The EFTEON launch at the Spioenkop Nature Reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal highlighted the importance of long-term ecological monitoring, as well as its value for understanding environmental change and its implications for human-environmental interactions.
South Africa’s focus will include fostering cooperative science and innovation – ensuring ocean-based solutions become a cornerstone of global climate strategies, especially for developing nations and vulnerable communities.
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A major factor regulating carbon and nitrogen mineralisation within salt marsh is salinity. Recent floods experienced at the Berg salt marsh on the west coast provide an opportunity for the Elwandle Coastal Node to test the importance of such an inhibitory threshold.
By translating complex marine science into accessible formats and integrating indigenous knowledge systems into research frameworks, SAEON is driving inclusivity and reshaping the relationship between science and society.
At the IMCC7 held in Cape Town, Egagasini Node scientists Dr Lara Atkinson and Dr Kathryn Morrissey highlighted critical initiatives to advance marine invertebrate knowledge and conservation.
As part of SAEON’s mandate to monitor the environment and study long-term change, a team from the Arid Lands Node and EFTEON are interested in observing the identified illegal dumping hotspots and monitoring their change in the coming years.
Dr Mary-Jane Bopape reflects on a year marked by growth and a continued commitment to advancing NRF-SAEON’s vision to establish world-class environmental platforms for the benefit of South Africa, and beyond.
The Indibano’s combination of presentations, workshops and field visits left participants with a well-rounded understanding of how science and governance intersect in environmental management.
Early-career scientist Dr Amukelani Maluleke explains how EFTEON has enabled the empowerment of young individuals like himself to contribute towards tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, such as global climate change.
The objectives of the science camp were to foster an understanding of biodiversity and ecological relationships and strengthen the scientific and critical thinking of the learners.
The camp was a transformative experience for the budding scientists, equipping them with the tools and confidence to pursue further learning and exploration.
The Blue Schools programme has embarked on an exciting journey, demonstrating SAEON’s dedication to promoting ocean literacy and inspiring the next generation of ocean scientists.
SAEON’s people and projects received coverage in international and national print, broadcast, online and social media.
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SAEON is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
SAEON serves as a national platform for detecting, translating and predicting environmental change through scientifically designed observation systems and research.
