Book Launch: Addressing the Intentional Destruction of the Environment during Warfare under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, by Steven Freeland

May 20, 2015 | Peace Palace Library
The Hague, Netherlands

The Hague Environmental Law Facility (HELF), a joint initiative of the Institute for Environmental Security and TMC Asser Institute, would like to invite you for the launch of Professor Steven Freeland’s new book entitled “Addressing the Intentional Destruction of the Environment during Warfare under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court”. In his book, Professor Freeland examines the existing international legal regime relevant to the intentional destruction of the environment during warfare, and argues that such acts should, in appropriate circumstances, be recognized as an international crime and should be subject to more effective rules giving rise to international criminal responsibility. It also suggests a framework within the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court as to how this might be achieved. Come and join us for the book launch with notable panelist(s) from the tribunal and court scene in The Hague (TBC), including experts like Professor Michael Bothe, Co-Chair of the IUCN Specialist Group on Armed Conflict and the Environment.

About the Author: Steven Freeland is a Professor of International Law at the University of Western Sydney and a Permanent Visiting Professor in International Law at the University of Copenhagen and Marie Curie Visiting Professor of the iCourts Centre of Excellence for International Courts.

The program ends with a reception. The Book Launch is public and free of charge. Registration is necessary. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register, please email: shirleenchin@envirosecurity.org