These two groups are also identified as the end-times martyrs (Rev 6:9, 11, Rev 12:7, Rev 14:12) during the great tribulation (Rev 12:11, 17, Rev 13:7), especially since we observe that this harlot and Babylon will be destroyed by Yahweh at the conclusion of the end times to avenge the saints (Rev 18:20, 24, Rev 19:2).From this, we see that the harlot's connection with Babylon is in some sense responsible for the murder of saints up through the end times. In this case, Babylon must refer to idolatrous kingdoms that will cause the murders of saints and Christians, We observe then that Revelation is using the Babylon metaphor to describe a kingdom with dual associations with idolatry, such that it refers both to the ancient past (as the source of idolatries) and also to the future (as murderers of end-times Christians). These Two Babylons are discussed below:Babylon #1 – The Mother of HarlotsBabylon #2 – The Murderer of ChristiansHave any questions? Feel free to email me at keitner@netzero.net

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. Follow the show: You can follow ‘If I Ruled the World' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred platform of choice.   Connect with our guest: JoJo Mehta - Stop Ecocide Website   Follow Gillian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillians_voice/ Website: https://www.gillianburkevoice.com/   What would you do if you ruled the world? If you have any insights or feedback on today's episode or you have an idea for how the world could be a better place, drop me an email on podcast@gillianburkevoice.com   A final thank you to our wonderful sponsors **Triodos Bank UK** for making this podcast happen, and to The Wildlife Trusts for their continued support.   Produced by Soundquake Edited by Jake-Lee Savage

In the inaugural episode of Gillian Burke's podcast, 'If I Ruled the World,' she shares the purpose and planned trajectory of the series. The podcast aims to explore ideas around system change, engaging with change makers across various sectors to discuss how they would enact positive change if they ruled the world. The podcast intends to delve into how different sectors can contribute to making the world a better place, examining the interconnectedness of human and natural worlds. Burke also introduces Triodos Bank UK, the podcast's sponsor, and shares her excitement about her first guest, Jojo Mehta, the Co-Founder and director of Stop Ecocide International.   Follow the show: You can follow ‘If I Ruled the World' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred platform of choice.   Follow Gillian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillians_voice/ Website: https://www.gillianburkevoice.com/   What would you do if you ruled the world? If you have any insights or feedback on today's episode or you have an idea for how the world could be a better place, drop me an email on podcast@gillianburkevoice.com   A final thank you to our wonderful sponsors Triodos Bank UK for making this podcast happen, and to The Wildlife Trusts for their continued support.   Produced by Soundquake Edited by Jake-Lee Savage

i've always been comforted and relaxed by sounds that gradually slow downTRANSCRIPTION OF EPISODE(bell and breath)Slowing down sounds slow me down(layering of slowing down soundscape compositions from my simplesoundscapes podcast (2016-2019: e06 cycles (from first generation, not published) e42 fidget - ah, let us pay attention for a minute or two to the spinninge42fidget - red, yellow and bluee109 lake - slow slower stope11 arrival - the modulation of propeller as metaphor)Do slowing down sounds slow you down? CREDITSThis episode really does help me slow down. I hope it has a similar effect for you. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this episode. (including all the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation and infrastructure that make this podcast possible).My gesture of reciprocity for this episode is to the Stop Ecocide International. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHere is a link for more information on season 5. Please note that, in parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays for those frightened by the ecological crisis'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also. please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on April 2, 2024

Ensuring that we amplify marginalised voices is essential for promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social progress, which is something we talk about with Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan on the "How To Be Books Podcast."Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other wonderful guests who took part:Andrea Nero, PhD, founder and CEO of Nero Strategies Group and author of "Beggars and Kings: Marginalized People in the Discourses of Early American Scientific Societies."Harirata Diallo is a Community Engagement Executive at Imagen Insights, a Gen Z market research and insights platform and database.Jojo Mehta is the co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, chair of the charitable Stop Ecocide Foundation and convenor of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide.Other books/articles looked at:Mariam Khan: It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race

