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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.
17 Mpumalanga schools recognised for environmental leadership at WESSA Eco-Schools Awards 2025
The awards brought together educators, learners, government representatives, and partners to celebrate how schools are transforming environmental awareness into meaningful, community-driven action
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank achieves Green Key Certification, setting a new standard for Sustainable Urban Hospitality
Rosebank hotel recognised for embedding sustainability into infrastructure, operations, and community impact
WESSA Eco-Schools Awards celebrate 130+ Free State schools leading sustainability from the classroom
From water and waste to biodiversity and community action, Free State schools demonstrate the power of education to drive real environmental impact
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[KZN region] Youth-led action through the Green Rising Project
Across KwaZulu-Natal, WESSA’s work under the UNICEF Green Rising Project continues to enable young people and communities to take meaningful environmental action – from restoring coastal ecosystems to transforming school spaces into thriving hubs of biodiversity. We...
29 Northern Cape Schools Recognised for Environmental Action at Eco-Schools Awards
Schools across the province demonstrate how education is driving real environmental impact
Schools, educators and youth enabled to drive waste action in KZN
Across KwaZulu-Natal this March, WESSA and its partners consistently engaged in environmental action through a series of initiatives focused on waste management, recycling, and youth engagement.