Environmental Conservation
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A century of Kruger
Kruger National Park’s 100-year milestone reflects both South Africa’s conservation history and SANParks’ efforts to shift from exclusionary “fortress conservation” to community…
From Indonesia to the Southern Ocean: Marion Island’s growing plastic problem
A new 30-year study reveals that Marion Island, one of the most remote islands on Earth, is increasingly littered with plastic bottles and caps drifting thousands of kilometres…
South Africa’s blue swallow and African penguin in critical decline
Conservation efforts pay off for the southern bald ibis, now downlisted to near threatened after decades of protection
Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize
Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future
Plastic pollution hike reveals 228km trail of waste along Western Cape coast
More than 13 000 plastic items were documented in the 12-day expedition from Pringle Bay to Struisbaai
Invasive alien plant species in eThekwini parks need to be removed
KwaZulu-Natal’s urban spaces are filled with invasive alien species that need to be removed, according to a study by a master’s student employed by the Natural Science Collection…
Why we need more women to work in water research
Investing more in women in science — particularly in the water and sanitation sectors — is imperative if we are to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030