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Kirstenbosch introduces dual pricing for 2021

19/02/202119/02/2021

At the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)’s annual entry ticket pricing review for the National Botanical Gardens, SANBI took […]

Birdie Project provides wetland and waterbird data for decision making

12/02/202112/02/2021

In South Africa freshwater resources remain uncertain in both quantity and quality, increasing the need to monitor freshwater biodiversity in […]

Good golly, be jolly at Kirstenbosch this Holiday

04/12/202007/12/2020

The holiday season is upon us and for residents of Cape Town and surrounds, a visit – or two – […]

BLU project boosts biodiversity benefits

04/12/202004/12/2020

Pic: Garth Mortimer SANBI BLU project boosts biodiversity benefits across government spheres Held under the theme ‘Partnerships for Sustainable Landscapes […]

South Africa’s first land and terrestrial ecosystem accounts

02/12/202002/12/2020

South Africa’s first land and terrestrial ecosystem accounts provide a wealth of information Over the past three decades, South Africa’s […]

Scientists call for concerted effort in deep sea research

01/12/202001/12/2020

The deep seas – vast expanses of water and seabed hidden more than 200 metres below the ocean surface to […]

SANBI hosts Partnerships for Sustainable Landscapes dialogue

30/11/202001/12/2020

Photo: Steve Germishuizen Web dialogue for biodiversity project and partners It is time to celebrate the joint efforts of […]

SANBI’s outdoor concerts suspended this season

12/10/202012/10/2020

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) will not be holding concerts in its national botanical gardens this coming summer […]

SANBI hosts its inaugural Spring Festival

23/09/202023/09/2020

First ever SANBI spring festival taking place across South Africa Great news for gardeners, fans of all things floral, nature […]

South Africa records zero mammal and bird extinctions

16/09/202016/09/2020

Pic: Markus Lilje © At least 28 extinctions prevented globally by conservation action in recent decades and South Africa has […]

National Zoological Garden celebrates Spring Day

28/08/202001/09/2020

National Zoological Garden celebrates Spring Day by opening to visitors After nearly five months, the South African National Biodiversity Institute […]