Conservation Exposure Education and Training-CEET

09/10/2026

EL Nino is not just a weather problem, it's a people problem 🌍

Our Environmental Officer Nokwazi Masimula presented at a recent Disaster Risk Awareness Day hosted by the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality.

Small actions make a big difference. Together we can build more resilient communities and a sustainable future in the face of EL NINO and a changing climate.

25/09/2026

CEET Friday Field Reflections 🌱

Empowering Communities Through Rangeland Management

On Monday, our Extension Officer, Phumzile Ntlanga, delivered an interactive and informative presentation on Rangeland Management during a Climate Change training session hosted by the Winnie-Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality (WMMLM).

The presentation highlighted the importance of sustainable rangeland management and explored how healthy, well-managed rangelands can benefit local communities, livestock, biodiversity, and the environment. It also provided valuable insights into practical approaches that communities can use to improve the health and productivity of their rangelands.

Knowledge is a powerful tool for building resilient communities. By providing communities with relevant information and practical skills, we can support them in making informed decisions, protecting their natural resources and livestock, and contributing to a healthier environment.
Here’s to empowering communities with knowledge, strengthening resilience, and working together to protect our land, livestock, and environment for generations to come.

24/09/2026

CEET team celebrates Heritage, as we protect South Africa's Natural Heritage every day 🌱

From the rangelands that provide for our communities, to the wetlands and forests that secure our biodiversity. Our specialist work with planners ensure that as we move into developing the future, we take care of the existing natural heritage.

As the saying goes, "We have not inherited the earth from our forefathers, but we have borrowed it from our children"

21/09/2026

Financial literacy is an important part of building resilient communities. 🌱

As part of our N2 Biodiversity Offset Restoration Project at Lambasi in the Wild Coast, 101 participants recently took part in financial management and literacy training, supporting stronger planning, budgeting and financial decision-making.

An important aspect of short term restoration work, is the financial safety of participants from debt cycles and adverse effects of short term work opportunities.

This work is being implemented in partnership with Institute of Natural Resources (INR) and Lima Rural Development, connecting ecological restoration with practical community capacity building.

Onke Siwahla Siwahla (Cand.Sci.Nat)

18/09/2026

CEET Celebrates World Water Monitoring Day 🌱💦

Today being World Water Monitoring Day we are reminded that our rivers are more than just sources of water- they are living ecosystems that support biodiversity, agriculture, communities and livelihoods. 💦

At CEET we are proud to mention that we actively participate in water monitoring initiatives through MiniSass (Mini Stream Assessment Scoring System) to gain valuable insight into the quality of water and the health of the aquatic ecosystem in our local rivers and streams.

We believe that every river tells a story. Through regular monitoring and community participation, we get to listen to that story- and ensure that our rivers remain healthy and resilient for future generations.

04/09/2026

CEET Friday Field Reflections 🌱

Yesterday, our team joined hands with Winnie-Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality (WMMLM) for an Environmental Awareness Campaign in the form of a Beach Clean-Up at Malulwana Beach.

What started as a few bags and gloves turned into a powerful movement. Fishermen, community members, young people and environmental activists came together with one goal: to restore the dignity of our coastline.

In just a few hours, we collected an incredible amount of waste that would have otherwise ended up in our ocean, harming marine life and our future. Showing that when communities get together to achieve a common goal, they don't just achieve it quicker - they achieve it with GREATER impact.

A heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who showed up, to the community leaders of Malulwana, and to every hand that picked up litter yesterday. Your action speaks louder than words.

Let's keep our beaches clean. Let's keep our environment alive.

21/08/2026

CEET Friday Field Reflections 🌱

CEET, together with the Department of Disaster, was honoured to be part of the Junior LandCare Awareness Day at Qobo Agricultural High School yesterday, hosted by the Department of Agriculture.

The event provided learners with an
opportunity to engage in important
discussions and learn more about:
- Water Care
- Veld Care and Soil Care
- Junior LandCare
- Conservation Agriculture

A huge thank you to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Disaster team for empowering our future scientists with knowledge and skills that go beyond the classroom.
The future of agriculture and our land depends on responsible stewardship, sustainable practices, and an informed generation that understands the importance of caring for our natural resources.

After all, Junior LandCare is where future farmers, scientists, conservationists, and environmental leaders begin their journey.

Together, we are planting the seeds of knowledge today for a more sustainable tomorrow!

07/08/2026

🌊 The Wild Coast — wild, rugged and alive.

Whales offshore. Birds on our estuaries. Communities fishing, paddling and living alongside these extraordinary landscapes.

Protecting the Wild Coast matters. But so does ensuring that the people who call it home benefit from its protection.

How do we build a future where conservation and local prosperity grow together?

meatnaturally
Conservation South Africa, WWF South Africa, Eastern Cape Tourism, SANBI, Pondoland Pride, Siyazisiza Trust, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

31/07/2026

CEET Friday Field Reflections 🌱

This week CEET and Meat Naturally Africa supported in the production of training videos covering key aspects of sustainable rangeland management. Topics included winter rangeland management activities, the importance of fire management, alien invasive plant clearing, and erosion management. The videos are intended to support capacity building and knowledge sharing among communities and land managers.

In the same week, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), Eh!Woza, and Stellenbosch University presented feedback to community members on the findings of their antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research. The feedback session provided an opportunity to share research outcomes, engage with the community, and strengthen collaboration between researchers and local stakeholders.

Siphelele Phillip, Nosiseko Mtati

31/07/2026