Abstract This research paper, written by Dr Nagalakshmi Tripuraneni , PhD Scholar, VIT-AP University, India and Dr Benarji Chakka , Dean and Professor of Law, VIT-AP University, India, looks at the laws that define and deal with ecocide in European Union law. It focuses on whether the current laws are enough to shield the environment from serious harm and ecological damage. By examining various types of data, including legal texts, case studies, and real examples of environmental harm in the EU, the study shows that there are notable weaknesses in the current legal rules that make it hard to protect the environment effectively. The results suggest that while some EU regulations do address environmental matters, they often do not have the strength needed to tackle the challenges of ecocide properly. This research highlights the need to see ecocide as its own legal concept in EU law, arguing that formally recognising it could improve responsibility for environmental damage. The implications of these findings go beyond just legal issues, indicating that a better understanding and enforcement of ecocide could result in improved health outcomes by reducing environmental damage, which is increasingly connected to public health problems. This research adds to the discussion on environmental justice and legal changes in the EU, calling for a fundamental change that prioritises ecological health, influencing both policy creation and healthcare practice in relation to environmental health.
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