Join us to educate, advocate, and act for a more sustainable planet
Climate change, habitat loss, pollution, species are under threat – everyone needs to get involved in caring for the earth.
WESSA
Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa
Caring for the Earth for almost 100 years
What we do
WESSA TRAINING ACADEMY
Accredited courses in conservation, tourism guiding, wildlife management and environmental education
EDUCATION CENTRES
Accredited environmental and enrichment experiences for school & youth groups, families and individuals at uMngeni Valley, Twinstreams, and Treasure Beach
SCHOOLS & YOUTH PROGRAMME
Teaching kids about the environment and sustainable use of natural resources
CONSERVATION
Help us protect species under threat, such as the highly endangered pangolin through awareness, education, rescuing & re-wilding
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Blue Flag, Green Coast, Green Key SA and the Child Safe Beach Project ensure coastal conservation and high environmental standards
ADVOCACY
Be a voice for the environment, by supporting objective activism that promotes sound environmental governance
Support our work
become a pangolin Partner
Species under threat
Help us protect endangered pangolins by ending their illegal trade and reducing human-wildlife conflict around electrified rangeland fences. Your support helps fund the rewilding of rescued pangolins, upscale pangolin education, develop conservation management plans and advocate for pangolin conservation.
News at WESSA
Unpacking the Climate Change Act and its impact on South Africa businesses
WESSA hosted a high-level corporate dialogue at Coastlands SKYE Hotel in uMhlanga on 3 October 2024 to unpack the critical implications of the Climate Change Act for corporate South Africa.
UNICEF and WESSA launch “Green Rising”
In celebration of Arbor Week (1-7 September), UNICEF South Africa in partnership with WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) launched the Green Rising “Protect and Restore” Project, an initiative that tackles the pressing issue of biodiversity...
Get your will drawn up free of charge by a qualified attorney
During Wills Week – 16-20 September 2024 – contact one of the participating attorneys nationwide to have your will drawn up for free.
New Climate Change Act signed into law in South Africa
The new Climate Change Act signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in April, aims to enforce stricter rules on greenhouse gas emissions. Going forward, companies, especially large businesses will need to meet emission targets set by Government.
Birds of the Magaliesberg
“The Birds of the Magaliesberg” project has evolved into a cherished publication, captivating both local enthusiasts and global birding communities.
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