A Practical Guide for Transposing the ECD’s Qualified Offence

EU Directive 2024/1203 on the protection of the environment through criminal law (ECD) came into force on 20 May 2024. It requires all EU Member States to introduce national laws addressing environmental crimes, including the most serious cases—so-called “qualified offences,” which may closely resemble ecocide. 

One year has already passed. It is time to take action now! 

The ECD sets minimum standards. We have the opportunity to go further and implement not just stricter but better measures, for the sake of people, planet, and future generations. 

How to get started: 

1.   Check out the factsheet for a clear overview. 
2.   Download the manual for an in-depth legal and practical guide. 
3.   Get in touch with Ecocide Law Advisory for expert legal support.