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This public information pamphlet, produced by Natural Justice, notifies the public about Motuoane Energy's application to convert an exploration right into a production right for helium and methane gas in the Free State province of South Africa. It outlines the planned infrastructure and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, inviting interested and affected parties to submit comments by February 23, 2026.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of several partner organisations, submitted a formal comment to the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) regarding the proposed "Flexible Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system." The CER argues that the shift from a rules-based system to one based on administrative discretion risks violating constitutional rights to a healthy environment and just administrative action, potentially weakening environmental protections and public participation.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the implications of an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change, specifically regarding the requirement to include downstream emissions from fossil fuel combustion in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the implications of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). It specifically focuses on the requirement for states to include end-use emissions from fossil fuels in their assessments to comply with international law and reduce legal risk.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the implications of the July 2025 International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). The document focuses on the ICJ's ruling that EIAs for fossil fuel extraction projects must now account for end-use emissions from the combustion of the extracted fuels, moving beyond previous focuses on operational emissions.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the implications of a July 2025 International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change, specifically regarding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). The document highlights the ICJ's ruling that EIAs for fossil fuel extraction projects must now account for end-use emissions (Scope 3, category 11), moving beyond just the emissions from extraction activities. It examines national and regional legal precedents, the subsequent influence on courts such as the European Court of Human Rights, and provides recommendations for states to update their legislation to mitigate legal risks.

This community toolkit provides guidance for individuals and affected parties on how to participate in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for onshore oil and gas projects, outlining the legal requirements for consultation and the steps for submitting formal comments.

This expert report, prepared by Sustainable Surface and Groundwater Solutions (SSGS) for the Centre for Environmental Rights, reviews the revised groundwater component of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd's proposed Cluster 2 expansion of a natural gas field near Virginia, Free State Province. The review concludes that the assessment is fundamentally flawed in its methodology, data interpretation, and numerical modeling, rendering it an unreliable basis for decision-making.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in September 2025, provides instructions for South African communities on how to participate in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for oil and gas projects along the coastline.

A guide produced by Natural Justice in September 2025 regarding proposed offshore oil and gas exploration drilling by Total Energies (TEEPSA) in the southern part of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) block.

This toolkit provides guidance for interested and affected persons (I&APs) and communities in South Africa on how to participate in and submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for oil and gas projects.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the gap between global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators and the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the Argentine Altiplano affected by lithium mining. It argues that for the energy transition to be socially equitable and environmentally responsible, the UN and national governments must incorporate local and Indigenous perspectives into the creation and monitoring of development indicators.

A community guide regarding a gas exploration application by Motuoane Energy (Pty) Ltd in the Free State province of South Africa.

This fact sheet, published by Natural Justice in March 2025, informs the public about TotalEnergies' (TEEPSA) proposal to conduct oil and gas exploration drilling in the southern portion of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) off the South African coast. It outlines the technical scope of the drilling, potential environmental and social impacts, and the process for public participation in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).

A community guide published by Natural Justice in March 2025 regarding proposed oil and gas survey activities in Blocks 9 and 11B/12B of the Outeniqua Basin, off the southern coast of South Africa. The document outlines the scope of the surveys, potential environmental and socio-economic impacts, and the process for public participation in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.

Natural Justice submitted a response to the South African government's 2024 proposed amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations, advocating for thorough assessments of high-impact activities, enhanced public participation, and alignment with climate and conservation goals.

This fact sheet, published by Natural Justice in February 2025, provides information and guidance for the public to comment on the draft Scoping Report for TotalEnergies EP SA S.A.S (TEEPSA) exploration drilling in the southern area of license block Diep Water Oranje Kom (DWOB).

This guide, published by Natural Justice in February 2025, provides instructions for the public to comment on the draft Scoping Report for proposed exploration drilling by TotalEnergies EP SA S.A.S (TEEPSA) in the southern area of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) block. It outlines the project's activities, potential environmental and social impacts, and the legal process for environmental authorisation in South Africa.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) consultation regarding updated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) guidance for offshore operators. This guidance follows a British Supreme Court ruling in Finch v Surrey County Council, which mandated that planning authorities assess "downstream" greenhouse gas emissions for fossil fuel projects.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in 2025, provides instructions and a framework for the public to submit comments on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) specifically for oil and gas projects on the South African coast.