SDCEA advocates for the right to cleaner, safer oceans
This event was brought on by SDCEA as a response to the current applications to drill for oil and gas in the ocean.
The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) and their partners took part in an awareness walk to show solidarity for Ocean Protection on the Durban Beach front Promenade on Human Rights Day, 21 March.
“This event was organised by SDCEA as a response to the current applications to drill for oil and gas in our ocean. This drilling has the potential to destroy our beautiful ocean heritage as well as negatively affect the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on the ocean for a living, like the fisherfolk, tourism and recreational industry,” said SDCEA communications officer, Joanne Groom who added that the orgnisation pleads with the South African government to focus on rebuilding the tourism and recreation industry in order to create jobs.
“They need to also protect the rights of subsistence fishers, swimmers, surfers and all ocean users who will be drastically affected by this unsustainable development. The ocean is our heritage and it needs to be used in a sustainable manner that does not cause harm for future generations to endure,” said Joanne.
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