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WCBSP available in a more accessible format

03/12/201911/12/2019

The South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI’s) Biodiversity and Land Use Project implementing partners, CapeNature and the Western Cape Department […]

South Africa’s first dedicated Sustainable Landscape Finance Coalition launched

03/12/2019

Globally, the financial underspend on environmental efforts is well recognised and in South Africa alone we currently face a 64% […]

Guideline aims to ensure sustainable agricultural use

03/12/2019

Various regulatory authorities in the biodiversity sector co-developed a biodiversity sector guidelines aimed at improving land use regulation as it […]

Biodiversity stewardship factsheet: a tool for community development

03/12/2019

There are numerous links between rural development, land reform, the biodiversity economy and biodiversity stewardship. All of these activities occur […]

Researchers to uncover intricacies of life in the ‘rhizosphere’

28/11/201928/11/2019

A team of researchers are set to uncover the intricacies of life in the ‘rhizosphere’ after receiving funding from the […]

Green Climate Fund approves Ecosystems and Disaster Risk Reduction Concept Note

27/11/2019

Author: Mpfunzeni Tshindane Following an extensive two-year project identification and development process, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) recently […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Run

13/11/2019

After heavy rains, we were blessed with beautiful sunshine for our Breast Cancer Walk/Run at the Harold Porter National Botanical […]

Hidden cryptic species revealed within forest gecko

12/11/2019

A recent molecular genetic study has revealed hidden cryptic species within a forest gecko from the east coast of South […]

Announcement on Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2019/20

11/11/201911/11/2019

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a delay to announce the 2019/2020 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts line-up. The Concert […]

SANBI co-hosts Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship 2020 Learning Exchange

08/11/201918/11/2019

Invitation The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and its partners will be hosting the Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship […]

Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project at Kirstebosch

05/11/201908/11/2019

A legend in classical music with over 100 albums and 19 Grammy Awards In just a few months, cellist Yo-Yo […]

Efforts to secure important water source area

04/11/201904/11/2019

Partners forge ahead with efforts to secure important water source area The South African National Biodiversity Institute has successfully convened […]