Sue Stockdale interviews Jojo Mehta, the co-founder and executive director of Stop Ecocide International who talks about the organisations mission of advocating for the criminalisation of ecocide and make the destruction of nature a global crime.Jojo Mehta co-founded Stop Ecocide in 2017, alongside barrister and legal pioneer the late Polly Higgins, to support the establishment of ecocide as a crime at the International Criminal Court. The core work to make ecocide an international crime at the international criminal court, is supported and progressed by a large network of over 45 teams and associate groups globally. There are over 50,000 endorsing signatories across civil society and faith groups, and a growing number of endorsing businesses and organisations.Jojo is Chair of the charitable Stop Ecocide Foundation and convenor of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide chaired by Philippe Sands QC and Dior Fall Sow. She is a graduate of Oxford and London universities and has a background in communications, entrepreneurship and environmental campaigning.Connect with JoJo Mehta on Linked In and Twitter and the Stop Ecocide Campaign Key Quotes"Ecocide is making mass destruction of nature a crime at the international level."“So it's literally to kill one's home."“What I think is so important is that people need to see hope.""I don't know anyone that has got into kind of making change in the world or activism in any way without it beginning in some form with outrage.""I think it's that combination of what is the thing you're outraged about and what is the thing you love doing and how do you put those together?"“We've had agricultural companies say to us that we don't necessarily tick all our regulatory boxes because we know nobody's checking and it's cheaper not to."Partners and SupportersWe partnered with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society to bring you this series. Take a look at their Climate Solutions course, developed by leaders and experts in climate change and endorsed by the Institute of Directors.We are also supported by Squadcast –the remote recording platform which empowers podcasters by capturing high-quality audio and video conversations.Connect with Access to Inspiration via Twitter : Facebook : Instagram : LinkedIn :Read our Impact ReportActions to take after listening to the podcastWe have created a list of questions to help you reflect on the podcast episode and what you heardSign up for our Zoom listener discussion on the topics raised in this series on Friday 21st July from 1300 to 1345hrs BST.

There are growing calls for the crime of "ecocide", meaning mass damage and destruction of ecosystems, to be recognised in international criminal law. This would ensure that individuals, company directors, CEOs, can be prosecuted for the ecological damage caused by the organisations they head up, like oil spills, deforestation, or soil pollution, wherever these organisations may be. Could this be the missing piece in the broader battle against climate change? Is it workable? And what are the steps to get there? We interview Jojo Mehta, executive director and co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, to find out. More info about Stop Ecocide International: https://www.stopecocide.earth/ Mentioned in the podcast Stop Ecocide International Young Climate Activists Lead Blockade at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Eradicating Ecocide by Polly Higgins The World We Made by Jonathon Porritt #futuregen, Lessons from a Small Country by Jane Davidson

An interview with Jojo Mehta, executive director and co-founder of Stop Ecocide International.

Ecocide literally means “killing one's home”. In this episode, we hear from Jo Jo Mehta the Co Founder and Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International. She updates us on the tremendous progress and profound changes that are taking place in making ecocide an international crime.To support this work and get involved, please head to https://www.stopecocide.earth/act-now where you'll find a whole host of ways to get involved.

In this ClimateGenn episode I am speaking with Jojo Mehta, Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International about the positive news that the European Parliament is proposing to include Ecocide in EU Law, an important development in the course to have this vital legislation enshrined in international law. [Support this channel and access episodes early by joining up on Patreon or Youtube] For those that are not familiar with Ecocide it has this simple definition: Ecocide means unlawful or wanton acts, committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or longterm damage to the environment, being caused by those acts. A law of Ecocide was first proposed by the late Polly Higgins and it is fantastic to see the progress the organisation is making in fulfilling its objectives. Outlawing environmental destruction is a critical part of how we as a species, reassess our relationship with nature, in the face of climate and ecological breakdown. In the next episode I am speaking with David Spratt, Research Director, Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration, in Australia about his new article on reclaiming the Climate Emergency. Thanks for listening.

En 2019 la selva amazónica enfrentó una de sus peores catástrofes, cuando se registraron incendios que duraron más de dos semanas. En la actualidad la deforestación de la selva alcanzó el nivel más alto de los últimos seis años. Pero el daño no se debe solo a los incendios: algunas organizaciones ambientalistas culpan las políticas del presidente de Brasil Jair Bolsonaro.Para tratar de entender las dimensiones de la devastación de la Amazonía, platicaremos con Maite Mompo, directora de campañas de Stop Ecocide International, organización que busca crear un marco legal para que los ecocidios se consideren crímenes internacionales. Mompo también nos va a aclarar cuáles son los factores están provocando el daño ambiental y qué efectos puede tener en el resto del planeta el ecocidio de la Amazonía. 

Join me in a discussion with Jojo Mehta, executive director and co-founder of “Stop Ecocide International". We met in person for the first time in Stockholm for the Stockholm+50 United Nations Conference in June 2022. In this episode we discuss the criminalisation of the destruction of nature and how we can safeguard our future through changing international law. Furthermore, we talk about progress on ecocide law that was made in Stockholm and how everyone can and must form part of the global narrative to change norms and laws. I hope this episode inspires you to join the movement. Please check out the Stop Ecocide Foundation for more information and share this episode on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or directly with friends, colleagues, and fellow concerned citizens that want to help change the world. Take care and all best wishes, Léa #ecocidelaw #stockholmplus50 #naturerights #StopEcocide #JojoMehta #InternationalLaw --- Podcast Instagram: Eco-Activist Journeys Podcast (@ecoactivistjourneys) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videos Instagram Léa: Léa Weimann (@ecoactivist.lea) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videos My Twitter: (2) Léa Weimann (@WeimannLea) / Twitter My website: HOME - Eco Activists (eco-activists.co.za) Stop Ecocide International Webpage: Stop Ecocide International Stop Ecocide International Instagram: Stop Ecocide International (@ecocidelaw) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videos

