By Zimkita Mavumengwana In a significant advancement for biodiversity conservation, South Africa has officially identified 263 terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas […]
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Citizen Science Awareness Workshop empowers communities
Citizen Science Awareness Workshop empowers Traditional Health Practitioners and communities From 13 – 16 May 2024, the South African National […]
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Nature’s hidden treasures
Highlights from the 6th annual Student Research Day The 6th Annual Student Research Day held at the South African National […]
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An inclusive celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity
On Wednesday, 22 May, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)’s Directorate on Biodiversity Evidence in the Gauteng–North West region […]
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Reversing the red to address species extinction
South Africa has done much and has lots to be proud of. But way more still needs to be done […]
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Free State NBG wins big at Bloem show
We did it again! We are thrilled to announce that our Free State National Botanical Garden (FSNBG) team has, once […]
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Empowering communities through citizen science
Bridging the gap between science and traditional healing/ knowledge As the fight against the water crisis continues across the country, […]
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Unveiling Hidden Realms: A comprehensive exploration of southern African reptile conservation
Author: Zimkita Mavumengwana In the ever-evolving realm of biodiversity conservation, each species encapsulates a unique tale intricately interwoven into the […]
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SA-France partnership for biodiversity and marine kicks off
Important South Africa-France partnership for biodiversity and marine conservation started Friday 1 March 2024 saw the official launch of the […]
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SANBI unveils gardens membership scheme
Inviting a diversity of South Africans in; making the National Gardens accessible and more affordable; inviting people to co-invest in […]
Continue readingSANBI responds to reports on the state of the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria
SANBI notes the reports on the state of the National Zoological Garden (NZG). The NZG has been on a facilities […]
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Southern Africa excels in international Great Southern Bioblitz 2023
The Great Southern Bioblitz (GSB), like the City Nature Challenge, is an annual citizen science event. During the GSB southern […]
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Visit our national botanical gardens this summer
‘Good for the body. Very good for the soul’ The 11 national botanical gardens across South Africa are inviting people […]
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BIRDIE Platform Launches to Unravel the World of Wetlands and Waterbirds
Image: Doug Harebottle In an era marked by a growing need for ecological data on freshwater ecosystems, the South African […]
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The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are back
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town kicks off its 2023/2024 series of Summer Sunset Concerts on Sunday, December 3 […]
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