A consortium of over 20 institutions is undertaking the Karoo BioGaps Project, a three year project to fill biodiversity information […]
Continue readingMore TagNumber of known SA brittle star species escalates by 20%
The number of brittle star species known from South Africa has escalated by 20%, after a recent SeaKeys taxonomic study. […]
Continue readingMore TagKwaZulu-Natal NBG celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity
In celebration of 25 years of international day for biological diversity, the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden (KZN NBG) celebrated this […]
Continue readingMore TagBLU concludes midterm review
SANBI’s Biodiversity and Land Use (BLU) Project received a very favorable overall rating of ‘satisfactory’ for its Midterm Review (MTR) […]
Continue readingMore TagSUSFARMS Collaboration wins second place at Bonsucro Inspire Awards
In mid-January, the Midlands Sustainable Sugar Supply Chain Collaboration (SUSFARMS South Africa) also known as the SUSFARMS® Midlands Collaboration secured […]
Continue readingMore TagFree State National Botanical Gardens scoops golden award at the 135th Bloem Show
The Free State National Botanical Garden (FSNBG) has scooped the golden award in four consecutive years at the Bloem show […]
Continue readingMore TagSANBI hosts successful inaugural Student Research Day at Kirstenbosch
Science can change the world – as long as there are researchers willing to put in the long hours in […]
Continue readingMore TagInto the Clouds: Surveying the Sky Islands of Mozambique (Part 2)
Researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI, travelled to Mozambique to survey three mountains for reptiles and amphibians. […]
Continue readingMore TagInto the clouds: Surveying the Sky Islands of Mozambique (Part 1)
By Krystal Tolley Researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), travelled to Mozambique to survey three mountains for […]
Continue readingMore TagHow tiny toads seize the day – and the weather conditions – for breeding
By Krystal Tolley Rose’s mountain toadlet is a very small amphibian – adults grow to just 2 centimetres in length. […]
Continue readingMore TagThe Brunsvigias are back at Hantam NBG
We are very pleased and thankful to be able to say that on the morning of the 30th of March […]
Continue readingMore TagSANBI hosts Global Partnership for Plant Conservation Conference
28 – 30 August 2018 “Supporting the worldwide implementation of the global strategy for plant conservation.” Organised by the Global […]
Continue readingMore TagSANBI welcomes new design team for 2018 Chelsea Flower Show
Kirstenbosch at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Today was a historic day for the South African National […]
Continue readingMore TagDeep Seacrets: the outer shelf and slope ecosystems of the Eastern Cape
This project aims to develop multi-disciplinary offshore research capacity and knowledge to support improved management of poorly studied outer shelf, […]
Continue readingMore TagSANBI holds 15th National Biodiversity Planning Forum
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is going to hold the 15th Biodiversity Planning Forum (BPF) from 19–22 June […]
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