Africa joined the world in commemorating the annual World Wetlands Day under the theme: ‘Wetlands for disaster risk reduction’ on […]
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South Africa signs first conservation easement in Renosterveld
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, saw the signing of the first conservation easement in South Africa, between WWF-South Africa (WWF-SA) and […]
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Learners ‘get savvy’ about recycling vehicle oil
The Used Oil Project funded by the ROSE Foundation – a national non-profit organisation that promotes the environmentally responsible management […]
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Launch of National Status Report on Biological invasions in South Africa
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has formally launched a process to develop the first National Status Report on […]
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SANBI scientists win Young Science Communicators Competition
The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement’s (SAASTA) Young Science Communicators competition is an initiative that aims to […]
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Registration opens for the 14th Biodiversity Planning Forum
The South African National Biodiversity Institute will host the 14th annual Biodiversity Planning Forum from 20–23 June 2017 at the […]
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2017 Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan now available
The 2017 Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan (WCBSP) datasets are now available for download on the BGIS website. The WCBSP […]
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Karoo BioGaps Project Needs Your Help
Scientists know very little about the plants and animals in the Karoo, and there is an urgent need to document […]
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Consultations with the SKEP community help to shape SKEP’s future
Engagement with the Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme (SKEP) partnership through two workshops provided insights and direction in the process of […]
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Catchment-based learning platforms launched
The Framework for Investing in Ecological Infrastructure in South Africa, produced by the South African National Biodiversity Institute in 2014, calls […]
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uMngeni Resilience Project hosts Early Warning System workshop
The uMngeni Resilience Project recently hosted a two-day workshop focused on the development of Early Warning Systems for the uMgungundlovu […]
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Adaptation Fund showcases SANBI projects on its website
The Adaptation Fund’s showcases the Small Grants Facility (SGF) project on its website. The SGF is one of two projects […]
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SANBI showcases South Africa’s floral wealth at Chelsea Flower Show
South Africa in Bloom – 42 years at the Chelsea Flower Show In the 42 years that SANBI-Kirstenbosch has been […]
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Free State National Botanical Garden wins Gold Award at BloemShow Expo
The Free State National Botanical Garden (FS NBG) in Bloemfontein, has for the third time in a row won the […]
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SANBI celebrates 2017 International Day for Biodiversity
International Day for Biological Diversity to be celebrated under the theme ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ The South African National Biodiversity […]
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