How South African Coastal Communities Just DEFEATED Shell & Total in a Landmark Climate Victory
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In a historic win for people and the planet, the Western Cape High Court has halted Shell and TotalEnergies’ offshore drilling plans siding with small-scale fishers, coastal communities, and environmental justice groups.
Join Sam Marshall in a powerful conversation with Shahil Singh, Legal Advisor for The Green Connection, as they break down this landmark judgment and what it means for South Africa’s fight for a just energy future.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why the Court Ruled Against Big Oil: How Total and Shell failed communities by withholding oil spill plans and ignoring meaningful public participation.
✔️ The Human Cost: Why an oil spill would have devastated generations-old fishing livelihoods forcing migration and economic collapse.
✔️ A Precedent for Africa: How this case sets new legal standards for transparency, climate justice, and cross-border environmental protection (including impacts on Namibia!).
✔️ Beyond “Jobs vs. Environment”: Why renewable energy not fossil fuels holds the key to inclusive economic growth and community upliftment.
✔️ Your Role in This Fight: How ordinary South Africans can hold corporations and government accountable starting today.
Quote to Remember:
“The climate crisis is a human rights issue. This judgment proves our legal system can protect both our people and our planet.” — Shahil Singh
#ClimateJustice #StopShell #TotalEnergies #OffshoreDrilling #GreenConnection #PeoplePower #TheSocialImpactShow #919fm #Socialtv.co.za
Join Sam Marshall in a powerful conversation with Shahil Singh, Legal Advisor for The Green Connection, as they break down this landmark judgment and what it means for South Africa’s fight for a just energy future.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why the Court Ruled Against Big Oil: How Total and Shell failed communities by withholding oil spill plans and ignoring meaningful public participation.
✔️ The Human Cost: Why an oil spill would have devastated generations-old fishing livelihoods forcing migration and economic collapse.
✔️ A Precedent for Africa: How this case sets new legal standards for transparency, climate justice, and cross-border environmental protection (including impacts on Namibia!).
✔️ Beyond “Jobs vs. Environment”: Why renewable energy not fossil fuels holds the key to inclusive economic growth and community upliftment.
✔️ Your Role in This Fight: How ordinary South Africans can hold corporations and government accountable starting today.
Quote to Remember:
“The climate crisis is a human rights issue. This judgment proves our legal system can protect both our people and our planet.” — Shahil Singh
#ClimateJustice #StopShell #TotalEnergies #OffshoreDrilling #GreenConnection #PeoplePower #TheSocialImpactShow #919fm #Socialtv.co.za
