This special issue of the Yearbook will encompass a wide range of subjects, including, but not limited to:

•  The definition and scope of ecocide in international criminal law.
•  Legal challenges involved in prosecuting ecocide.
•  The connection between ecocide and environmental protection as well as human rights.
•  The challenges and opportunities facing international criminal law in addressing ecocide.
•  International justice system and the challenges and opportunities in addressing ecocide.
•  Other topics related to Ecocide in International Criminal Law.

We recognize that addressing ecocide on a global scale is not only a legal matter but also an ethical imperative. It requires a concerted effort from legal experts, scholars, and activists alike. If you are sincerely interested in international criminal and environmental law or if the legal and ethical implications of tackling ecocide drive you, we wholeheartedly invite you to join us in this vital endeavour.

Your expertise and insights could contribute significantly to the discourse surrounding ecocide, and together, we can work towards a more just and sustainable future for our planet.

Guide for Authors

Before you submit your manuscript to the Yearbook of International Criminal Law, please use this checklist to ensure that your submission is complete and meets our guidelines:

Clear English Language: All articles in the Yearbook must be written for an international audience. Whether you are a native English speaker or not, please ensure you use clear English language when writing your article.

Ethics in Publishing: Make sure your paper adheres to ethical standards, including:

• Authorship of the Paper
• Originality and Plagiarism
• Data Access and Retention
• Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
• Acknowledgment of Sources
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
• Fundamental Errors in Published Works
• Reporting Standards
• Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
• Use of Patient Images or Case Details

Human and Animal Rights: If your work involves human or animal subjects, ensure it complies with the appropriate ethical guidelines and standards.

Declaration of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other individuals or organizations that could potentially influence their work. Include both a summary declaration of interest statement and detailed disclosures as part of a separate Declaration of Interest form.

Submission Declaration and Verification: By submitting your article, you confirm that the work is original, not published elsewhere, approved by all authors, and will not be published elsewhere without written consent from the copyright holder.

Use of Inclusive Language: Utilize inclusive language throughout your article to acknowledge diversity, convey respect to all individuals, and promote equal opportunities.

Copyright: Upon acceptance, authors accept to transfer their copyrights to the Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE).

Peer Review: Understand that the Yearbook operates a single-blind review process. Your work will be assessed by the editor and, if suitable, sent to independent expert reviewers.

Article Structure: Follow the appropriate structure for your article, including sections such as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Theory/Calculation, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Appendices, and more.

Title Page Information: Your title should be concise and informative. Include author names and affiliations, clearly indicating the given names and family names of each author. Identify the corresponding author and provide present/permanent addresses.

Abstract: Include a concise and factual abstract that briefly states the purpose of the research, principal results, and major conclusions.

Keywords: After the abstract, provide a maximum of six keywords using Canadian spelling.

Abbreviations: Define any non-standard abbreviations in a footnote on the first page of the article.

Acknowledgments: If individuals helped during your research, provide acknowledgment in a separate section at the end of the article.

Formatting of Funding Sources: List funding sources in a standard format.

Footnotes: Use footnotes sparingly and number them consecutively.

Figure Captions: Ensure that each illustration has a caption. Explain all symbols and abbreviations used in figures.

Tables: Submit tables as editable text, not images. Number tables consecutively and avoid vertical rules and shading in table cells.

References: Include a reference list in alphabetical order. Ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list. Follow the American Psychological Association (APA) reference style for citations in the text.

Web References: For web references, provide the full URL and the date last accessed.

Data References: If citing datasets, include author names, dataset title, data repository, version, year, and global persistent identifier.

Please follow these guidelines and complete the checklist before submitting your manuscript to the Yearbook of International Criminal Law. Your careful adherence to these instructions will help ensure a smooth and efficient review process for your paper. We look forward to receiving your contribution.

The Yearbook of International Criminal Law is committed to advancing the understanding and application of international criminal law to address critical global challenges, and together, we can make a difference in the fight against ecocide. Thank you for considering our invitation, and we anticipate a robust and enlightening exploration of this important topic in the pages of our upcoming issue.

If you are interested in participating in this project, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Simply email your expression of interest along with a brief summary of your background to Publisher@cifile.org. We look forward to hearing from you and having you as part of this vital initiative.