The Parliamentary Assembly supports the draft Council of Europe convention on the protection of the environment through criminal law, set to replace the 1998 convention, with the aim of effectively preventing and combating environmental crime. The Assembly calls for the inclusion of definitions and amendments to strengthen the convention, such as covering illegal logging and unlawful fishing, recognising ecocide as a serious offence, and reinforcing the monitoring mechanism. The Assembly underlines the importance of collaborative efforts, public awareness, and appropriate resources to facilitate the convention's implementation and ensure its timely entry into force, reflecting the urgency of protecting the environment for the well-being of humanity.