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State of Biodiversity Report 2002

CapeNature launched its State of Biodiversity Programme (SoBP) to assess and monitor the state of biodiversity in the Western Cape in 1999. This is the programme's first report.

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Video Marine Biodiversity World Fisheries Day Fisheries Under Threat 2019

Learn why our fisheries are under threat and what is being done to save them in this fun video filmed on World Fisheries Day 2019.

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Energy: LoveNature with Mbali

Join nature lover and conservationist Mbali as she covers all the relevant topics on energy, from Natural Sciences to Technology subject matter. Learn about what the energy chain is, what renewable and non-renewable energy sources are and even how electricity works! These videos are fully aligned to the curriculum of topics covered in the classroom. Available in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.

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Video Webinar: Biodiversity World Ranger Day 2020

Learn about the important work that rangers do, the threats to biodiversity and what can be done to conserve it. Also learn what the day in the life of a field ranger is about. 

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Video Marine Biodiversity Essential Estuaries Webinar

This interesting Webinar speaks to the importance of estuaries and why it is critical that we conserve them. Watch a panel of specialists speak about this critical topic. 

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Video Marine Biodiversity Penguin Palooza 2020

Learn all about the importance of penguins and watch a penguin release from the view point of these incredible birds. 

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Activity: Colouring in – water factory

Have fun colouring in nature’s water factory!

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Activity: Colouring in – plant appreciation day

Enjoy colouring in these pictures of the unique plants found in the Western Cape!

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Video: Webinar - Biodiversity State of Conservation Report 2020

In this interesting webinar, learn about the state of conservation in the Western Cape, what the threats are to biodiversity and what is being done to conserve it. 

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Video: Webinar - Web of Life - All about Interdependence

What is interdependence? Why is it important? Learn all about interdependence in this webinar presentation.