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
Green Rising Project sparks community action for cleaner, greener spaces across KZN
April was a powerful reminder that environmental change is not only measured in cleared waste, planted seedlings or restored spaces. It is also measured in the people who show up, take ownership, and work together to build healthier, more resilient communities.
Sun International Sibaya project: Waste takes the runway at Palmview Secondary School
Creativity met sustainability at Palmview Secondary School in Durban, as learners took part in a vibrant Trashion Show as part of the Sun International Sibaya project.
Welcome to WESSA’s Coastal Programme interns in Durban
Their arrival brings fresh energy, practical skills and a shared commitment to environmental learning, responsible tourism and coastal conservation.
Welcome to Louelle Chelsea Philander, WESSA’s first Northern Cape Coordinator: Schools & Youth Unit
Louelle brings a strong science-based foundation to the role, with a BSc Honours in Environmental and Water Science and experience across biodiversity management, project coordination, community-based environmental education and stakeholder engagement.
WESSA welcomes Katherine Imrie, Coastal Programme Research and Monitoring Coordinator
Katherine joins WESSA with a strong academic foundation in marine biology, environmental science and sustainable development, as well as hands-on experience in field research, conservation storytelling and community engagement
WESSA Education Centres: April learning comes to life through e-STEAM, water studies and hands-on problem solving
From the WESSA Twinstreams Education Centre to the WESSA uMngeni Valley Education Centre, learners were introduced to hands-on activities that connected classroom knowledge with real-world environmental action.
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