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
become a monthly donor
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
The Westin Cape Town officially achieves Green Key certification
We’re thrilled to announce that The Westin Cape Town has officially achieved Green Key certification, becoming the first Marriott International hotel in South Africa to receive this leading sustainability recognition. This achievement reflects the hotel’s...
OUR CEO, Cindy-Lee Cloete graduates from Wits with distinction
It is with much pride that we congratulate our CEO, Ms Cindy-Lee Cloete, on her graduation today from University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Cindy graduated top of her class with distinction to receive her Postgraduate diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation.
WESSA releases mining and energy policies
The Board has approved two policies, developed by the Environmental Governance Committee and its contributing volunteer experts, to guide WESSA’s engagement and activism concerning current and future mining energy issues.
WESSA and UNICEF unite to drive youth-led water resilience across South Africa
As South Africa faces increasing water shortages and water quality challenges, WESSA has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the Youth Leading in Water Resilience Project.
Vote for your favourite in the Richard Lewis Art Competition
Six finalists in the Richard Lewis Art competition have been selected by our panel of judges. Now it’s up to you to vote to decide who will be the winner. Voting closes 6 November and the winner will be announced on 8 November 2024.
WESSA Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards 2024/2025 Celebrating South Africa’s leaders in sustainable coastal management
As South Africa welcomes summer, WESSA and V&A Waterfront proudly hosted the Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards today, celebrating the country’s outstanding beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism operators.
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