The proposal for establishing a new crime within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court: Ecocide

This study aims to advocate for the protection of the environment through the application of international criminal law. In this regard, firstly, the adequacy of regulations within international environmental law concerning environmental protection is examined. Subsequently, the scope, characteristics, and classifications of international crimes within international criminal law and jurisdiction are outlined. In this context, through an examination of doctrinal perspectives and the approach of the International Criminal Court towards contemporary issues, coupled with examining the characteristics of both international environmental law and international criminal law, the study evaluates the feasibility of protecting the environment through the recognition of a novel category of crime pertaining to environmental offenses. It is determined that the prevailing circumstances require the protection of environment via the recognition of a new international crime termed "ecocide", and upon the acceptance of ecocide as a new crime, anticipated changes and potential alterations within international law and its various branches are specified.