The Green Youth Environmental Solution organisation members are inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards through their hands-on initiatives like gardening.

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (10 October 2024) – Planting and bringing life to the soil lies at the very heart and purpose of the Green Youth Environmental Solution non-profit organisation.

Earlier this month, a team rolled up their sleeves to prepare to plant a garden at Fezokuhle Primary School in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

Nourishing vegetables such as spinach and onions will be planted in the school’s garden with the assistance of the children who attend the organisation’s theory lessons. This hands-on experience will help them understand the process and prepare for the future.

By exploring the wonders of the natural world, children develop a deep connection, appreciation and respect for the environment, fostering a lifelong commitment to its preservation.

The vegetable garden planting initiative is just one of the various ways that the Green Youth Environmental Solution is committed to teaching children in primary schools about the importance of taking care of the environment and the value of gardening.

Sources: Green Youth Environmental Solution

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Through informative talks and expert guidance, WESSA is making sure South African businesses rise to the occasion and become leaders in addressing climate change.

Durban, South Africa (04 October 2024) – In a time of escalating climate crisis, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has issued a call to South African businesses.

The organisation hosted a high-level corporate dialogue in uMhlanga, Durban, to unpack the critical implications of the Climate Change Act for corporate South Africa.

The Climate Change Act is a landmark piece of legislation which mandates corporate compliance with stringent environmental regulations.

This new era demands a shift towards sustainable practices and a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Businesses urged to be leaders in the fight against climate change

This crucial discussion, led by Cindy-Lee Cloete, newly appointed CEO of WESSA, and Tina Costas, a director and environmental law expert from Norton Rose Fulbright, highlighted the urgent role that South African businesses play in the fight against climate change.

During the dialogue, WESSA stressed the importance of this legislation as a regulatory framework and an urgent call to action for South Africa’s business sector.

According to WESSA, Companies will now be required to submit mitigation plans, stay within assigned sectoral (carbon) emission targets (SETs), and adapt operations to meet climate change risks. These changes are imminent, and the Act gives businesses little room for complacency.

WESSA stands ready to support businesses

WESSA, with its rich 98-year history of environmental advocacy, is uniquely positioned to guide businesses through this transition.

The organisation emphasises that compliance is not only a legal requirement but also an opportunity for innovation and long-term sustainability.

By embracing the challenges presented by the Climate Change Act, businesses can not only protect the planet but also secure their own future.

Director at Norton Rose Fulbright, Tina Costas, provided a comprehensive presentation of the Climate Change Act, stressing that the law was designed to hold companies accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions and enforce sector-specific reduction targets.

The message was clear. Those failing to comply face significant penalties and risk being left behind in a rapidly changing global marketplace where sustainability and resilience are prized.

The dialogue also highlighted that, while the Climate Change Act has not become operational as yet, it opens opportunities for businesses to rethink their response strategies.

WESSA, through its impactful environmental programmes and training workshops, assessments, and expertise in environmental conservation and education, is ready to guide companies in attaining their environmental goals.

Cloete concluded the session by reinforcing WESSA’s commitment to a sustainable South Africa and calling on the business community to embrace the transformation that lies ahead:

“The Climate Change Act is our nation’s answer to the climate change crisis and challenges, and WESSA is  committed to providing expert guidance and solutions to businesses that are eager to  respond and adapt to these changes effectively.”

Sources: Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa

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A powerful partnership between the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust and The Litterboom Project highlighted the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and the opportunities for creating sustainable livelihoods through waste recycling and repurposing.

Hillcrest, South Africa (02 October 2024) – Two awesome organisations came together for a powerful partnership for a greener tomorrow.

Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) welcomed The Litterboom Project, South Africa’s largest river cleanup initiative, for a thought-provoking talk on environmental protection.

Their presentation focused on the importance of keeping rivers clean to protect marine ecosystems as well as creating opportunities for youth to become WastePreneurs.

Litterboom Wastepreneur Njabulo gave a short talk on recycling and the waste problem. He shared insights on how to identify recyclable and non-recyclable items, empowering everyone to make better choices when it comes to managing waste.

The session, attended by HACT staff, volunteers, youth interns, and Indalo Agri-Entrepreneur trainees, highlighted the far-reaching benefits of waste reduction.

“Keeping our rivers clean not only helps prevent harmful plastic from devastating our oceans but also provides a pathway for sustainable livelihoods within our communities.

“Litterboom’s mission aligns closely with our values of empowerment, environmental stewardship, and community development,” HACT said.

HACT reiterated the need to protect waterways, as a way of safeguarding not only the environment but also the health and future of those who depend on it.

“As we work together to create cleaner rivers, we are investing in a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come,” HACT added.

