Rhodes scientist Dr. Lindokuhle Dlamini shows how fire-managed Drakensberg grasslands store more carbon than tree planting, protecting water & climate.
People – nature relationships
Discover the urgent need to protect South Africa’s endemic Jackal Buzzard, a vital raptor threatened by wind turbine collisions amid rapid green energy development. Research by Merlyn Nkomo highlights the risk of extinction within a century if mitigation efforts aren’t implemented. Learn how balancing renewable energy and biodiversity conservation is crucial for safeguarding this irreplaceable species and promoting sustainable solutions.
Ocean advocate Autone Mululuma links Zambia’s climate struggles to ocean health, reframing conservation as a continental, not coastal, issue.
It started with itchy gorillas and old scarecrows. It ended with a blueprint for saving both people and wildlife. Yves Vanderhaeghen reports on the One Health initiative launched by the pioneering Ugandan wildlife veterinarian, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.
Pangolins are elusive and heavily trafficked. At Tswalu, researchers are working to uncover their secrets and aid conservation.
The ecologically rich grasslands in Mpumalanga’s highveld have become a front line in the struggle between biodiversity and coal mining.
Discover how cattle corridors can enhance African ecological resilience. Ecologist Elizabeth le Roux explores innovative ways rangelands, communities, and wildlife intersect to protect and restore nature.
Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, focused on ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,’ highlighting the urgent need to protect Africa’s biodiversity and promote ecological harmony.
Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, focused on ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,’ highlighting the urgent need to protect Africa’s biodiversity and promote ecological harmony.