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Infographic - International Mountain Day - Solutions for a Sustainable Future
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Radio clips- Biodiversity as an Essential Service Giving us Food, Air and Water

Listen to these informative radio clips about biodiversity as an essential service providing food, water and air. 

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Radio Interview Biodiversity Crime Cape Talk

A radio interview about biodiversity crime in the Western Cape

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2025 World Wetlands Day Infographic

An informative infographic about how wetlands protect our future. 

2025 Western Cape Protected Areas Expansion Strategy

The 2025 Western Cape Protected Areas Expansion Strategy is now out for public comment. You can read all about it here.

State of Conservation Report 2024

This is the first State of Conservation Report to inform the next iteration of the Western Cape State of Biodiversity Report to be released in 2028.

2024 State of Environment Outlook Report for the Western Cape | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health

The State of Environment Outlook Report for the Western Cape (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health) is produced every five years as stipulated by the National Environment Act. The first report for the Western Cape Government was produced in 2000. The 2024 report is the document through which the Department of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, will make its decisions over the next five years.

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Episode 1: Nurturing Nature, Nurturing Communities

From mountain peaks to coastal caves, CapeNature is forging partnerships with local communities to create thriving eco-tourism destinations. Together, we're conserving our natural heritage and empowering local communities to benefit from sustainable tourism. We're diving into a topic that resonates deeply with our global community for World Tourism Day 2024: Tourism and Peace.