Extended Continental Shelf Claim Project

The document outlines South Africa's Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) Claim Project, noting that South Africa submitted two claims to the UN in May 2009 for areas around the mainland and the Prince Edward Islands, totaling about 1.87 million square kilometres. It explains that if endorsed, the ECS would significantly expand South Africa’s maritime territory and create potential for resources such as oil, gas, minerals, and microbial benefits from the deep ocean. The project aims to support national development plans and growth strategies, highlighting potential research, exploration, and long-term benefits for future generations.