Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Date of Degree
9-2025
Document Type
Master's Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Science
Program
Data Analysis & Visualization
Advisor
Ellie Frymire
Subject Categories
Digital Humanities | Environmental Studies | Holocaust and Genocide Studies | Indigenous Studies | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Political History | Social Justice
Keywords
Environmental Violence, Data Visualization, Corporate Accountability
Abstract
This paper combines multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) with a network graph visualization to examine corporate and institutional involvement in ecocide in Palestine from 1917 to the present. Using a weighted sum model based on UN human rights principles and UNEP guidelines, actors are evaluated across three criteria: directness, scale, and duration of harm. A dataset of 50+ entities, including Caterpillar, Elbit Systems, and the Jewish National Fund, reveals a dense network of responsibility, with major enablers in the construction, tech, and military sectors. Findings highlight the severe impacts of the 2023–present assault on Gaza and demonstrate that ecocide is a structurally enabled process rather than isolated incidents. The study provides a replicable, data-driven model for documenting ecological crimes and assigning responsibility, advancing accountability in human rights and environmental advocacy.
Recommended Citation
Moy, Marilyn, "The Weight of Complicity: A Network Analysis of Ecocide in Palestine" (2025). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/6401
Code and data file export from GitHub repository
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Comments
Online component:https://marilynmoy.github.io/ecocide/