ICC ICC Office of the Prosecutor’s Policy on Addressing Environmental Damage through the Rome Statute

Source: International Criminal Court (video statements)

On 4 December 2025, the #ICC Office of the Prosecutor launched its Policy on Addressing Environmental Damage through the #RomeStatute, on the sidelines of the Assembly of States Parties in The Hague #ASP24.

The new policy addresses the environmental dimension of crimes within #ICC jurisdiction, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

Environmental exploitation and degradation can be both a driver and a consequence of #RomeStatute crimes.

Read: https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/policy-addressing-environmental-damage-through-rome-statute

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