In recent decades, the intensification of environmental crises such as climate change, deforestation, ocean pollution, and biodiversity loss has brought increasing attention to the concept of “ecocide.” The term refers to severe, widespread, or long-term destruction of the environment that significantly disrupts the ability of ecosystems to sustain life. In this context, an important question arises: what responsibilities do governments have in preventing such destruction and protecting the environment? In recent years, ecocide has entered international legal debates, and some

In recent decades, large-scale environmental destruction has become one of the most significant global challenges. Massive deforestation, severe pollution of water resources, excessive extraction of natural resources, and the destruction of ecosystems have had profound consequences for human health and the survival of many species. In this context, the concept of “ecocide” has emerged as a new legal idea. Ecocide generally refers to extensive, severe, or long-term damage to the environment whose impacts on ecosystems and human communities are irreparable