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Dr Carola Kirchner said that current granting of ECC to NMP is incomplete
“Fisheries Management Scientist Dr Carola Kirchner has said that the current granting of an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to Namibia Marine Phosphate (NMP) Pty Ltd as it stands is incomplete, as the environmental impact of the mining on shore is yet to be assessed.”
Scientist questions operational value of ECC to phosphate miningInformanté
Dr Carola Kirchner conducted a review finding the economic case for Sandpiper remains incomplete.
“The review, conducted by independent Fisheries Management Scientist Dr Carola Kirchner, concludes that the available evidence does not support declaring Sandpiper uneconomic, but also does not provide sufficient basis to establish the scale and durability of its projected benefits.”
Sandpiper economic case remains incomplete, review findsInformanté
Carola Kirchner earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California, a BSc Honours from the University of Cape Town, an MBA from UCT and a PhD from Nelson Mandela University.
“Kirchner earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of Southern California in the United States, a Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Honours) from the University of Cape Town (UCT), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UCT and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Nelson Mandela University (NMMU).”
Sandpiper economic case remains incomplete, review findsInformanté
Dr Carola Kirchner called for up-to-date information on the fisheries baseline studies
“Another critic, Dr Carola Kirchner, an independent fisheries management scientist, has called for up-to-date information on the fisheries baseline studies.”
Agriculture ministry challenges granting of phosphate environmental clearanceInformanté
Dr Carola Kirchner questions the economic case for Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project
“INDEPENDENT fisheries management scientist, Dr Carola Kirchner, says available evidence of Sandpiper Marine Phosphate mining is incomplete and partly outdated.”
Independent scientist questions economic case for Sandpiper phosphate projectThe Namibian
Carola Kirchner is an independent fisheries management scientist
“– Carola Kirchner is an independent fisheries management scientist; BSc (US), BScHon (UCT), MBA (UCT), PhD (NMMU).”
Governance Beyond Fishrot: The Casefor Transparency in Quota AllocationsInformanté
Dr. Carola Kirchner raised concern over lack of transparency in fishing industry and quota allocation
“Business Reporter DR. Carola Kirchner, an Independent Fisheries Management Scientist, has raised concern over a lack of transparency in the fishing industry and quota allocation information, saying that this leaves room for the possibility of corruption within the sector.”
Fishing industry expert raises concern over paper quota holders and non-transparencyInformanté
Dr. Kirchner said quotas are allocated to Paper Quota Holders who lack infrastructure to develop industry
“Dr. Kirchner said that at times, quotas are allocated to "Paper Quota Holders", and that these individuals or companies do not have the capacity to develop the industry as they lack the infrastructure to hold quotas, such as factories and/or fishing trawlers, but nevertheless gain quotas only to sell them off to third parties that have the capacity, which she says inflates pricing in the sector.”
Fishing industry expert raises concern over paper quota holders and non-transparencyIndependent Fisheries Management Scientist Dr Carola Kirchner argues that the Environmental Clearance Certificate issued to Namibia Marine Phosphate on 5 August 2026 is incomplete because it does not cover the environmental impact of on-shore mining infrastructure, which requires separate terrestrial assessments and approvals before the Sandpiper operation can commence.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
Independent Fisheries Management Scientist Dr Carola Kirchner argues that the Environmental Clearance Certificate issued to Namibia Marine Phosphate on 5 August 2026 is incomplete because it does not cover the environmental impact of on-shore mining infrastructure, which requires separate terrestrial assessments and approvals before the Sandpiper operation can commence.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
An independent review finds that the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project's economic case remains incomplete, with updated financial, environmental and fisheries assessments needed before its projected benefits can be established. The review notes that while available evidence does not support declaring the project uneconomic, it also lacks sufficient basis to establish the scale and durability of its benefits, citing concerns over phosphate price volatility and a 20-year operating life.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Agriculture is challenging an Environmental Clearance Certificate granted to marine phosphate mining company Namibian Marine Phosphate, citing a moratorium placed on phosphate mining in 2013, while the Environment Minister said the Environmental Management Act process will take its course and environmental groups oppose the project citing ecosystem damage risks.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
Independent fisheries management scientist Dr Carola Kirchner says available evidence on Sandpiper Marine Phosphate mining is incomplete and partly outdated, citing the project's exposure to commodity-price volatility over its proposed 20-year mine life and unresolved questions about the land-based processing facility and freshwater requirements as key concerns.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian public, media, and civil society have limited access to fisheries-related information including scientific reports, quota allocations, and compliance data, making it difficult to understand how marine resources are assessed and managed without a consolidated public platform.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An independent fisheries management scientist has raised concern over limited transparency in Namibia's fishing industry and quota allocation, noting that quotas are sometimes allocated to "paper quota holders" who lack infrastructure but resell them to third parties, inflating prices and creating room for corruption.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →