By Purnille Albertyn Why Every Piece of Trash Matters: The Impact of Beach Clean-Ups. Join the Movement! The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) MAB-Youth and Hessequa Municipality collaborated on a beach clean-up in Still Bay at Preekstoel Beach. Six youth...
By Simthandile Ponti GCBR’s Smallholder Farmer Extension Officer, Simthandile Ponti, hosted a training program for smallholder farmers in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) – Animal Institute from February 10th to 15th. The primary goal of the...
Growing Ideas, Growing Impact: Sustainable Entrepreneurship for A Greener Future By Somila Liwani GCBR Carien Meyer (Friends of the Biosphere Programme Coordinator) and Somila Liwani (Project Support Officer) had the opportunity to attend the IYBA SEED Innovative...
by Somila Liwani Each year, on February 2nd, we celebrate World Wetlands Day, a global event highlighting the critical role wetlands play in mitigating climate change, improving water quality, and preserving biodiversity. This year, GCBR took an active approach by...
By Nelisiwe Khusi On 2 February, we celebrate World Wetlands Day to highlight the importance of wetlands and their role in supporting life. These unique ecosystems provide clean water, store carbon, protect us from floods, and serve as vital habitats for diverse plant...
By Erin Martin A Heartfelt Beginning: The Origin of International Flower Day International Flower Day began in 2013 in the lush landscapes of Tasmania, when Rohan and Brooke Levy, a father-daughter duo, received a surprise bouquet of flowers from a stranger. Touched...
By Carien Meyer What are Biodiversity Hotspots? Have you heard the term biodiversity hotspot, and if so, do you know what does it means or why it’s important? And did you know that the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is home to three biodiversity hotspots!...
PRESS RELEASE – Christopher Henshilwood - 19 December 24 Mother Africa – Welcome Home Still Bay, South Africa – The Blombos Museum of Archaeology proudly opened its doors today to the highly anticipated exhibition, Origins of Early Southern Sapiens Behaviour. The...
By Antonnet Botha As the festive season takes centre stage, it’s important to consider the environmental impact of our celebrations. According to Fibre Circle, the government-recognised producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for paper and paper packaging in South...
By Daniëlle Cronjé Nestled in the heart of the charming town of Barrydale, Yamù Botanicals is a stellar example of nature-inspired entrepreneurship. This small yet impactful business is dedicated to cultivating indigenous and rare herbs, and crafting organic medicinal...