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
Join local volunteers in hands on activities to safeguard precious habitats and wildlife.
become a monthly donor
People caring for the earth
Becoming a monthly WESSA donor is one of the most impactful ways you can support meaningful, long-term environmental change.
A monthly gift helps us drive critical work in climate action, biodiversity and habitat protection, and pollution reduction. Your consistent support ensures we can act quickly and strategically in the face of growing environmental threats.
People caring for the earth isn’t just a motto – it’s a movement. Join us today and be the difference.
News at WESSA
120+ Gauteng schools recognised for Environmental Leadership at WESSA Eco-Schools Awards 2025
Gauteng’s schools took centre stage at the WESSA Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony, where educators, learners, partners and government representatives gathered to recognise measurable environmental action across the province.
Conservation insights from the Magaliesberg Biosphere
In the WESSA Northern Area Region, recent expert talks explored the mounting pressures facing wildlife in South Africa’s Magaliesberg Biosphere
WESSA recognises 31 Western Cape schools at 2025 Eco-Schools Awards
WESSA (The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) has recognised 31 Western Cape schools for their measurable environmental action and sustainability leadership at the 2025 Eco-Schools Awards, held on Saturday, 21 February 2026 at the J&J Conference Centre Belmont Square in Cape Town.
ADvTECH Schools: February 2026 activities inspire young environmental stewards
Across the ADvTECH school network, learners marked key environmental and science awareness moments during February through hands-on activities, creative exploration and peer-to-peer learning.
WESSA and Century City Conference Centre mark milestone with first conference venue to achieve Green Key certification in Africa and Southern Hemisphere
Century City Conference Centre venue becomes the first to achieve Green Key certification – earning an exceptional 100% audit score in its first year of assessment.
eWASA and WESSA bring Waste Management Education to Northern Cape schools
Educators from across the Northern Cape gathered for the first eWASA and WESSA SA Schools Waste Management and Education Project workshop
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