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Centre for Environmental Rights – Advancing Environmental Rights in South Africa

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We are activist lawyers who defend the right of communities and civil society organisations to an environment not harmful to health or wellbeing for present and future generations. Through litigation, advocacy and activist support and training, we seek to advance our vision of a more equal society, free of fossil fuels, in which environmental and climate justice is realised and all people and the planet flourish.

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Activism and Agency: An inspired first week highlight of CER's Rights & Remedies 2023 Journey 

Activism and Agency: An inspired first week highlight of CER’s Rights & Remedies 2023 Journey 

15 September 2023

On September 5th, the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) proudly launched the 7th edition of the Rights and Remedies Course for environmental justice activists, welcoming 14 dedicated environmental and climate activists from various parts of the country, to embark on a journey of empowerment and knowledge-sharing at this year’s Rights and Remedies course. The theme… continued

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and National Air Quality Officer Face Legal Action Over Alleged Permitting of Excessive Hydrogen Sulfide Pollution by Arcelor Mittal South Africa

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and National Air Quality Officer Face Legal Action Over Alleged Permitting of Excessive Hydrogen Sulfide Pollution by Arcelor Mittal South Africa

16 August 2023

IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO), are being taken to court for granting steelmaker Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) permission to continue polluting the Vaal Triangle and surrounding areas with excessive amounts of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). Social and environmental justice groups Vaal Environmental Justice… continued

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