Centre for Environmental Rights - Advancing Environmental Rights in South Africa

On this page you can download the following background and supporting documents in relation to the Centre:

• Joint Annual Report for the Centre for Environmental Rights and the Environmental Defence Fund, 2011
• Framework Document (April 2009)
• Implementation and Business Plan (July 2009)
• Company Registration Documents (including Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association) (October 2009)

Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that prevent pollution and ecological degradation; promote conservation; and secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.

Report a Violation

National Environmental Crimes & Incidents Hotline (24 hours): 0800 205 005

In addition, there are a number of national and provincial hotlines that may be useful.

Contact us

• Teelephone:+27 21 447 1647
• Fax:+27 86 730 9098
• Email:info@cer.org.za

Physical & Postal

• Address:223 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa
• Map:View map

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