The Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) component of the BLU project convened a capacity building session for municipal officials […]
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UNDP SA welcomes new Resident Representative
The United Nations Development Programme is proud to announce the return of Dr Ayodele Odusola to South Africa, this time […]
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Rehabilitation project results in socio economic benefits
The rehabilitation project being implemented by the Kaapsehoop Heritage Association on the Battery Creek Gorge, located on the Berlin Forest […]
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uMDMs SDFs geared towards improved land use regulation
Getting environmental layers included in municipal Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) with the aim of producing Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) that […]
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BLU Project presents IAIA19 Brisbane
The South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI’s) Environmental Management Component of the Biodiversity and Land Use (BLU) Project was part […]
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SANBI releases National Biodiversity Assessment
Image: Jonathan Colville South Africa’s incredible biodiversity, our natural heritage, provides many jobs and benefits On Heritage Day, we celebrate […]
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SA coastal biodiversity status in spotlight on Clean-up Day
Saturday 21 September is International Coastal Clean-up Day, which draws attention to the problem of waste on beaches. The soon-to-be-released […]
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Intergovernmental Blitz Operation
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has partnered with the South African National Biodiversity Institute in a concerted […]
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Pepper-bark saplings at Ozwathini
The pepper-bark tree (Warburgia salutarus), ‘isibhaha’ in isiZulu, is a highly endangered indigenous tree used to treat common ailments including […]
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Common Farm Activities: When do you need environmental authorisation?
In the Western Cape, a need was identified for a brochure highlighting the most common farm activities that need environmental […]
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The role of mentorship
Mentorship is a familiar concept in the context of rural development in South Africa. It refers to the process of […]
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Biodiversity Information Management training events in SA 2019 and 2020
Biodiversity Information Management Training Events in South Africa for 2019 and 2020 To support our efforts to grow capacity in […]
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Free gardens entry to women and children on Women’s Day
Celebrate National Women’s Day at South African National Biodiversity Institute’s National Botanical and Zoological Gardens South Africa will be celebrating […]
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Biodiversity Career Expo at Harold Porter
On the 1st of August 2019, Harold Porter National Botanical Garden was visited by over 250 grade 10 learners from […]
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Statement on gorilla at the National Zoological Gardens
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has safely returned Binga, a 17 year-old gorilla residing at the National Zoological […]
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