The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Environmentza, along with the Global Environment Facility Global Environment Facility (GEF) , will host the GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop for the Southern Africa region from 20 - 23 January in Sandton, Johannesburg tinyurl.com/ytvnnzvf

The NSPCA is offering a R20,000 reward for info leading to a conviction in the killing of Raygun, a Chacma baboon chased, beaten & set alight. nspca.co.za/r20000-reward-… 🔗 Support: nspca.co.za/donate/ #JusticeForRaygun #NSPCA #StopAnimalAbuse

WATCH: South Africa convenes the Second G20 Sherpa Meeting on 3 & 4 April 2025. youtube.com/live/utRWq1jSi… via YouTube

Today South Africa joins the international community to celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay. The 2025 theme, endorsed by Minister @Dr_Dion_George shines a spotlight on the many threats #migratory #birds face due to human activities and rapid urban expansion.

Deputy Minister Narend Singh will lead the Southern African Elephant Indaba on 12–13 August 2025 at Bonamanzi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. Theme: People and Elephants, Thriving Together #WorldElephantDay #DFFE

“Africa’s elephants, and the communities who live alongside them, deserve nothing less than our united action.” – Deputy Minister Narend Singh #WorldElephantDay #DFFE

“Matriarchs lead with wisdom. Communities lead with courage. Together, we can ensure people and elephants thrive side by side.” – Deputy Minister Narend Singh #WorldElephantDay #DFFE

Day 1 of the G20 ECSWG Dialogue featured in-depth panel discussions on Just Transitions, Air Quality, and Adaptation. Experts from Africa, Europe, Latin America, and multilateral bodies examined pathways to align energy, health, and climate resilience in a fair and inclusive way.

Today, on Day 2 of the G20 ECSWG Dialogue, discussions focused on Mitigation strategies and the global imperative of Loss & Damage. Panellists examined opportunities for scaling decarbonisation while addressing the financial, legal, and human dimensions of climate impacts.

When Rarity Becomes a Curse In the world of exotic plants, rarity = status. From ghost orchids to living stones, collectors are willing to pay big money to own the world’s rarest and most unusual species. 🔹 But that demand fuels a dangerous chain of events: 🔹 Wild

Currently underway this morning is the #G20 Breakfast Dialogue at The Capital Hotel, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria! Delegates are deliberating on strategies to unlock Africa’s #BiodiversityEconomy and foster sustainable growth. #G20Initiative #Bioeconomy

Deputy Minister Singh will join volunteers at Re-Union Park Beach, Isipingo, Durban on 20 September 2025 to mark International Coastal Clean-Up Day. Together, we will reduce marine litter, protect our oceans, and safeguard our environment. #SeatheChange #DFFE

The countdown continues to the 3rd and final G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) Technical and Ministerial Meetings set to take place from 13 to 17 October 2025 in Cape Town. The Ministerial Meeting is expected to adopt the final G20 ECSWG

Closing the chapter with #RSA magic! The third and final #G20SouthAfrica ECSWG Ministerial Meeting has officially come to end — but the work for a greener planet continues! #G20ECSWG #ReKaoFela #SolidarityEqualitySustainability

Twenty years of tracking South Africa’s biodiversity. The #NBA2025 marks two decades of monitoring the health of our ecosystems, informing policy, strengthening partnerships, and guiding national action to protect our natural heritage. Watch out for the full launch on 9 December.

To contribute to the Kruger Recovery Fund, please use these details. #KrugerRecoveryFund

Today, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, commemorated World Wetlands Day 2026 at Rondevlei, False Bay Nature Reserve. Led by Deputy Minister Narend Singh alongside Deputy Mayor Alderman Andrews, the programme

Minister Aucamp has refreshed DFFE’s key priorities to align with the national strategic agenda — ensuring the Department gets to where it needs to be: driving inclusive growth, strengthening environmental sustainability, and improving accountability. The updated priorities

𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪 Minister Willie Aucamp has published the Revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium sidoides (African Geranium). 🌿 The plan aims to ensure long-term survival in the wild while supporting sustainable commercial use. 🇿🇦 #Biodiversity #DFFE #Sustainability

🚨 BUSTED: A major wildlife trafficking kingpin is in custody thanks to a joint operation between the HAWKS, SAPS, and @EnvironmentZA. Charged under NEMBA, this arrest is a massive win in our fight against illegal rhino horn and ivory trade. 🦏🐘#NoToWildlifeCrime #DFFE #SAPS