Somewhere in the deep recesses of the Iziko Museum in Cape Town, there is a small glass jar containing a […]
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Wild ones: Crop Wild Relatives key to SA food security
South African woman holds wild spinach (Source: Google […]
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SA recognises its flora – report reveals
South Africa recognises its flora – Global Plant Conservation report reveals South Africans are encouraged to indulge in a healthy […]
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Mammal data unlocked for Karoo ‘shale gas’ region
A recent study on two small mammal groups has unlocked new knowledge on their taxonomy and distribution and will aid […]
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SONA 2020: We need to highlight the links to biodiversity
Aside from mentioning the fact that South Africa has an exceptional wealth of plant and animal diversity, President Cyril Ramaphos’s […]
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FBIP WORKSHOP: Improve your funding chances for 2020
The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) will be hosting a workshop to support academics in improving the quality of their […]
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Acoustic detection sheds light on bat diversity in northern SA
The presence of several important bat species has been confirmed in the Mapungubwe National Park in the north of South […]
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Researchers to uncover intricacies of life in the ‘rhizosphere’
A team of researchers are set to uncover the intricacies of life in the ‘rhizosphere’ after receiving funding from the […]
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Hidden cryptic species revealed within forest gecko
A recent molecular genetic study has revealed hidden cryptic species within a forest gecko from the east coast of South […]
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Dr Rebelo receives 2019 Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Regional Award
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) award recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations or projects in the field of ecological restoration. Dr […]
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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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Velvet worm study raises the flag on threatened indigenous forests
A fine-scale study on velvet worms has raised the flag for better protection of South Africa’s threatened forest habitats. According […]
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SANBI hosts the 2nd Annual Student Research Day at Kirstenbosch
Research days set students and staff on a platform that is considerably conducive towards their growth in academic and professional […]
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CREW CFR Workshop 2019
Janine Steytler and Ismail Ebrahim The Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers (CREW) Annual Workshop was held on 17 – […]
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SANBI begins Green Climate Fund Concept Note development process
Author: Mpfunzeni Tshindane The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in December […]
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