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
#MandelaDay 2025: A Celebration of Service, Unity, and Hope
On Friday, 18 July 2025, sleeves were rolled up and people that care for the earth gathered in true Madiba spirit to honour the legacy of one of the world’s greatest leaders
WESSA welcomes new Education Centres manager Kristi Garland
WESSA welcomes Kristi Garland back to the team as the new Education Centres Manager, overseeing WESSA’s three environmental education centres in KwaZulu-Natal.
WESSA welcomes new Junior Reserve Manager at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve
WESSA is pleased to welcome Jaco van der Merwe to the team as the new Junior Reserve Manager at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve.
‘Stop the Strangle’: a spotlight on ghost fishing and marine entanglement
WESSA’s Coastal Programme has launched Stop the Strangle, an urgent action campaign tackling one of the deadliest forms of marine pollution: ghost fishing gear. These are nets, lines, and traps abandoned or lost in the ocean, which continue to trap and kill marine life for years.
Environmental Awareness for primary school learners
On 5 June 2025, Wispeco and WESSA came together to host a vibrant World Environment Day celebration at the Naledi Pre-Primary School. The day unfolded with interactive games, storytelling, and hands-on activities designed to nurture environmental consciousness from an early age.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Breakwater Lodge joins the Green Key hospitality network
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge has officially joined the ranks of Green Key certified hotels and it’s easy to see why.
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