Peter Emorinken-Donatus über den Ökozid und die Ungerechtigkeiten in Nigeria. Nigeria steckt voller Natursehenswürdigkeiten, Wildtier-Reservate und Nationalparks – mit atemberaubenden Wasserfällen, dichten Regenwäldern, Savannen und seltenen Primatenarten. Doch taucht man tiefer in die Geschichte des Landes ein, sieht es bald anders aus: Milliarden Barrel von Öl verseuchen den Boden, die Flora und Fauna sterben immer schneller und jetzt kommt noch eine 7000 km lange Gaspipeline dazu. All das sind die Auswirkungen unserer Gier nach fossilen Rohstoffen im Nigerdelta. Die Bevölkerung leidet unter den Machenschaften eines milliardenschweren Ölkonzerns, immer mehr Menschen erkranken und sterben an Lungenkrebs. Auch Majas und Madeleines heutiger Gast, Peter Emorinken-Donatus, hat seinen Bruder an den Folgen dieser Ölpest verloren. Doch das ist nicht alles: Als er sich wehren wollte, landete er im Gefängnis. Heute lebt er in Deutschland und teilt seine Geschichte. In dieser Folge erfahrt ihr, was der Fall „Ken Saro-Wiwa“ und Shell mit der Ölkatastrophe zu tun haben und was wir tun können, um den Ökozid und die Ungerechtigkeiten im Nigerdelta aufzuhalten. Hier kannst du Organisation und NGOs vor Ort unterstützen Environmental Rights Action: https://www.eraction.org Stop Ecocide International: https://www.stopecocide.earth Friends of the Earth: https://www.foei.org Hier kommst du zur Reportage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcuA2DbWDCQ Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr diese Folge mit Freund*innen, Familie und Kolleg*innen teilt, eine Bewertung bei iTunes und/oder Spotify hinterlasst und OCEAN CRIME abonniert! ___ Du hast eine Idee oder ein konkretes Thema für einen unserer nächsten OCEAN CRIMES? Dann schreibe uns eine Mail an: oceancrime@bracenet.net ___ Mehr über BRACENET:

Ecocide is a term that is recently starting to gain a little ground in the public's eye, but what is it, where does it come from, and just what are the chances of it becoming an internationally legislated crime?To find out more about Ecocide I invited Jojo Mehta to come on the podcast. Jojo is the Co-Founder & Executive Director, Stop Ecocide International. Stop Ecocide International is the driving force behind, and central communications hub for, the growing global movement to make ecocide an international crime.We had a fascinating conversation covering what Ecocide is, why it needs to be criminalised, and when (not if!) it will be made an international crime.This was a truly fascinating episode of the podcast and I learned loads as always, and I hope you do too.If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to leave me a voice message over on my SpeakPipe page, head on over to the Climate 21 Podcast Forum, or just send it to me as a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. Audio messages will get played (unless you specifically ask me not to).And if you want to know more about any of SAP's Sustainability solutions, head on over to www.sap.com/sustainability, and if you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. Thanks.And remember, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane!Music credit - Intro and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

This conversation is in partnership with Credit SuisseBudgets vs biodiversity – how can we protect both as tensions rise in the crusade to defend our planet's natural habitats? Simon Mundy, Moral Money editor at The Financial Times is joined by Sandra Guzman Luna, manager of the Climate Finance Programme at the Climate Policy Initiative; Jojo Mehta, co-founder of Stop Ecocide International; Dr David Obura, founding director of CORDIO East Africa; Oliver Withers, biodiversity lead within the Sustainability Strategy, advisory and finance group at Credit Suisse; and Ana Yang, executive director for the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator. They discuss how technology and innovation could help dying aspects of natural habitats; explore the issues with holding people to account for their environmental impact; and share the importance of criminal liability and how this “has the potential to change behaviour.”

Louise works for Stop Ecocide International, an organisation which is attempting to criminalise “mass destruction to ecosystems” at the International Criminal Court. Her love for nature came at an early age when she spent time rock-climbing and kayaking with her father. Her father also instilled in her a sense of global awareness. He insisted that she always ate her food because “every 5 seconds a child dies of hunger on earth”. http://ourvoicespodcast.com/ (Check out our website for the latest from Our Voices) We're also on https://www.facebook.com/ourvoicesinthenhs (Facebook), https://twitter.com/OurVoices14 (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/ourvoicespod/ (Instagram) A https://fascinateproductions.co.uk/ (Fascinate) Production Support this podcast

Guest host Max Sloves discusses the topic of ECOCIDE. Which is is mass damage and destruction of ecosystems – severe harm to nature which is 

Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Jojo Mehta from Stop Ecocide International. They discuss criminalizing mass environmental destruction at the International Criminal Court. Jojo emphasizes the importance of public discourse and the role of American voices.