Inspired by HACT’s innovative upcycling efforts, The Litterboom team also discovered new possibilities for transforming plastic waste into valuable products.

Many of HACT’s volunteers and staff have successfully repurposed plastic into high-quality items to sell locally, demonstrating the potential for sustainable livelihoods.

“This is one of the many ways we’re working to support reclaimers, empower our communities, and reduce plastic pollution,” The Litterboom Project shared.

By working together, HACT and Litterboom are taking significant steps towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for generations to come.

Sources: Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust / The Litterboom Project

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If you’re a sucker for pretty flowers, and roses in particular, Bedford has a hidden gem that holds South Africa’s oldest roses that will be sure to get you feeling giddy inside!

Bedford, South Africa (02 October 2024) – Bedford is famous for its annual Garden Festival but has another floral attraction that holds the history of timeless blooms.

Nestled in the charming Eastern Cape town, lies a hidden gem for rose enthusiasts, the Bedford Rosarium.

The floral sanctuary showcases a diverse collection of heritage roses that uniquely preserve the beauty and history of our country.

Roses that have a story to tell

As you wander through the arboretum, you’ll encounter a captivating rose garden that boasts an array of colours, fragrances, and shapes, each with its own unique story to tell.

According to Karoo Heartland, the history of roses in South Africa dates back to 1657, when Jan van Riebeeck discovered the first blooms at the Cape.

The 1820 British Settlers introduced additional rose varieties to the Eastern Cape, planting them in gardens throughout the region. The first hybridised tea roses made an appearance in South Africa around 1910.

It was a visit to a botanical park in Lyon, France inspired four Eastern Cape rose en­thusiasts to develop something similar back home and start a national rosarium.

Dr David Comyn offered the club a piece of ground below his home for the establishment of the rosarium and in October 2011, the first roses were planted at Bedford’s Camelot Arboretum.

The “old” rose sanctuary

Today the stunning blooms are safe and thriving in the town’s good deep soils!

“They grow in happy companionship with indigenous pelargoniums, sutera and agapanthus, clambering up shrubs and shady trees, filling the garden with a heavenly fragrance.

“Here you will find roses hardly ever seen in modern gardens. Eventually, this sanctuary will protect more than 2,000 roses!” Karoo Heartland shares.

Sources: Karoo Heartland

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SANParks’ Vision 2040 is a bold and ambitious initiative that seeks to revolutionise how we approach conservation in South Africa. The plan aims to break down barriers between protected areas and surrounding communities, fostering inclusivity and sustainable development.

Johannesburg, South Africa (01 October 2024) – A bold and ambitious initiative is on the horizon, aiming to more decisively align conservation with the advancement of shared economic growth in ways that can tangibly change lives.

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, recently delivered a keynote address at an occasion where South African National Parks (SANParks) unveiled its “Vision 2040”.

Reimagining conservation, making it more inclusive

This visionary strategy goes beyond traditional conservation efforts, envisioning a future where nature and people thrive together and reimagines the institutional fitness of SANParks.

Essentially, it’s a call to action for all South Africans to play a role in protecting the country’s biodiversity and reaping the benefits of a healthier environment.

This model of conservation will promote social justice and inclusivity by guaranteeing that all communities, particularly the disadvantaged and marginalised, have fair and equitable access to opportunities and resources.

This long-term plan envisions a nation where nature and people thrive together, creating a harmonious and sustainable future for all.

According to SANParks, Vision 2040 aims to ensure that every South African has a stake in conservation, with tangible benefits that improve livelihoods and create opportunities.

In seeking to realise this future, there will be a need to examine if SANParks in its current organisational form and as the country’s leading conservation agency, will be able to enable Vision 2040.

Deputy Minister Singh congratulated and supported the intended approach of implementing Vision 2040 through the rollout of Mega Living Landscapes (MLL).

What are Mega Living Landscapes?

MLLs are large interconnected areas that aim to involve ordinary South Africans in conservation efforts by connecting protected areas to surrounding communities.

This approach promotes inclusivity, sustainable development, and co-existence, ensuring the participation of most South Africans.

By uniting national parks, farmland, and other lands under one entity, MLLs can anchor local development, create jobs, support entrepreneurs, and provide educational opportunities.

A collaborative effort

SANParks started the journey to Vision 2040 in 2022 with nationwide consultations. These included engagements with communities neighbouring national parks, visitors to national parks, traditional leaders, employees, conservationists, traditional healers, women, scientists and youth organizations.

Vision 2040 is also part of South Africa’s response to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of conserving 30% of the world’s terrestrial, inland water, coastal, popularly referred to as the 30 x 30.

