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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
Clean Air Fund Project: Practical Solutions Take Root in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
This session built on earlier engagements, reinforcing key lessons through hands-on environmental activities.
Clean Air Fund Project: Connecting Waste and Air Pollution in Marapong, Limpopo
The visit focused on strengthening environmental stewardship among learners and the wider school community.
Clean Air Fund Project: Learners in Gauteng step up for cleaner air in Tshepiso
WESSA hosted a Clear Skies Eco-Schools support visit at Tshepiso Primary School, located just outside Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng.
Financial year end message from WESSA chairperson and CEO
As we close the 2025/26 financial year and step further into WESSA’s centenary year, we reflect on a year shaped by collective action, visible impact, and growing momentum.
31 Eastern Cape Eco-Schools recognised at WESSA 2025 Eco-School Awards
The awards celebrate schools participating in WESSA’s Eco-Schools and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) programmes, recognising their commitment to sustainability, environmental learning, and community impact.
WESSA Annual Awards 2025 honour South Africa’s environmental champions
Recognising leadership, legacy and impact in conservation and environmental education
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[ADvTECH Schools] Wishing WESSA a happy 100th
The ADvTECH network kicked off celebrations with creativity, reflection and meaningful action – demonstrating how environmental education continues to shape responsible, engaged citizens from a young age.
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[N3TC Schools] Bringing biodiversity to life in Free State classrooms
From 23 to 25 March 2026, WESSA launched its first implementation sessions with N3TC schools in Villiers, Free State – marking a strong step forward in embedding biodiversity and outdoor learning into school environments.
Empowering learners through circular economy thinking (Nedbank X WESSA)
WESSA’s partnership with Nedbank continues to bring the principles of the circular economy to life in classrooms, equipping learners with practical knowledge and real-world skills to address waste challenges while unlocking economic opportunity.
46 KwaZulu-Natal schools recognised by WESSA for driving environmental action
The event brought together educators, learners, government representatives, and environmental partners to recognise schools that are not only learning about sustainability but actively shaping it within their communities.