We are activist lawyers who help communities and civil society organisations in South Africa realise our Constitutional right to a healthy environment by advocating and litigating for environmental justice.
Last month The Centre for Environmental Rights held its 2019 Rights & Remedies: A Course for Activist. 15 activists participated in a two-week long course that empowers individuals actively pushing back against destructive industries in their communities and furnishes them with the tools to defend their environmental rights. Since its inception, the course capacitates participants… continued
In January this year, the Coalition of civil society organisations who have been challenging mining company Atha Africa’s proposed new coal mine inside a Strategic Water Source Area in Mpumalanga, welcomed the decision of Mpumalanga MEC Vusi Shongwe to withdraw his notice of intention to exclude properties proposed for mining from the Mabola Protected Environment. MEC… continued
September 28th marks the UNESCO International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI). A day set aside internationally to advocate and encourage greater information transparency. This year, under the theme “Leaving No One Behind”, UNESCO aims to address inequality exasperate by the digital transformation of our era. In recognition of this significant international moment, the Access… continued
Today, the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) published a policy brief titled “Legal and practical regulation of the welfare of wild animals in South Africa” which sets out updated recommendations and implementation strategies to adequately regulate and protect the well-being of South Africa’s wild animals. The policy brief is… continued
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