Watch a short film clip in which CER Staff Attorney Dina Townsend talks about the findings and recommendations of the Centre’s report Unlock the doors: How greater transparency by public and private bodies can improve the realisation of environmental rights, published in April 2012.
Read more about the Unlock The Doors report here.
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.
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.