Vhalinavho Khavhagali

We are hiring - IUCN-HRMS Vacancy Details 1. Project Manager, GEF8 Sustainable Land Management (SLM) 2. Finance Officer, South Africa 3. Procurement and Operations Assistant, South Africa All these job opportunities are published on the IUCN website: iucn.org/involved/jobs/

Applications for the 2026 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant open on 23 March. Eligible early-career African scientists working on biodiversity and conservation research in or for Africa are encouraged to prepare. #JWOResearchGrant #ORC2026

Deputy Director General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Flora Mokgohloa, South African National Biodiversity Institute CEO, Shonisani Munzhedzi and Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity Astrid Shomaker (via video message) have given us the opening addresses of the Regional Business and Biodiversity Forum

Partner with @IUCNSouthAfrica to transform your supply chains and operations into climate-resilient, biodiversity-positive systems, while investing in locally-led solutions that generate lasting impact for biodiversity, climate, and communities @environmentza @CityofCT @IucnE

@IUCNSouthAfrica joins the global community mourning the passing of Emeritus Professor William Bond (1948–2025), a globally renowned ecologist and leading thinker on open ecosystems & the forces that shape them. @UCT_news @royalsociety @NRF_News @Saeonews news.uct.ac.za/article/-2025-…

@IUCNSouthAfrica joins @SANBI_ZA & @environmentza in celebrating the officially launched of the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) 2025, the most comprehensive assessment highlights both the richness of our natural heritage and the urgent challenges we face in safeguarding it

We are at the 3rd G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting, held at the Cape Town ICC. Minister Dion George swung by our stand this morning and had a little chat with us. We’re showcasing SANBI’s work, such as the National Biodiversity Assessment, the mapping of biodiversity priorities and sub-national climate change fact sheets for South Africa. And for those seeking a little leisure, we showcase the unique beauty of our country’s natural wealth through the botanical and zoological gardens #G20SouthAfrica #SANBI4Nature

Today we are at the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group site event, which is being held at @KirstenboschNBG in Cape Town. We are set to engage in five sessions that will focus on various subjects, including the G20 Legacy Initiative, SA’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, as well as a climate-resilient food system #G20SouthAfrica #SANBI4Nature

𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: rights, finance, governance, and capacity-building 📅 12 October 2025 🕑14:00–15:30 GST @IUCN @IucnE

@IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 opens today. Leaders, experts & changemakers from 160+ countries unite to accelerate action for nature & people. With just five years left to meet global targets, the time to act is now. iucncongress2025.org/programme #IUCNcongress #ActionNow

#IUCNcongress opens in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. WCC is the world’s leading forum for shaping the future of nature conservation and sustainable development. @environmentza iucn.org/press-release/…

Humphrey Kariuki named IUCN Patron of Nature at #IUCNcongress. With his appointment he introduces a strong African voice & perspective to this global platform, reaffirming the importance of locally driven conservation solutions for biodiversity. iucncongress2025.org/newsroom/all-n…

The Abu Dhabi Call to Action, we reaffirm our collective commitment to defending life on Earth. We are the voice of nature & we stand united. One Nature, One Humanity, One Future– A Global Movement Together we can – Together we will. @environmentza @IUCN iucn.org/news/202510/ab…

@SANBI_ZA @KirstenboschNBG This high-level session brought together G20 policymakers, technical experts, private sector leaders, and civil society to explore how to accelerate a just, nature-climate-people energy nexus - while simultaneously strengthening resilience to climate risks @IucnE @environmentza

📢 Day 2 of #IUCNcongress begins in Abu Dhabi! 🔴 Today’s highlight: the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ — the global standard for assessing extinction risk. @IUCNRedList 🏅 Tonight: the WCPA Awards Ceremony, celebrating conservation leadership. @IUCN_PA 🌿 Plus: the launch of the updated Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ and key high-level dialogues. 🔗 Programme: iucncongress2025.org/programme #IUCNcongress #WCPA #NbS #RedList

The official opening of the #IUCNcongress at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center was a truly remarkable event. I am deeply honored to have been invited and extend my sincere gratitude to the organizers and sponsors for their exceptional hospitality and dedication.

Honored to attend the Opening Ceremony of the #IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi! Excited to be part of this crucial gathering, connecting with global leaders to shape the #future of nature conservation. Let the dialogue begin! #IUCNCongress #Conservation #AbuDhabi

Delegates from around the world gathered at the #IUCNcongress to deliver transformative outcomes that will ensure lasting victory for nature and people Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/2025-iucn-worl… #IUCN2025 #nature

At the #IUCNCongress, the Rwandan delegation will take part in high-level discussions and panels to share Rwanda’s success story in nature conservation and explore new opportunities for global collaboration. @EnvironmentRw @IUCN @IucnRwanda

At the #IUCNcongress Congress Opening Ceremony themed "Revitalising global governance for nature and people." speakers highlighted the value of multilateralism in a polarized world