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Eco-Schools in Action: Teachers and learners drive circular economy projects in the Northern Cape
Teachers and learners are being empowered to explore circular economy principles, develop green business ideas, improve waste management, and strengthen environmental stewardship within their schools.
Learners explore how everyday actions can support a circular economy
Through the Nedbank Eco-Schools Circular Economy Project, youngsters are not only learning about environmental challenges but are becoming part of the solution. For over 70 learners across three schools, World Environment Day became a day to act.
Recognising World Environment Day and Youth Day through WESSA’s partnership with the EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA)
Young environmental champions celebrate World Environment Day through the eWASA SA Waste Management and Education Project, which supports learners and educators to strengthen waste awareness, recycling practices, and environmental action within their school community.
WESSA and Wispeco Aluminium launch an inclusive sensory garden
The Sensory Garden brings new life into an unused outdoor space, transforming it into a welcoming, inclusive environment where learning and nature meet.
ADvTECH Group partnership with WESSA Eco-Schools Programme
Our Eco-Schools theme for June was World Oceans Day, and the spotlight has been placed on three participating schools: Crawford International La Lucia, Crawford International Lonehill, and Elkanah House School in Cape Town.
Making Waves for World Environment Day at Durban Harbour
WESSA partnered with eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Solid Waste department and Transnet for a hands-on clean-up event at the Durban Port
Meet Likhona Nqunqa: supporting WESSA’s resource mobilisation efforts through research and purpose-driven partnerships
WESSA is delighted to welcome Likhona Nqunqa as our new Grants Officer within the Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation Business Unit. She brings a strong foundation in research, grant development, stakeholder engagement and project coordination.
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