Sustaining the Wild Coast NPC and Others v. Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and Others At issue: Whether an oil exploration focused seismic survey challenges constitutional rights regarding consultation, conservation, cultural and spiritual livelihood while highlighting also negatively impacting climate change. Jurisdictions:South Africa High Court READ MORE
Africa Climate Alliance et. al., v. Minister of Mineral Resources & Energy et. al. (#CancelCoal case) At issue: Whether the government’s decision to procure new coal-fired power is unconstitutional. Jurisdictions:South Africa High Court READ MORE
South Durban Community Environmental Alliance v. Minister of Environment and Others At issue: Whether South Africa's authorization of oil exploration violates climate commitmentsJurisdictions:South Africa High Court READ MORE
SDCEA & Groundwork v. Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment At issue: Whether the South African government's approval of a natural gas power plant violated environmental assessment laws. Jurisdictions:South Africa High Court READ MORE
Trustees for the Time Being of the GroundWork Trust v. Minister of Environmental Affairs, KiPower (Pty) Ltd, and Others At issue: Consideration of climate change in environmental impact statementsJurisdictions:South Africa High Court READ MORE
Trustees for the Time Being of GroundWork v. Minister of Environmental Affairs, ACWA Power Khanyisa Thermal Power Station RF (Pty) Ltd, and Others At issue: Consideration of climate change in environmental impact statements Jurisdictions:South Africa High Court READ MORE
EarthLife Africa Johannesburg v. Minister of Environmental Affairs and Others At issue: Challenge to environmental review of coal-fired power plant development for failure to adequately consider climate change-related impactsJurisdictions:South Africa High Court READ MORE