On 7 July 2025, SANBI hosted the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) to launch the first-of-its-kind environmental […]
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Countries unite to mainstream biodiversity into development priorities
The SBAPP Mid-Project Mainstreaming Forum, held from 2–6 June 2025 in Senga Bay, Malawi, brought together biodiversity experts, government officials, […]
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Deputy Minister Swarts unveils viewing deck and refurbished bridge at Lowveld
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, unveils new viewing deck and refurbished bridge at […]
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SANBI secures funding to protect most vulnerable communities
SANBI secures major climate adaptation funding to protect South Africa’s most vulnerable communities South Africa is set to benefit from […]
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Pretoria Zoo announces birth of baby giraffe
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) announces the birth of baby giraffe on World Giraffe Day The National Zoological Garden (NZG), […]
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Capture the beauty of nature with SANBI on Nature Photography Day
In celebration of Nature Photography Day on 15 June 2025, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites all garden […]
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South Africa celebrates International Day for Biodiversity 2025
On International Day for Biological Diversity which is celebrated annually on 22 May 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and […]
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Pretoria Zoo welcomes over 200 marine fish
National Zoological Garden (NZG) welcomes over 200 marine fish The National Zoological Garden (NZG), home to the largest inland aquarium […]
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Kwelera supports NJR Botanical Garden
Kwelera National Botanical Garden supports NJR Botanical Garden in Mount Fletcher At SANBI, we believe in the power of collaboration, […]
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Call for nomination of persons to be considered for appointment to SANBI board
Call for nomination of suitable persons to be considered for appointment to the board of the South African National Biodiversity […]
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National Gardens Week: a resounding success
Over 120 000 South Africans celebrated the inaugural National Gardens Week Thousands of visitors experienced the joy and wonder of spending […]
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Thriving People in Nature: Reflections from the BSPA Symposium
The Biodiversity Science and Policy Advice (BSPA) Branch Symposium, held on 5 March 2025 in Cape Town and Pretoria, brought […]
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New garden membership pricing for national botanical and zoological gardens
It is now even cheaper to access some of the most beautiful gardens on the African continent with the introduction […]
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Free access to all gardens during National Gardens Week
Celebrate National Gardens Week with free access to South Africa’s national botanical and zoological gardens Imagine stepping into a world […]
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National Gardens Week 2025
Grow your joy: Celebrate, embrace, protect and enjoy biodiversity wealth Introducing National Gardens Week 2025, a celebration of the beauty […]
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