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