From the International Court of Justice to the Criminal Court Accountability, Environmental Damage and Ecocide

Event Overview

On September 15, 2026, the study day titled "From the International Court of Justice to the Criminal Court Accountability, Environmental Damage and Ecocide" will take place at the Van der Valk Hotel Mons Congrès in Mons, Belgium. Organized by FPS Public Health, this event will feature key speakers including Jean-Luc Crucke, the Federal Minister for Mobility, Climate and Environmental Transition, and Philippe Morandini, the First President of the Court of Appeal of Mons.

Key Topics

The study day will delve into two pivotal developments in environmental protection:

• The advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice, which clarifies the climate obligations of states.
• Recent advancements in environmental criminal law, particularly the incorporation of the ecocide offense into the Belgian Criminal Code, highlighting the increasing use of criminal law to tackle serious and cross-border environmental damage.

This event aims to provide insights into how these emerging legal standards are shaping responses to environmental challenges. Although in-person registrations are fully booked, participants can still register for a live stream option or join a waiting list for potential in-person attendance. The training day is recognized by the Institute for Judicial Training and is part of the training program for lawyers across various linguistic backgrounds in Belgium. For more details, visit the event website.