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Welcome to brand new Season 4 of Amplify! In conversation with Jojo Mehta the cofounder and executive director of Stop Ecocide International we talk about what ecocide is, how it has been used in warfare and why criminalising it is an important step. Learn more about how you can support Jojo here. Stay up to date with Amplify news here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amplifypodcast/message

In this shortened version of the original recording, each day leading up to COP26 in Glasgow, we will hear the response from these women to the question: If women's voices were equally represented at COP26 what difference would it make? Jojo Mehta, Co-founder & Executive Director, Stop Ecocide International; Chair, Stop Ecocide Foundation Change the law, protect the Earth. https://www.stopecocide.earth    www.SHEchangesclimate.org

We talk to Jojo Mehta, Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International. 'This is big, it's really big'......  "The rules of our world are laws, and they can be changed. Laws can restrict or they can enable. What matters is what they serve. Many of the laws in our world serve property - they are based on ownership. But imagine a law that has a higher moral authority… a law that puts people and the planet first. Imagine a law that starts from first do no harm, that stops this dangerous game and takes us to a place of safety…." Polly Higgins, 2015 "We need to change the rules." Greta Thunberg, 2019  Stop Ecocide International (SEI) was co-founded in 2017 by pioneering barrister Polly Higgins (1968-2019) and current Executive Director Jojo Mehta. SEI is the driving force behind, and central communications hub for, the growing global movement to make ecocide an international crime. Their core work is activating and developing global cross-sector support for this. Positioned at the meeting point of legal developments, political traction, and public narrative, they are uniquely placed to support and amplify the global conversation. Their core international team is located in many parts of the world and managed from the UK by Stop Ecocide International Ltd. Polly Higgins (1968-2019) Jojo Mehta Their charitable entity the Stop Ecocide Foundation was created in November 2019 in the Netherlands to be the fundraising vehicle for the campaign and was the commissioning body for the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide.   Act now to help this become law at http://www.stopecocide.earth.  We are self-funded and doing this out of love and passion for the environment and our planet.  If you would like to support us and love listening to our podcast, please follow the link to become a Patreon.  How to be good Social: www.howtobegood.com.au Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/howtobegood  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/howtobegood)

Jojo Mehta, Co-founder & Executive Director, Stop Ecocide International; Chair, Stop Ecocide Foundation Change the law, protect the Earth. https://www.stopecocide.earth  www.SHEchangesclimate.org  

Michelle Hadaway, whose daughter Karen was one of the girls murdered in the Babes in the Wood case, tells us about her dealings with Martin Bashir. In 1991, he approached her asking for her daughter's clothes so he could send them for DNA testing. She still hasn't got those clothes back. He says he can't remember the exchange. Michelle describes her feelings in light of the Dyson investigation. Should the mass destruction of nature, also known as ecocide, be a crime? At the moment there are four crimes covered by the International Criminal Court - genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. Now campaigners are pushing to have ecocide added to the list. Jojo Mehta, the co-founder of Stop Ecocide International joins Emma to talk about the campaign and how the work of the late Polly Higgins put ecocide on the map. Philippe Sands, a barrister and expert in international law, talks about the practical difficulties of writing a new law, getting countries to sign up, and where to draw the line between using nature as a means of living, and perpetrating a crime against the planet. Seven years ago “Eva Carter” saved her partner's life. She tells Emma how the experience of that night and her feelings at the time and afterwards fed into her novel How To Save A Life. The novel is written under the pen name Eva Carter to protect her partner's privacy. In the book 17 year old Kerry saves the life of Joel the school heart-throb and football hero when she performs CPR on him on the football field after he collapses. Her friend Tim freezes and is unable help for 20 minutes as Kerry works away - he then steps in to help and ends up being credited as a hero... that night shapes the lives of all three of them... In recent days there has been a huge outpouring on social media of women sharing their experiences of sexism working in the craft beer industry. These include female brewers being deliberately humiliated by male superiors, sales women being sexually harassed and some serious allegations of sexual assault and unwanted attention from prominent men in the industry. Heads have already begun to roll in the US, there have also been accusations made of companies and individuals here in the UK, and an online conference is going to be held next month to discuss how women can organise themselves and get more support. Emma is joined by Charlotte Cook, head brewer at Coalition Brewing and Melissa Cole, beer writer and author of The Little Book of Craft Beer.