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.
The Centre for Environmental Rights has applied to be an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) in a High Court case in which the City of Cape Town seeks to be allowed to procure its own renewable energy without requiring the national Energy Minister’s permission. Municipalities, which account for 40% of South African electricity use,… continued
CER is looking for a Legal Researcher to join our Corporate Accountability and Transparency team. Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, this position is for a legal researcher who has a passion for environmental rights and social justice, whilst having a good understanding of corporate law and the regulatory framework governing financial institutions. The ideal… continued
The Centre for Environmental Rights has written to President Ramaphosa about his upcoming cabinet selection, asking him to give priority to the urgent need to improve environmental governance in South Africa by appointing Ministers and Deputy Ministers who are strong, forward thinking leaders, committed to reforming environmental and water governance, and addressing the global threat… continued
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