My research aims to explore the scope and significance of criminalising environmental damage through the introduction of an international ecocide law. Employing qualitative methods, including ethnography and semi-structured interviews, I will examine current legal practices and gather insights from relevant legal practices and those closer to the ground. This data will inform an in-depth analysis of alternative approaches for criminalising ecocide, with the goal of advancing scholarly and policy debates. Ultimately, my project aims to protect vulnerable communities and nature from harm by developing, reframing and enriching the discourse on ecocide law.