Join us to educate, advocate, and act for a more sustainable planet
Climate change, habitat loss, pollution, species are under threat – everyone needs to get involved in caring for the earth.
WESSA
Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa
Caring for the Earth for almost 100 years
What we do
WESSA TRAINING ACADEMY
Accredited courses in conservation, tourism guiding, wildlife management and environmental education
EDUCATION CENTRES
Accredited environmental and enrichment experiences for school & youth groups, families and individuals at uMngeni Valley, Twinstreams, and Treasure Beach
SCHOOLS & YOUTH PROGRAMME
Teaching kids about the environment and sustainable use of natural resources
CONSERVATION
Help us protect species under threat, such as the highly endangered pangolin through awareness, education, rescuing & re-wilding
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Blue Flag, Green Coast, Green Key SA and the Child Safe Beach Project ensure coastal conservation and high environmental standards
ADVOCACY
Be a voice for the environment, by supporting objective activism that promotes sound environmental governance
Support our work
Join local volunteers in hands on activities to safeguard precious habitats and wildlife.
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People caring for the earth
Becoming a monthly WESSA donor is one of the most impactful ways you can support meaningful, long-term environmental change.
A monthly gift helps us drive critical work in climate action, biodiversity and habitat protection, and pollution reduction. Your consistent support ensures we can act quickly and strategically in the face of growing environmental threats.
People caring for the earth isn’t just a motto – it’s a movement. Join us today and be the difference.
News at WESSA
Western Cape: Eco-Clubs turn e-Waste into energy and innovation
In celebration of International E-Waste Day, eco-club learners explored creative solutions to one of the fastest-growing environmental challenges of our time, electronic waste.
Wispeco Aluminium workshop inspires water-wise teaching and climate action
On 16 October 2025, the WESSA team hosted the final Eco-Schools teachers’ workshop under the Wispeco Aluminium Project
![[Green Rising project] Collective action for a cleaner coast](https://www.wessa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TreasureBeachCommunityCleanup1_header-400x250.jpg)
[Green Rising project] Collective action for a cleaner coast
On Saturday, 11 October 2025, WESSA hosted a successful beach cleanup at Treasure Beach under the Green Rising project
Umlazi’s Recycling Soccer Tournament scores big for the Earth
School learners from across Umlazi swapped traditional entry fees for recyclables, earning their spot on the field by collecting bottles, cans, and other waste materials. I
WESSA appoints Morgan Griffiths as Chief Operating Officer
WESSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Griffiths as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 October 2025. Morgan will be responsible for WESSA’s day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organisation continues to deliver on its core objectives – Educate, Advocate, Act.
WESSA members in action: September highlights
September was a month full of action, advocacy, and community engagement for our WESSA members and volunteers
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