Centre for Environmental Rights – Advancing Environmental Rights in South Africa

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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Richards Bay Karpowership’s Environmental Authorisation Challenged in Appeal Process

23 November 2023

IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 23 November 2023 Environmental and social justice organisations groundWork (gW) and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) have submitted an appeal against the environmental authorisation (EA) granted to the project in October 2023. The appeal is directed to Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister… continued

Latest data reveals global increase in fossil fuel dependence

16 November 2023

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 November 2023 The latest Global Oil and Gas Exit List (GOGEL) just published by Urgewald, tells a damning story of the oil and gas industry, which continues to support new oil and gas projects in the midst of our climate emergency. The updated GOGEL is supported by the Life after Coal Campaign… continued

The battle continues as the Mabola Coalition is back in court to safeguard a Strategic Water Source Area

14 November 2023

Media Advisory DATE: 14 November 2023 Today, another High Court review application by the coalition of environmental justice organisations, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), will be heard in the ongoing eight-year legal battle to prevent coal mining in a Protected Area and Strategic Water Source Area near Wakkerstroom in Mpumalanga. The case… continued

National Assembly Passes Upstream Petroleum Development Bill, but Flaws Remain

2 November 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 2 November 2023 Cape Town, South Africa — The recent passing of the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill (B13B-2021) by the National Assembly marks a significant development in the regulation of petroleum resources. The bill’s primary objective is to separate the oversight of petroleum resources from that of mineral resources, both… continued

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