UK company Searcher Geodata is again trying to get authorisation for a 3D seismic survey off the West Coast.
Communities are now so mistrustful that no company has"social license to operate" in the region, consultants Equispectives told Searcher in an expert report. by Environmental Impact Management Services , which is managing an environmental authorisation process for Searcher. That process is due to see a series of public meetings, starting next week, in Cape Town, Vredenburg, Lamberts Bay, Hondeklipbaai, and Port Nolloth.
"Some community members have threatened with violence against Searcher’s vessel. Others have threatened that they will take action to fight seismic surveys, in any way that they seem appropriate. This is a very emotional issue for many people and that could erupt into social unrest. Related to this is potential for conflict between community members who support the project and those that are against the project.
These communities have organised lines of communication, the social consultants note, and support from rights groups that make them capable of launching legal action.
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