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
Free State Province: Learners enabled via the UNEP Tide Turners Plastic Design Challenge
In August 2025, learners from two Free State schools took bold steps toward tackling the global plastic crisis through clean-up campaigns and an innovative design challenge.
WESSA welcomes Lufuno Khabane as National Membership Coordinator
Lufuno Khabane, joined the WESSA team on the 11th of August 2025, as our new National Membership Coordinator, where he will play a key role in strengthening and growing our member community across South Africa.
Strengthening stewardship along South Africa’s coasts
August was a month of collaboration, coastal stewardship, and community action for the WESSA Coastal Programme.
Enabling learners through waste education
August was a month of creativity, learning, and impact as learners took centre stage in celebrating both Women’s Day and National Water Week through the eWASA & WESSA SA Schools Waste Management and Recycling Project.
ADvTECH Schools Celebrate Science, Sustainability, and Community
August was a month of learning, creativity, and community action across ADvTECH schools, as learners embraced the spirit of National Science Week and linked it with meaningful environmental and outreach activities.
Upcycling Competition: Cape Recife High School Design Challenge
Cape Recife High School in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, hosted its highly anticipated Upcycling Competition, bringing together students, faculty, and community members to celebrate creativity and sustainability.
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