During the week of TotalEnergies' Annual General Meeting (AGM) (to be held today 24 May 2024) and Africa Day, protesters in both South Africa and France continue voicing their collective opposition to the multinationals' ongoing offshore oil and gas projects.
The Green Connection, along with activists from coastal communities in South Africa , joins Bloom and StopEACOP outside Palais des congrès, during TotalEnergies AGM, calling on the company to halt fossil fuel expansion, which threaten their livelihoods.
Claire Nouvian of Bloom echoed this sentiment, adding,"The past decisions of TotalEnergies' board of directors and main shareholders have proven that those with financial interests in environmental destruction are not fit to make responsible decisions. We must The Green Connection's Advocacy Officer Lisa Makaula says,"Today, we are outside TotalEnergies' AGM.
Zinhle Mthiyane of the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance emphasized the local impact. She says,"We are protesting to protect the environment and prevent ocean pollution. Drilling for oil and gas in South African waters could degrade the environment, threatening livelihoods, and cultural practices."Community members and activists have travelled to France to show their support for Bloom's criminal complaint against TotalEnergies.
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