Right now, UK oil company Soco, is ignoring all international and local opposition, and have started seismic testing in Virunga National Park.
The testing, which helps Soco determine a suitable position to drill the first exploratory well, is taking place on Lake Edward, in the heart of Africa’s oldest national park. We think that’s not right, how about you?
Seismic testing is the final step before exploratory drilling begins, and we believe it is irresponsible for Soco to disregard the national and international laws protecting this World Heritage Site.
The company is putting the livelihoods of thousands of people at risk. Soco's own assessments suggests that exploratory drilling could lead to air pollution, lung diseases, contamination of the water system and of habitat in this fragile ecosystem.
Time is running out. Africa’s oldest national park is under threat.
It's more important than ever to show Soco that the public will not sit back and allow an oil company to threaten the future of this irreplaceable park. We must draw the line at oil exploration in Africa’s most biodiverse national park. Check up the WWF website for more details and the links to sign the petition calling for the end to this violation of one of the world's most precious places.
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