Prosecuting environmental harm before the International Criminal Court

Abstract

This thesis explores the feasibility of prosecuting environmental harm before the International Criminal Court. It examines the Court’s substantive and procedural framework to determine its applicability to instances of serious destruction of the environment. It analyses the rules concerning victim participation and compensation arising from environmental harm. Key provisions and jurisprudence governing the Court’s work are assessed, along with relevant

international law conventions, principles, cases and commentary. Fundamentally, the study questions the extent of the Court’s anthropocentric orientation and impact thereof on any prospective eco-centric proceedings.