WESSA Eden - Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa

05/06/2026

In a major victory for one of the ocean’s most remarkable animals, the New York State Senate has passed legislation that would ban industrial octopus farming and prohibit the sale of farmed octopus products throughout the state. The bill, S7421B, sponsored by Senator Monica Martinez, aims to preve...

05/06/2026

🌍 World Environment Day reminds us that the future of our planet starts right at home.

Every garden, balcony, schoolyard, and open space has the potential to become a sanctuary for nature. By planting indigenous species, allowing grasses to flower, leaving leaves beneath trees, returning wood and organic matter to the soil, creating habitat for pollinators, harvesting rainwater, composting, and reducing waste, we can rebuild the small ecosystems that support life around us.

The path to a healthier environment begins with the choices we make every day. Together, our gardens can become stepping stones for biodiversity, creating healthier communities and a more resilient future for all.

🌿 Leave the leaves.
🐝 Create habitat for pollinators.
🌱 Plant indigenous species.
🪵 Return organic matter to the soil.
♻️ Reduce, reuse and recycle.
🌍 Start at home.

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03/06/2026

Forests are one of the planet’s most powerful climate solutions.

By absorbing CO₂ emissions, forests help regulate temperatures, protect biodiversity and strengthen resilience against climate impacts.

But climate change, drought, wildfires and land degradation continue to place increasing pressure on these vital natural systems.

Protecting and restoring nature is essential to protecting our future.

Find out more: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/

03/06/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

June is celebrated as Environment Month under the theme: “𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸, 𝗘𝗮𝘁, 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁.”

The theme focuses on reducing food waste and protecting the environment. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), around 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼:
• Think before throwing food away.
• Eat responsibly by choosing locally produced and environmentally friendly foods.
• Save by reducing waste and using resources wisely.

When food is wasted, all the water, energy, and resources used to produce it are also wasted. The campaign therefore encourages communities to make better choices and become more environmentally conscious.

03/06/2026

📣𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 | 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 (𝗥𝗘𝗙 𝗡𝗢: 𝗘𝗣/𝗖𝗧𝟬𝟯/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Training Officer based in the Eastern Cape.

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗬: R280 278 per annum
𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in Development Studies, Public Management or relevant equivalent qualification
𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘: No experience required.

The successful candidate will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of training interventions within the Environmental Programmes.

📅𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Scan the QR code on the poster or visit the DFFE Vacancies Portal to apply.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗙𝗙𝗘! Join our WhatsApp Channel to receive instant notifications on vacancies, opportunities and important departmental updates ➡ https://bit.ly/42O5Omf

03/06/2026

Absolutely beautiful!