2: I would make ECOCIDE an international crime: JoJo Mehta of Stop Ecocide

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 WebsiteFollow GillianInstagram: 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 [email protected] 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 SoundquakeEdited by Jake-Lee Savage✍️ Sign up for the newsletter on gillianburkevoice.com 🤝 Connect with Gillian on Instagram or email [email protected] 💚🌍✌🏾 Thanks for listening