Media statements

World Environment Day 2019

31/05/201931/05/2019

In the world June 5, 2019 is declared the ‘World Environment Day’ by the United Nations’ in South Africa the […]

A giant leap for ocean protection in South Africa

24/05/201924/05/2019

Giant leap for healthy oceans On Thursday, 23 May 2019, the declaration notices and regulations for 20 new Marine Protected […]

SANBI Kirstenbosch takes gold at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show

23/05/201923/05/2019

South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has won a gold medal at the 2019 Chelsea Flower […]

Kirstenbosch launches revamped gift shop

15/05/201920/05/2019

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, in collaboration with Tourvest Destination Retail, announced that the construction of the revamped gift shop has […]

Minister Hanekom announces release of Status Report on Biological Invasions in South Africa

01/11/201809/11/2018

Acting Minister of Environmental Affairs, Minister Derek Hanekom announces the release of the Status Report on Biological Invasions in South […]

South Africa announces new Marine Protected Area Network

27/10/201827/10/2018

South Africa announces new Marine Protected Area Network over two and a half times the size of the Kruger National […]

SANBI co-hosts 2nd National Biodiversity Stewardship Conference

05/10/201809/10/2018

Promoting sustainable land use for a shared future South Africa is the third most biodiverse country in the world. For […]

SANBI celebrates ocean heritage

27/09/201827/09/2018

To celebrate South Africa’s rich ocean heritage, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), in collaboration with the Department of […]

Adaptation Fund Project Celebratory Event

18/06/201826/09/2018

On the 18th of June 2018, The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), will present certificates of appreciation to its […]

Karoo BioGaps Project uncovers many new species in the Karoo

13/06/201826/09/2018

A consortium of over 20 institutions is undertaking the Karoo BioGaps Project, a three year project to fill biodiversity information […]

Launch of the Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security Project, 31 May

30/05/201826/09/2018

The Minister of Environmental Affairs Dr Edna Molewa and the Minister of Water and Sanitation Gugile Nkwinti will be at […]

National Indaba on Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security

29/05/201826/09/2018

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), in collaboration with its various partners, is hosting a three-day National Indaba on […]

South Africa wins 36th Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show

22/05/201826/09/2018

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has received the good news from London this morning that the Kirstenbosch-South Africa […]

Zoological Garden holds junior nature conservator course

10/05/201826/09/2018

This 4-day course is designed for learners from grade 7 – 12. This activity-filled course introduces learners to the wider […]

Marine biologists launch a book on South Africa’s marine invertebrates

08/05/201826/09/2018

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), in collaboration with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), will be launching […]

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