Barbara Creecy
Barbara Creecy is a South African politician who served as the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. She gained attention recently for her controversial decision regarding fishing closures around key breeding colonies of the critically endangered African penguin, a move that conservationists argue undermines expert recommendations and threatens the species' survival.
Born on Aug 01, 2023 (1 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.34% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 221,151 | $350,000 | 1,305$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 221,151 | $350,000 | 1,305$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Mayor Hill-Lewis is grateful to Minister Barbara Creecy for following through on her commitment.
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South Africa:
Barbara Creecy is the former environment minister whose decision to implement interim closures around seabird breeding colonies was reviewed and set aside by the court.
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United Kingdom:
Barbara Creecy is George’s predecessor who was taken to court for failing to implement fishing closures.
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South Africa:
Barbara Creecy was the former environment minister whose decision on fishing closures was challenged in court.
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South Africa:
Barbara Creecy is a former environment minister who commissioned a report on the captive lion industry.
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South Africa:
Barbara Creecy took a gamble on the extinction of the African penguin by disregarding the recommendations of a panel of international experts.
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