In celebration of 25 years of international day for biological diversity, the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden (KZN NBG) celebrated this […]
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South Africa wins 36th Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has received the good news from London this morning that the Kirstenbosch-South Africa […]
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BLU concludes midterm review
SANBI’s Biodiversity and Land Use (BLU) Project received a very favorable overall rating of ‘satisfactory’ for its Midterm Review (MTR) […]
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SUSFARMS Collaboration wins second place at Bonsucro Inspire Awards
In mid-January, the Midlands Sustainable Sugar Supply Chain Collaboration (SUSFARMS South Africa) also known as the SUSFARMS® Midlands Collaboration secured […]
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Free State National Botanical Gardens scoops golden award at the 135th Bloem Show
The Free State National Botanical Garden (FSNBG) has scooped the golden award in four consecutive years at the Bloem show […]
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SANBI hosts successful inaugural Student Research Day at Kirstenbosch
Science can change the world – as long as there are researchers willing to put in the long hours in […]
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Into the Clouds: Surveying the Sky Islands of Mozambique (Part 2)
Researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI, travelled to Mozambique to survey three mountains for reptiles and amphibians. […]
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Zoological Garden holds junior nature conservator course
This 4-day course is designed for learners from grade 7 – 12. This activity-filled course introduces learners to the wider […]
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Marine biologists launch a book on South Africa’s marine invertebrates
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), in collaboration with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), will be launching […]
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Into the clouds: Surveying the Sky Islands of Mozambique (Part 1)
By Krystal Tolley Researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), travelled to Mozambique to survey three mountains for […]
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How tiny toads seize the day – and the weather conditions – for breeding
By Krystal Tolley Rose’s mountain toadlet is a very small amphibian – adults grow to just 2 centimetres in length. […]
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The Brunsvigias are back at Hantam NBG
We are very pleased and thankful to be able to say that on the morning of the 30th of March […]
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SANBI hosts Global Partnership for Plant Conservation Conference
28 – 30 August 2018 “Supporting the worldwide implementation of the global strategy for plant conservation.” Organised by the Global […]
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SANBI welcomes new design team for 2018 Chelsea Flower Show
Kirstenbosch at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Today was a historic day for the South African National […]
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Deep Seacrets: the outer shelf and slope ecosystems of the Eastern Cape
This project aims to develop multi-disciplinary offshore research capacity and knowledge to support improved management of poorly studied outer shelf, […]
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