In South Africa, this means expanding our conservation lands by an additional 14 million hectares as we create a vast network of interconnected, ecologically vibrant areas. Deputy Minister Singh challenged SANParks to reconvene annually to report back on the Vision 2040 commitments made.

In response to this call, SANParks will embed Vision 2040 in its plans and integrate it as part of its performance reporting.

Sources: South African National Parks

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Researchers from the University of Pretoria were part of a groundbreaking study that seeks to help us learn more about how plants adapt to extreme environments and how they can survive in a changing world.

Pretoria, South Africa (30 September 2024) – So, many people may know that plants such as the cactus and agave thrive in hot and dry conditions, like the desert. But have you ever wondered how this is biologically possible, considering just how harsh that environment is?

Well, the University of Pretoria (UP) has been involved in a groundbreaking international study that has shed new light on the remarkable adaptations of plants thriving in the harsh conditions of drylands.

By analysing data from over 1,300 plant species across six continents, scientists discovered that these resilient organisms have evolved a diverse array of survival strategies to cope with arid environments.

The results of this large-scale study, which involved 120 scientists from 27 countries, were recently published in the scientific journal Nature and have significant implications for protecting biodiversity as the planet warms and regions become drier.

UP researchers contributed datasets from South African drylands, with sampling being carried out in the vicinities of Graaff Reinet and Prince Albert in the central Karoo and around Lichtenburg in the North-West province.

“These sites provided unique data as South Africa’s drylands are particularly rich in plant species compared with many of the other sites included in the study,” said Professor Peter le Roux of UP’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences who was involved in the study.

Le Roux explained that South Africa is very arid, with 85% of the country defined as drylands, not just areas like the Karoo or the Kalahari.

“Despite this, these drylands feature exceptionally diverse flora, including the Succulent Karoo, a biome along the West Coast that usually receives less than 200mm of rain annually yet hosts more than 6 000 plant species. Many of these aren’t found anywhere else on Earth,” he added.

Why the arid plant study was necessary

Earth is home to a diversity of plants with highly varied forms and functions. This extraordinary morphological, physiological and biochemical diversity determines how plants adapt and respond to ongoing global changes, with significant consequences for the functioning of ecosystems.

Yet, 90% of current knowledge on the functional diversity of plants concerns only agricultural ecosystems and temperate zones. By contrast, drylands are under-represented in the data. These important zones are now directly threatened by increases in aridity, grazing pressure and desertification.

How plants respond to such pressures needs to be understood to more accurately predict how these fragile ecosystems will respond in terms of their biodiversity and functioning.

This worldwide investigation of the functional diversity of plants in arid zones was carried out to meet this urgent need.

Study reveals how plants adapt to extreme environments

During the massive study, scientists found that plants in dry places have many different ways to survive. Some plants have developed high calcium levels, strengthening cell walls to protect themselves from the heat, while others have a lot of salt to help them retain water.

Although there are fewer different kinds of plants in dry places compared to other places, these plants have a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and abilities.

The scientists also found that plants are more likely to survive in dry places if they are alone and don’t have to compete with other plants for resources. This is because they can develop unique traits that help them survive.

The findings of this study have significant implications for understanding and protecting biodiversity in a warming world.

As regions become drier and desertification threatens ecosystems, understanding how plants adapt to arid conditions is essential for predicting their response and developing effective conservation strategies.

Sources: University of Pretoria

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Inspired by their learning about the harmful effects of plastic on the planet, Crawford International La Lucia pupils pledged to collect plastic bags for the Magic Bean Foundation and planted a tree, too!

La Lucia, South Africa (30 September 2024) – While convenient and widely available, it is no secret that plastic is harmful to the environment and the future of our planet.

Playing their part to help reduce and reuse plastic were the pupils of Crawford International La Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal.

After learning about the different types of pollution during their Transdisciplinary Unit on Sharing the Planet, the pre-primary pupils pledged to collect 100 plastic bags per class for the Magic Bean Foundation.

In return, the school’s principal, Mrs Tribe, promised to purchase a tree to plant in the school’s garden.

According to the school, pupils spread the message and encouraged all the other grades in the pre-primary to collect plastic bags, bottle tops and bread tags.

“The students collected over 500 plastic bags and Mrs Tribe purchased a False Olive Tree to be planted in the garden,” the school said.

By taking small steps, such as reducing plastic consumption, these students are demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable future.

The plastic bags will be put to good and creative use at the Magic Foundation where they will be recycled into eco-friendly baskets, bags, placemats and more!

Sources: Crawford International La Lucia

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A dedicated group of 100 volunteers and stakeholders came together to plant a staggering 100,000 indigenous trees, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable planet for generations to come.

