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
Join local volunteers in hands on activities to safeguard precious habitats and wildlife.
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
31 Eastern Cape Eco-Schools recognised at WESSA 2025 Eco-School Awards
The awards celebrate schools participating in WESSA’s Eco-Schools and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) programmes, recognising their commitment to sustainability, environmental learning, and community impact.
WESSA Annual Awards 2025 honour South Africa’s environmental champions
Recognising leadership, legacy and impact in conservation and environmental education
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[ADvTECH Schools] Wishing WESSA a happy 100th
The ADvTECH network kicked off celebrations with creativity, reflection and meaningful action – demonstrating how environmental education continues to shape responsible, engaged citizens from a young age.
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[N3TC Schools] Bringing biodiversity to life in Free State classrooms
From 23 to 25 March 2026, WESSA launched its first implementation sessions with N3TC schools in Villiers, Free State – marking a strong step forward in embedding biodiversity and outdoor learning into school environments.
Empowering learners through circular economy thinking (Nedbank X WESSA)
WESSA’s partnership with Nedbank continues to bring the principles of the circular economy to life in classrooms, equipping learners with practical knowledge and real-world skills to address waste challenges while unlocking economic opportunity.
46 KwaZulu-Natal schools recognised by WESSA for driving environmental action
The event brought together educators, learners, government representatives, and environmental partners to recognise schools that are not only learning about sustainability but actively shaping it within their communities.
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