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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.
Sun International Sibaya project: Waste takes the runway at Palmview Secondary School
Creativity met sustainability at Palmview Secondary School in Durban, as learners took part in a vibrant Trashion Show as part of the Sun International Sibaya project.
Welcome to WESSA’s Coastal Programme interns in Durban
Their arrival brings fresh energy, practical skills and a shared commitment to environmental learning, responsible tourism and coastal conservation.
Welcome to Louelle Chelsea Philander, WESSA’s first Northern Cape Coordinator: Schools & Youth Unit
Louelle brings a strong science-based foundation to the role, with a BSc Honours in Environmental and Water Science and experience across biodiversity management, project coordination, community-based environmental education and stakeholder engagement.
WESSA welcomes Katherine Imrie, Coastal Programme Research and Monitoring Coordinator
Katherine joins WESSA with a strong academic foundation in marine biology, environmental science and sustainable development, as well as hands-on experience in field research, conservation storytelling and community engagement
WESSA Education Centres: April learning comes to life through e-STEAM, water studies and hands-on problem solving
From the WESSA Twinstreams Education Centre to the WESSA uMngeni Valley Education Centre, learners were introduced to hands-on activities that connected classroom knowledge with real-world environmental action.
Western Cape: Langa High School’s Eco Club plants more than 20 indigenous trees (Earth Day)
“We’re not just talking green, we’re growing it.” This was the powerful slogan behind Langa High School Eco Club’s Earth Day celebration, held under the theme of climate change and action.
Four ADvTECH Schools mark Earth Day with creativity, reflection and environmental action
Across the schools, learners participated in recycling initiatives, gardening activities, environmental discussions, creative projects and energy-saving actions that reinforced the importance of caring for the planet.
Green Rising Project: Earth Day action restores illegal dumping sites in Boitekong, Northwest Province
Environmental responsibility took practical shape in Boitekong, Northwest, as Green Rising events brought together local partners and community members to tackle illegal dumping, restore degraded spaces and encourage collective action for cleaner, healthier communities.
UWC Community comes together for Earth Day conservation
Staff and students from across all faculties dedicated time to care for the university’s treasured campus nature reserve, demonstrating a shared commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community action.
Northern Cape Schools drive Circular Economy learning through Eco-Schools projects
Learners and teachers in the Northern Cape are strengthening environmental awareness and practical sustainability skills through a series of Eco-Schools implementation sessions