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A fact sheet by WWF South Africa describing the Succulent Karoo as a unique arid biodiversity hotspot with high plant and bird diversity, specifically within the Northern Cape and Western Cape regions.

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.

This community pamphlet from June 2023 describes the oil and gas exploration plans of TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) and its partners in the Deep Water Orange Basin off the West Coast of South Africa.

A community guide published by Natural Justice in June 2023 regarding the proposed oil and gas exploration by TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) in the Deep Water Orange Basin off the west coast of South Africa.

A fact sheet detailing a legal challenge by Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice against a proposed 3D seismic survey for oil and gas on South Africa's West Coast. The challenge is based on lack of legal authority, failure to protect the coastline, negative impacts on marine ecosystems and small-scale fisheries, and incompatibility with the Paris Agreement and global decarbonization trends.

This guide, produced by Natural Justice, provides information to the public regarding a proposed oil and gas exploration project in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. It outlines the project's scope, the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, potential ecological and social risks, and instructions for public participation.

This fact sheet outlines a legal challenge brought by Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice against the South African state and TGS Geophysical Company. The applicants are seeking to set aside the environmental authorisation for a three-dimensional (3D) seismic survey off the West Coast of South Africa, arguing that the decision was unlawful, ignored climate commitments, and threatened the livelihoods of small-scale fishers.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in July 2024, provides information and guidance for the public regarding a proposed 3D seismic survey by Searcher Geodata UK Ltd off the coast of South Africa. It outlines the project's scope, the regulatory process for environmental authorisation, and the potential negative impacts on marine biodiversity, local livelihoods, and cultural heritage.