South Africa Offshore Drilling Opposition
Environmental Concerns in Oil Exploration
TotalEnergies West Coast Drilling Controversy
Environmental organizations in South Africa have raised objections to TotalEnergies’ draft scoping report for proposed offshore drilling activities along the country’s west coast. The groups express concerns over potential environmental impacts, including threats to marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of coastal communities dependent on fishing. They argue that the report inadequately addresses these risks and lacks comprehensive mitigation strategies. This opposition forms part of a broader environmental and social justice campaign, such as The Green Connection’s “Who Stole Our Oceans,” aimed at protecting marine ecosystems from industrial activities.
The debate underscores the tension between energy development and environmental preservation in South Africa’s coastal regions
