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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.
WESSA unveils South Africa’s first Braille coastal environmental education signage
This pilot initiative is sponsored by Nedbank, and implemented in collaboration with Blind SA, the National Council of & for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), and City of Cape Town, with support from the Ford Wildlife Foundation.
World Wetlands Day 2026: Restoring more than an ecosystem
On 2 February 2026, WESSA marked World Wetlands Day at the Ililaba Area Wetland in Thembisa, bringing learning, action and youth leadership together in a powerful demonstration of what wetland protection looks like on the ground.
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[ADvTECH Schools] International Zebra Day: learning, creativity and action
International Zebra Day is more than a celebration of one of Africa’s most iconic species. It is a reminder of why biodiversity matters, how ecosystems are connected, and the role education plays in shaping future custodians of the natural world.
Green Rising Project: Communities take action to restore ecosystems
Across KwaZulu-Natal this January, young people, community members and local partners came together to take tangible action for the environment.
Glencore Circular Economy Project: Teachers reflect, reset and expand Impact
Educators from Glencore-funded and independently registered schools gathered for a dedicated teachers’ workshop under the Glencore Circular Economy Project
WESSA CEO coastal roadshow drives national action against ghost fishing gear
WESSA is strengthening on-the-ground action against ghost fishing gear and marine entanglement through its ongoing CEO coastal roadshow, as part of Phase 2 of the Stop the Strangle (STS) action campaign.
WESSA responds to concerns about the Blue Flag programme and sewage pollution in Cape Town
As the national operator in South Africa of the international Blue Flag programme, WESSA acknowledges and shares public concern regarding sewage pollution and marine outfalls along the Cape Town coastline.
An Eco-Christmas to remember at Zizameleni Itekeleng Pre-School, thanks to Wispeco Aluminium
WESSA wrapped up the year in the most heart-warming way with a joyful Eco-Christmas celebration at Zizameleni Itekeleng Pre-School
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[WESSA Eco-Schools Programme] Six Schools awarded Bronze across Zambia and Zimbabwe
The Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony recognised six Southern African schools for their commitment to the environment, education and sustainability.
Green Rising in action: Youth collect over 220kgs/90 bags of waste during Khayelitsha community clean-up
WESSA hosted a youth-led community clean-up, targeting a known dumping hotspot behind Khayelitsha Stadium and Joe Slovo Engineering High School
Communities Unite to Tackle Open Waste Burning in South Africa’s Air Pollution Priority Areas
Open waste burning is one of South Africa’s most overlooked environmental and public-health challenges.