The future of life on earth depends on our ability to take action.
~ David Attenborough
SAPRI’s involvement included the deployment of its first-ever overwintering team on the island to conduct long-term observations of top predators such as seals, killer whales and birds. This work continues the monitoring projects initially undertaken by South African university teams, now managed by SAPRI.
This cross-nodal project aims to establish a robust monitoring programme comprising physical, biogeochemical and planktonic components of the southern Agulhas Current to gain deeper insights into these phenomena.
Long-term research on the Great Escarpment mountains at the border between Mpumalanga and Limpopo in northern South Africa, is shedding light on the fate of ecosystems in response to major land use change.
The Data for Research Award recognises an individual or a team that has made great strides in the advancement of the availability, management and reuse of research data. The uLwazi Node has cemented its place as a critical platform for environmental data.
Findings by researchers support predictions that drought and warming may cause a decline in dwarf succulents such as the Prince Albert Vygie, further impacted by intense grazing and unscrupulous collectors.
Zanele, who hails from the rural areas of the Eastern Cape, is passionate about striving for a positive societal impact in research and taking the final products to the societies that need them the most.
The meeting was attended by academic, policy and business stakeholders from across South Africa, including a representative from the South African Maritime Safety Authority.
The appointment recognises Dave’s achievements and extensive experience in plant population dynamics and student supervision. He is currently involved in the training of eight North-West University postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Dr Warren Joubert of EFTEON participated in a research exchange visit to India to interact with the Indian climate change monitoring group and explore potential collaborative opportunities.
SAEON MD Dr Mary-Jane Bopape pays tribute to SAEON’s remarkable women, showcasing some of the diverse career paths these women are pursuing.
The next step for the team would be to become accredited so that they can implement this protocol within EFTEON’s Northern Drakensberg landscape – a valuable tool when conducting research along a river.
The Grasslands Node Science Camp was found to be a transformative experience, equipping Grade 9 learners with important scientific skills and promoting a deep appreciation for science and the natural world around them.
After months of tireless research, SAEON Kid Alutha Botha’s high school project earned him a ticket to represent South Africa at the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, USA.
SAEON’s people and projects received coverage in local and national print, broadcast, online and social media.