Did you know that the Spekboom Portulacaria Afra is a South African tree, which has enormous carbon storing capabilities? Forests form an important part of South Africa's natural resource base and make a significant contribution to the county's economy. Let us all partcipate in preserving this important resource. "Plant for the Planet - Grow Green". 

The Southern Africa Environment Outlook is an integrated assessment of the state and trends of key environmental resources, including land, freshwater, marine and coastal resources, forests and woodlands, and wildlife. The report showcases some of SADC’s work and achievements over the past 10 years.

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This guide intends to familiarise the reader with the provisions of the Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act No. 24 of 2008). Download (2MB)

According to State of the Climate in 2008, a special supplement to the August, 2009, issue of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, the global mean temperature in 2008 was slightly cooler than that in 2007; however, it still ranks within the 10 warmest years on record.

2005 is significant in terms of air quality in South Africa. It is the year in which the new air quality governance regime was introduced through the entry into effect of important elements of the new National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act. Thus, 2005 is the baseline against which the efficacy of the AQA will be measured.