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URP Climate Change Indaba: Resilience, lessons and rewards
After a successful eight-year run, the UMngeni Resilience Project (URP) is in its final stages of implementation. The project, formerly […]
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URP partners step out in style to celebrate achievements
Over a hundred invited guests representing communities, civil society organisations, government officials, academics, researchers and scientists from various institutions stepped […]
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Winter Wonders of Kirstenbosch with free entry this school holiday
From 24 June to 17 July 2023, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden will host its annual Winter Wonders special, where children […]
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Deacon Blue – South Africa Tour
Ricky Ross is thrilled to embark on Deacon Blue’s debut tour of South Africa early next year, saying “We are […]
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Joint Communique from SANBI and Botanical Society of South Africa
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Botanical Society of South Africa (BotSoc) have been strategic partners since […]
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Dedicated cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa
A diverse team of scientists have returned from a month offshore in a groundbreaking expedition that advanced the capacity, technology, […]
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Strategic Water Source Areas count says Stats SA report
Strategic Water Source Areas (SWSAs) are national ecological infrastructure assets that are essential for water security. These areas of high […]
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SANBI inspires interns while interns inspire SANBI at 5th Annual Presentation Day
“As a new intern, I am truly inspired,” Anele Mandisa Ngcobo said at the 5th Annual Intern Presentation Day for […]
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Climate change adaptation: it’s time to move from policy to inclusive practice
It’s all good and well to talk about climate change adaptation, and about the tools and strategies that people need […]
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Dedicated cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa
A team of marine scientists have embarked on a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary offshore expedition to develop the capacity of young […]
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‘’Saludos desde España’’ – Greetings from Spain!
The SANBI-GBIF Team embarked on a two-day journey to Spain in December 2022 to participate in an exciting new project […]
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SANBI co-hosts the 17th Kimberley Biodiversity Research Symposium
After three years of restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the year 2022 allowed the Kimberley Biodiversity Research Symposium (KBRS) […]
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