Natural habitats and biodiversity
With individuals and communities for sustainable livelihoods
For social and economic upliftment through enviro education
With groups and organisations with similar objectives
And promote public participation around key environmental issues
WESSA is a membership-based organisation and, throughout South Africa, our members initiate environmental projects and organise educational events and activities in their local communities. By joining WESSA, you will be helping to provide valuable support for these volunteer initiatives and will be part of a growing environmental network operating at a grassroots community level via our branches, partners, business members, affiliates and friends groups.
Our July-August Membership Newsletter with report back from the Regions plus other green news and happenings.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Looking back at 95 years of ‘People Caring for the Earth’ and the history of the environment movement
REGION REPORT BACK
Eastern Cape
KwaZulu-Natal
Lowveld
Northern Areas & Free State
Western & Northern Cape
NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Citizens unite in aftermath of violent unrest in KZN
More questions than answers! Impacts on the Hawaan Forest & uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve from the UPL chemical spill
The proposed UN Global Treaty on plastic pollution is a crucial step in combatting plastic pollution and climate change
At the 90th celebration of the Wildlife and Environment Society in 2016, Keith Cooper was awarded the Gold Medal Award for his conservation work. From left to right: John Green (Chairperson of the Western Cape), Keith Cooper, Dr Richard Lewis
A tribute to Keith Cooper
WESSA’s Conservation Director of 30 years, from 1972-2002
In the words of Paul Dutton, “Another dedicated, stalwart Conservation Warrior has passed on.” It is with great sadness that we heard of Keith’s sudden passing on Saturday 20th June. He will be greatly missed by all. Click here to read a full tribute to Keith by Margaret Burger, Chair of WESSA KZN who was working with Keith on his latest project at the time of his death. We have set up a special remembrance page where we will assemble all tributes, messages, photographs, personal recollections … and a history of the amazing work that Keith undertook in a lifetime dedicated to caring for the Earth.
COVID-19: For information on South Africa’s official response to the pandemic, please visit their web site at: https://sacoronavirus.co.za
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