People living alongside wildlife often hold the knowledge needed to solve conservation’s most complex challenges. Hwange, Zimbabwe (21 July 2026) – Imagine villagers living near the boundary of Hwange…
A landmark study at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is poised to spotlight the vital role medium-sized carnivores play in the Savanna ecosystem. South Africa (02 June 2026) – Cape fox,…
From biodiversity mapping to plastic pollution, JWO-funded research is beginning to influence conservation and policy across Africa. South Africa (24 April 2026) – The real test of research is…
To reverse biodiversity loss, we must rethink our relationship with the natural world, says leading sustainability scientist Belinda Reyers. South Africa (14 October 2025) – Belinda Reyers watches the…
Citizens of landlocked African countries are taking an active role in protecting our oceans. Kemunto Ogutu unpacks this new environmental stance. Africa (14 July 2025) – When Autone Mululuma…
The ecologically rich grasslands in Mpumalanga’s highveld have become a front line in the struggle between biodiversity and coal mining. Mpumalanga, South Africa (18 June 2025) – Fearful of…
There has never been a more urgent — or opportune — time to rethink the future of conservation in Africa. South Africa (05 May 2025) – As global attention…
Access to finance is vital in building resilience to a rapidly changing environment. But experts warn that while savings groups offer a lifeline, deeper systemic reforms are essential to tackle…
A Khetha pilot initiative paves the way to promote conservation through creative writing and art projects. South Africa (11 October 2024) – If we can’t imagine a better world,…
Three top African researchers on a mission to protect wildlife and ecosystems are in the running to win the prestigious USD 150,000 (R2,6 million) Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer research grant at…
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