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New amendments under the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act are set to introduce stricter controls on offshore bunkering operations. With growing concerns over environmental risks, particularly oil spills and marine pollution, the proposed regulations will require operators to implement enhanced environmental management measures, stricter permitting requirements, and operational restrictions in sensitive marine areas. […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, introducing stronger measures to safeguard South Africa’s coastline and marine economy. The new bill aligns with global environmental commitments, incorporating Annex IV and Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. These amendments

The European Commission in July of 2021 introduced a legislative package known as Fit for 55, this aims to create energy policies that are aligned with EU Climate Goals. The central goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% before 2030. This is a milestone that is essential in the EU’s Green Deal

Public participation is established within the legislative requirement to mine within South Africa, and it assists citizens in engaging with environmental oversight, but the process can be too complex, especially for those with limited computer access or literacy skills. Enter Ripl, a digital public participation platform. Ripl simplifies the PPP, making it easy for ordinary

Last month many South Africans were shocked by the news that a vessel, the MV Ultra Galaxy, had begun leaking oil following her becoming grounded along the west coast. This was presumably due to the series of severe storms that passed through the Western Cape which lead to heavy swells and massive ocean waves causing