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (26 September 2024) – Glowing with fresh new shades of lush greenery, the Bisley Nature Reserve in Pietermaritzburg is thriving following an incredible tree-planting event that concluded Arbour Month this week.

Purifying the air, regulating the climate, releasing oxygen, and providing food and habitats for our precious wildlife – trees are truly a natural treasure for humans and the environment, making it a no-brainer as to why we should go out of our way to replenish and protect them!

Various stakeholders and “green-thumb” volunteers were armed with their shovels and spades to give back to Mother Nature by planting a whopping 100,000 indigenous trees this season to restore landscapes and build a more resilient future for our ecosystems.

Each tree planted is a seed for future generations and a symbol of Wildlands’ commitment to nurturing and protecting our environment.

With hopes to support biodiversity and wild fruits, Wild Date Palm, Wild Plum, White Ironwood, Coral Tree, White Stinkwood, River Bushwillow and Forest Mahogany were among the species of trees planted at the nature reserve.

“These indigenous species will assist the reserve augment their existing forest patch and foster a stronger working relationship with WILDTRUST.

“We couldn’t have done this without our partners, volunteers, and all the hands that helped make this day a success,” Wildlands shared.

Sources: Wildlands

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The inaugural Snare Mitigation Symposium brought together experts and stakeholders to address the pressing issue of illegal snaring, which threatens our precious wildlife.

Pretoria, South Africa (17 September 2024) – The cruel and illegal practice of setting snares to trap animals for selfish gain continues to be a significant problem in many local communities across South Africa.

Collaboration and partnerships are key in addressing the negative impacts of the illegal snaring of wildlife. This was among the takeaways from the inaugural two-day national Snare Mitigation Symposium in Pretoria on 10 and 11 September.

The meeting was co-led by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT), the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and South African National Parks (SANParks) where 140 delegates delved into the impacts, drivers and solutions to this increasing threat to wildlife and the economy.

The event brought together leading experts in wildlife crime, government officials and representatives of numerous stakeholders across the sector to examine the multifaceted aspects of the snaring crisis.

Snares are a significant threat to wildlife across South Africa, with many species falling victim to these cruel and illegal traps.

The symposium helped shed light on the reality that many animals are snared largely for personal or commercial use and are occurring at unsustainable rates across all provinces and in diverse landscapes. Sadly, many species, including leopard, lion, hyena and other predators, are killed as by-catch in snares originally set for bushmeat.

Another key insight was that communities living with wildlife, and those linked to snaring, need to form an integral of the solutions being proposed, and to be undertaken, to address snaring.

No solution will be credible without the involvement of the relevant community voices in the co-development of solutions.

Solutions need to be diverse, purposely inclusive and tailored to and by the people living in the affected areas. Technological advances were showcased to improve snare detection and data collection.

Among the key decisions adopted as outcomes included further research on the drivers and alternative livelihood solutions, more cohesive legislation to address snaring and other wildlife crimes, more centralised reporting and monitoring to ascertain the extent of the problem, and creating a greater understanding of the impact of snaring not only on biodiversity but also on the economy and well-being of communities.

At a workshop following the event, the host organisations strategised the next steps related to key themes and action points identified during the symposium that will include a wide range of stakeholders.

Looking to the future, greater teamwork and communication between the state, private sector and civil society will be cultivated to find sustainable long-term solutions for both people and wildlife.

Sources: DFFE, the CLT, the EWT, SANBI and SANParks

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By working closely with preschool teachers, MASICORP’s Wild Hearts Program has empowered educators to instil a lifelong appreciation for nature in preschoolers.

Cape Town, South Africa (16 September 2024) – Beyond academics, school is one place where we learn so much and pick up key life skills that easily become a part of our values and lifestyles.

Planting the seed of caring for the environment in little minds are the teachers who are part of MASICORP’s Wild Hearts Program.

MASICORP is an NPO dedicated to using the power of education to help people progress towards a sustainable future.

The organisation’s ongoing collaboration with the Wild Hearts Program from Made Better Together Foundation has been making great strides over the past year, cultivating a lifelong appreciation and respect for nature in little ones.

Over the past year, the Wild Hearts team has been working closely with six pre-grade R teachers across three schools.

What began as a pilot project at Chasmay Educare has now become an integral part of their weekly teaching programs.

Through engaging activities and lessons, this fantastic initiative has empowered educators to teach children about the environment and the importance of sustainable living.

“Thank you to the Wild Hearts Program for their dedication to our ECD educators and children.

“We have seen incredible growth in both our teachers and children as they incorporate these valuable lessons into their daily teachings,” MASICORP shared.

Sources: MASICORP

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