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
‘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.
OR Tambo Protea Hotel Sets Sustainability Benchmark with Green Key Certification
We’re proud to announce that Protea Hotel by Marriott OR Tambo Airport is officially Green Key certified, becoming the first Protea Hotel in Sub-Saharan Africa to receive this globally recognised eco-label.
WESSA Times Issue 4, is out! Discover the stories rooted in action.
Our 4th edition of the WESSA Times is packed with inspiring stories of local action making a lasting impact. From learners restoring wetlands and planting indigenous gardens to communities turning schools into citizen science hubs, this is environmental leadership in Action!
Winners of the latest YRE competition announced
Meet the incredible young winners of our latest YRE competition! Article Winner “Stop, it’s not a bin – Illegal Dumping in Danston” by Gaorekwe Molusi, Dr EP Lehela Secondary School, Northern Cape Read the full article here. Photo Winner “The regrowth after a...
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