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South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)

The South African National Biodiversity Institute is responsible for exploring, revealing, celebrating and championing biodiversity for the benefit and enjoyment of all South Africans.

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26 January 2012
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Dr Guy Midgley, Chief Director heading up SANBI's Climate Change and Bioadaptation Division, has been awarded a Professorship at the University of KwaZulu Natal.Read more
01 January 2012
The ‘Reconnecting with Nature’ display has been unveiled at the Kirstenbosch, KwaZulu-Natal and Karoo Desert National Botanical Gardens. These are the first three of the nine Botanical Gardens to feature the display. During the first few weeks of 2012, the remaining Gardens will also install this thought-provoking exhibit.Read more
13 December 2011
Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden in Worcester celebrates 90 years of displaying South Africa's succulent and arid regions' flora; the launch of a bird booklet and the re-opening of the Kokerboom restaurant.Read more