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Strengthening sustainable coastal destinations through action, partnerships and learning
From site visits and programme assessments to environmental education and the continued growth of community-based initiatives, WESSA’s Coastal Programme team had a busy month of May
eWASA Partnership: Nelson Mandela Bay Schools launch recycling programmes
The sessions introduced learners and teachers to the recycling process through practical separation-at-source activities.
Engie Partnership: Growing Biodiversity at Sedi-Laka Primary School
Aligned with the 2026 theme, “Acting Locally for Global Impact”, learners had the opportunity to explore the importance of South Africa’s indigenous biodiversity while actively contributing to a greener, more educational school environment.
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[Green Rising Project] Growing environmental action across KwaZulu-Natal
From restoring natural ecosystems to planting food gardens and investigating river health, learners, families, volunteers and partners took part in a series of practical environmental activities across KwaZulu-Natal during May 2026.
Nelson Mandela Bay school gardens grow skills, nutrition and climate resilience
The initiative is designed to strengthen food security, environmental learning and practical agricultural skills in schools
ADvTECH Schools celebrate World Bee Day through learning and creativity
From dressing up in black and yellow to exploring pollination through interactive activities, learners across three ADvTECH schools marked World Bee Day with curiosity, creativity and a growing appreciation for the small but essential role bees play in sustaining healthy ecosystems.
Educators explore environmental problem-solving through e-STEAM
WESSA welcomed educators from six schools to the WESSA uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve for two practical workshops focused on environmental problem-solving through e-STEAM education and biomimicry.
eWASA Partnership: Building a recycling culture at schools across Springbok and surrounding areas
The sessions brought together learners, teachers and school staff to build practical knowledge of recycling and establish systems that can support more responsible waste management at school level.
Sun International Schools shine at Trashion-Art Show, turning waste into creativity
Learners used their imagination to explore how discarded materials can be transformed into something meaningful.
WESSA announces 2026 Young Reporters for the Environment national winners
This year’s winning entries highlight how young people are making the connection between food security, climate action, responsible consumption and community resilience
430+ Schools recognised across South Africa at WESSA Eco-Schools Awards 2025
Across eight provinces, the awards celebrate schools that are transforming environmental awareness into meaningful, on-the-ground action.
Green Rising Project sparks community action for cleaner, greener spaces across KZN
April was a powerful reminder that environmental change is not only measured in cleared waste, planted seedlings or restored spaces. It is also measured in the people who show up, take ownership, and work together to build healthier, more resilient communities.