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Resistance to Marine Phosphate Mining in Namibia

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Resistance to Marine Phosphate Mining in Namibia

Gaweseb and Jauch recount how they mounted a legal challenge against NMP's environmental clearance certificate. Details obstacles including a N$1,000 filing fee, risk of corporate lawsuits, and procedural pitfalls, framing it as a case study in citizen ac

ESJT Admin Dec 31, 2022 4 min read
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Gaweseb and Jauch recount how they mounted a legal challenge against NMP's environmental clearance certificate. Details obstacles including a N$1,000 filing fee, risk of corporate lawsuits, and procedural pitfalls, framing it as a case study in citizen activism against powerful corporate interests.