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How to Start a Career in Nature Conservation In South Africa
Ready for a career in nature conservation? Start here. Nature conservation matters. Human activity is accelerating biodiversity loss, threatening the ecosystems that communities rely on for food, water, clean air, and overall well-being. Healthy ecosystems, rich with diverse species from microbes to mammals, are more resilient to climate shocks, invasive species, and disease outbreaks. Biodiversity […]
What Is Nature Conservation, and Why Is It a Vital Career? (2025)
Thinking about a career that helps protect the planet? Consider nature conservation. What if your career could help protect the future of life on Earth? Right now, the world is facing serious environmental challenges, and one of the biggest is the loss of biodiversity: the incredible variety of life that keeps our planet healthy, balanced, […]
How Arbour Week in South Africa Inspires the Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow
Arbour Week in South Africa is an invitation for all of us to take part in something beyond the here and now. The beauty of this time of year is that it is not an act reserved for the professionals or scientists. Planting a tree is something everyone can do. This is something you can […]
Trees: The Unsung Heroes Of Our EnvironmentÂ
Every September, as the first signs of spring emerge, we are reminded of the profound beauty and importance of trees. But their role is so much more than just a welcome sign of the new season. These quiet, living engines are part of our planet’s climate system. This Arbour Week, we invite you to look […]
Richtersveld Academic Tour 2025
From 10–22 August 2025, AEL students took part in one of the most inspiring journeys of their academic careers: the Richtersveld Academic Tour. This immersive 12-day experience carried them across the Northern Cape’s unique landscapes, combining fieldwork, industry visits, and ecological exploration. The Richtersveld became the classroom. Students encountered South Africa’s extraordinary biodiversity first-hand, moving […]
[🎙️ Listen to the Podcast] Future-Proof Careers: Navigating the Green Economy After School
Wondering what life after matric could look like in the environmental field? Tune in as Pippa Hudson, well-known broadcaster and host of Lunch with Pippa Hudson on CapeTalk, chats with Educational Planner, Bryce Dekker about meaningful, future-focused study options for school leavers – especially those interested in conservation ecology and the green economy. This insightful […]
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