In a context of rapid transformations—technological acceleration, renewed geopolitical tensions, and ecological urgency—international criminal law finds itself at a pivotal moment. How can international jurisdictions integrate (and regulate) the growing use of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital evidence? How can the legitimacy of international criminal justice be preserved in the face of accusations of selectivity, jurisdictional controversies, and political pressure? And what legal responses should be developed to address the emergence of environmental crimes and contemporary debates on ecocide?

The René Cassin Foundation – International Institute of Human Rights offers an intensive one-week training course, delivered in English, dedicated to the evolution of international criminal law in the face of technological, geopolitical, and ecological transformations. Structured around five thematic days, this programme combines expert presentations, critical discussions, and a forward-looking approach, equipping participants with the tools needed to understand and analyse current challenges related to accountability and international justice.

For more information, we invite you to consult our presentation brochure.

WHEN AND HOW?

The training course International Criminal Law facing Technological, Geopolitical and Ecological Transformations will be held online from 16 to 20 February 2026. Sessions will take place from Monday to Friday, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Paris time – UTC+1/CET), via Microsoft Teams.

The training is conducted exclusively online; it is therefore recommended to have adequate computer equipment as well as a stable internet connection.

The sessions will be made available as replays, with recordings provided within a maximum of 48 hours after each session.

A knowledge assessment (multiple-choice questionnaire) will take place on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. At the end of the training, participants will receive either a Certificate of Achievement or a Certificate of Attendance, in accordance with the established requirements.

Programme (five thematic days):

• Monday, 16 February – Artificial intelligence and international criminal justice: digital evidence, responsibility, bias, and procedural safeguards
• Tuesday, 17 February – The politicization of international criminal law: instrumentalization, jurisdictional countermeasures, and judicial diplomacy
• Wednesday, 18 February – Crisis of legitimacy: selectivity, universality, complementarity, and the perception of “double standards”
• Thursday, 19 February – The growing role of civil society in the Rome Statute system
• Friday, 20 February – Environmental crimes and ecocide: normative frameworks, the feasibility of a “fifth international crime,” and links with climate litigation

FOR WHOM?

This training course is intended in particular for:

• students, doctoral candidates, and researchers;
• members of the legal professions;
• any individual facing or interested in issues related to human rights and international justice.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES?

• To understand the mechanisms of international criminal justice;
• To analyse the contemporary challenges influencing the evolution and legitimacy of international criminal law;
• To develop a critical and forward-looking perspective on the future of accountability in global justice.

REGISTRATION FEES

The registration fees amount to €300 for the entire training programme (registration and payment via the Foundation’s website). No refunds will be issued in the event of absence or withdrawal.

CERTIFICATION & CONTACT

Since June 2022, the René Cassin Foundation has been Qualiopi-certified for its training activities, making this course eligible for funding by OPCOs (subject to conditions).

For any questions (registration, funding, payment difficulties): arthur.quattrochi@iidh.org