The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has announced today, 30 April 2024, that the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden remains […]
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Empowering communities through citizen science
Bridging the gap between science and traditional healing/ knowledge As the fight against the water crisis continues across the country, […]
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Unveiling 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 […]
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Conservation 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 […]
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Ecological 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 […]
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SA-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 […]
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SANBI 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 […]
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Minister 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 readingMore TagSANBI 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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Southern Africa excels in international Great Southern Bioblitz 2023
The Great Southern Bioblitz (GSB), like the City Nature Challenge, is an annual citizen science event. During the GSB southern […]
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Visit our national botanical gardens this summer
‘Good for the body. Very good for the soul’ The 11 national botanical gardens across South Africa are inviting people […]
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BIRDIE Platform Launches to Unravel the World of Wetlands and Waterbirds
Image: Doug Harebottle In an era marked by a growing need for ecological data on freshwater ecosystems, the South African […]
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The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are back
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town kicks off its 2023/2024 series of Summer Sunset Concerts on Sunday, December 3 […]
Continue readingMore TagKirstenbosch named best botanical garden in Africa
‘… a beautiful space to relax and explore the bounties of South Africa’s biodiversity’ The World Luxury Travel Awards has […]
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SANBI publishes South Africa’s first report on the impacts of GMOs on biodiversity
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has published its first assessment of the impact on biodiversity by genetically modified […]
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