Full Disclosure 5
“Full Disclosure 5: The Truth About South African Banks’ and Companies’ Ability to Identify and Address Climate Risks”, considers South African banks’ and companies’ disclosure of and engagement with climate risks. The report raises critical que... continued
Defining Moments of 2019: Using the law to achieve cheaper, cleaner electricity for all
In October 2019, after many years of advocacy by CER, the Life After Coal campaign and others for a least cost energy plan for South Africa, the Minister of Mineral Resources and ... continued
Communities occupy the street demanding acceleration for a Just Transition to a low-carbon economy.
Johannesburg, 6 December 2019 —Earthlife Africa is occupying the streets of Johannesburg in a mock funeral symbolising the devastating impacts of climate change. We are... continued
Defining Moments of 2019: Battling the #DeadlyAir on the Mpumalanga Highveld
Driven by our mission of working for an environment that is not harmful to health or well-being for present and future generations, the Centre for Environmental Rights has been supporting com... continued
Defining Moments of 2019: Defending a Strategic Water Source Area all the way to the Constitutional Court

June 27, 2017. Demonstrators protest against a new coal mine. Pretoria High Court. Picture: JAMES OATWAY for CER
For the past 5 years, the Centre for Environmenta... continued
New Full Disclosure report assesses South African companies and banks’ response to climate risks
JOHANNESBURG: Today, the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) launches the fifth assessment in its Full Disclosure Series. The new report, entitled “Full Disclosure 5:... continued
Constitutional Court rules against coal mining in Mpumalanga Protected Area

Picture: JAMES OATWAY for CER.
The Constitutional Court has had the final say on the approvals for a coal mine inside an Mpumalanga Protected Area and Strategic Water Source Area. Earlier thi... continued
Responsible Investment only – is the rallying call from activists ahead of the SA Investment Conference
CAPE TOWN: In an open letter to the Presidency of Cyril Ramaphosa, activist lawyers, civil society and community organisations call on government leaders to conside... continued
Communities in Mpumalanga are demanding meaningful consultative forums to address the serious health impacts of water pollution caused by coal-mining companies
In July 2019, the Centre for Environmental Rights released a report as part of CER’s Full Disclosure serie... continued