A team of researchers are set to uncover the intricacies of life in the ‘rhizosphere’ after receiving funding from the […]
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Green Climate Fund approves Ecosystems and Disaster Risk Reduction Concept Note
Author: Mpfunzeni Tshindane Following an extensive two-year project identification and development process, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) recently […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Run
After heavy rains, we were blessed with beautiful sunshine for our Breast Cancer Walk/Run at the Harold Porter National Botanical […]
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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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Announcement on Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2019/20
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a delay to announce the 2019/2020 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts line-up. The Concert […]
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SANBI co-hosts Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship 2020 Learning Exchange
Invitation The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and its partners will be hosting the Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship […]
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Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project at Kirstebosch
A legend in classical music with over 100 albums and 19 Grammy Awards In just a few months, cellist Yo-Yo […]
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Efforts to secure important water source area
Partners forge ahead with efforts to secure important water source area The South African National Biodiversity Institute has successfully convened […]
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What is so special about marine fish?
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (NZG) has the largest inland marine and freshwater aquarium in the country. Housing […]
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Global study on importance of biodiversity
Global study shows how important biodiversity is for crop production In the last two decades, 20% of the world’s croplands […]
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SA’s wetlands and rivers are crucial for water security
Healthy rivers and wetlands are necessary to address one of the most crucial issues in our country today – that […]
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Harold Porter NBG has a whale of a time with locals and tourists
The annual Hermanus Whale Festival took place the weekend of the 27th to the 29th of September 2019. Every year, […]
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Tenfold increase in Marine Protected Areas supports SA’s sustainable oceans economy
Pic: Peter Chadwick National Marine Week is celebrated in the second week of October. During this time, we recognise how […]
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CREW’s search through history in Bews Herbarium
By Aaliyah Motala As you enter through the double doors, you are hit with the comforting musky smell of old […]
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“Well protected biodiversity but increased threats,” reveals NBA
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy says South Africa’s National Biodiversity Assessment domesticates the Global Assessment on Biodiversity […]
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