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 Traditional Health Practitioners and communities From 13 – 16 May 2024, the South African National […]
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Highlights from the 6th annual Student Research Day The 6th Annual Student Research Day held at the South African National […]
Continue readingAn 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 […]
Continue readingReversing 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 […]
Continue readingFree 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 […]
Continue readingKirstenbosch remains open for visitors
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has announced today, 30 April 2024, that the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden remains […]
Continue readingEmpowering communities through citizen science
Bridging the gap between science and traditional healing/ knowledge As the fight against the water crisis continues across the country, […]
Continue readingUnveiling 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 […]
Continue readingConservation Status of Reptiles book to shed light on conservation efforts
Reptiles across South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho face increasing threats to their survival, including habitat loss, climate change, and exploitation […]
Continue readingEcological infrastructure’s role in water security
Unlocking the Liquid Ledger: Ecological Infrastructure’s role in water security In South Africa, where water scarcity poses a significant challenge […]
Continue readingSA-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 […]
Continue readingSANBI 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 readingMinister Creecy launches the 3rd National Status of Biological Invasions in SA
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, launches the 3rd National Status of Biological Invasions and their […]
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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