Research and resource library
State of Conservation Report 2020
This is the first annual State of Conservation Report for the Western Cape. This succinct and visually rich report provides an overview of the status of priority conservation indicators as at the end 2019. The report highlights achievements, challenges, impacts and urgent actions required.
Eco-Sense Issue Issue #58
State of Conservation Report 2021
The entity endeavours to provide annual snapshots of the conservation status of species and ecosystems, highlighting achievements and impacts. This is the second State of Conservation Report that will inform the Western Cape State of Biodiversity Report, as mandated by the newly assented Western Cape Biodiversity Act.

Video: A Marine Safari Webinar
A webinar about marine ecosystems and what is being done to protect them.

Video World Environment Day: Ecosystem Restoration with Mbali
Join Mbali as she interviews experts that are involved in ecosystem restoration. Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa and isiZulu.

Presentation: Marine Month and Legislation
Learn about the marine laws that govern and protect our marine environments

Infographic: Freshwater fishing guide
Fancy fishing? Find out where and how you can fish in the Western Cape.

Infographic: Groundwater
Every wonder what ground water is and how it works? This infographic explains how important ground water is to us.

Infographic: Wetlands and people
Wetlands are important to people. Find out why with this infographic.

Infographic: Recycling and energy
Recycling saves energy - find out how with this interesting infographic on waste and energy

Infographic: Marine Protected Areas
This infographic explains what a Marine Protected Area is and why they are so important