Website: www.avontuur.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Noel Oettlé

Operational range: Location: North Bokkeveld Plateau, near Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, South Africa

Scope: 1,300-hectare conservation and sustainable agriculture site managed in collaboration with WWF South Africa and EMG

Office Location: Administrative Office: Philippi, Western Cape

Farm Location: Avontuur Farm, Bokkeveld Plateau, Northern Cape

5 Key Words: Sustainable farming; Biodiversity restoration; Renosterveld; Climate resilience; Experiential learning

Organisational focus: Avontuur Sustainable Agriculture is a pioneering initiative that integrates conservation and farming on a 1,300-hectare property in the Bokkeveld Plateau. Managed in partnership with WWF South Africa and EMG, the project focuses on restoring biodiversity, conserving soil and promoting sustainable land use. It serves as a living laboratory for transdisciplinary research, climate change adaptation and community-based learning. Through its work, Avontuur demonstrates how ecological restoration and agricultural productivity can coexist to benefit both nature and people.

Website: www.birdlife.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Giselle Murison

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@birdlife.org.za | Phone: +27 (0)11 789 1122 | Fax: +27 (0)11 789 5188

Operational range: National

Office Location: Isdell House, 17 Hume Road, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

5 Key Words: Bird conservation; Biodiversity; Endangered species; Avitourism; Habitat protection.

Organisational focus: BirdLife South Africa is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of South Africa’s birds and their habitats. As the national partner of BirdLife International, it works through science, advocacy and community engagement to protect threatened species and promote sustainable land use. The organisation also supports avitourism and environmental education, aiming to inspire public appreciation and stewardship of birdlife across the country.

Website: www.botanicalsociety.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Martina Treurnicht and Antonia de Barros

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@botanicalsociety.org.za | Phone: +27 (0)21 797 2090 | Alternate WhatsApp: +27 65 922 6163

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30

Operational range: National

National: Active across South Africa through regional branches

Focus Areas: Albany, Algoa, Cederberg, Free State, Garden Route, Gauteng, Kirstenbosch, Kogelberg, KZN Coastal, KZN Inland, Limpopo, Lowveld, Southern Overberg, Weskus, Winelands.

Office Location: Stone Cottage 1, Kirstenbosch Drive, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

5 Key Words: Indigenous flora; Plant conservation; Biodiversity; Environmental education; Citizen science

Organisational focus: The Botanical Society of South Africa (BOT SOC) is a member-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation, cultivation, study and sustainable use of South Africa’s indigenous flora. With a legacy dating back to 1913, BOT SOC works through a network of regional branches and partnerships to promote biodiversity awareness, support botanical gardens and engage the public in citizen science and habitat restoration. Its mission is to connect people with plants and inspire stewardship of South Africa’s unique floral heritage.

Website: www.capenature.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Anita Wheeler and Andrew Turner

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 87 087 9262 / +27 87 087 8250 | Email: reservation.alert@capenature.co.za

Operating Hours:

Weekdays: 07:30 – 16:30 | Saturdays: 08:00 – 12:00

Operational range: Provincial

Province-wide: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Manages 31 nature reserve complexes (112 reserves total), including terrestrial and marine protected areas, covering over 828,000 hectares.

Office Location: Head Office: c/o Bosduif and Volstruis Roads, Langa, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa.

5 Key Words: Nature reserves; Biodiversity conservation; Eco-tourism; Environmental education; Protected areas.

Organisational focus: CapeNature is the public institution responsible for biodiversity conservation in the Western Cape. It manages a network of terrestrial and marine protected areas, promotes sustainable eco-tourism, and supports environmental education and research. CapeNature plays a vital role in preserving the region’s unique ecosystems, including fynbos and coastal habitats, while fostering community involvement and economic opportunities through nature-based tourism.

Website: www.cwcbr.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Hedwig Slabig and Sharon February

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@cwcbr.co.za | Phone: +27 76 696 5354

Operational range: Regional

Region: West Coast of the Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Includes terrestrial, marine, and coastal ecosystems from the Diep River in Cape Town to the Berg River in Velddrif, extending inland to the Piketberg and Darling areas.

Office Location: Old Station Building, 64 Main Road, Vredenburg, 7380, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Biosphere reserve; Sustainable development; Biodiversity; Eco-tourism; Community engagement

Organisational focus: The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO-designated area that promotes sustainable development through the integration of conservation, community well-being and economic growth. It serves as a living laboratory for testing and demonstrating innovative approaches to managing biodiversity and natural resources. The reserve supports eco-tourism, environmental education and local livelihoods while preserving the unique ecosystems of the West Coast region.

Website: www.cabi.org

CFR Partnership Representative: Arne Witt

CONTACT DETAILS:

General Email: enquiries@cabi.org | Phone (UK Headquarters): +44 (0)1491 832111

 Africa Regional Centre (Nairobi): Email: africa@cabi.org  | Phone: +254 (0)20 2271000

Operational range: Global: Operates in over 40 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Regional Centres: Africa (Nairobi), Asia (India, China, Pakistan), Europe (UK, Switzerland), and the Americas (Trinidad and Colombia)

Office Location (Headquarters): CABI Head Office, Nosworthy Way, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8DE, United Kingdom

5 Key Words: Agriculture; Biosciences; Food security; Pest management; Climate resilience.

Organisational focus: CABI is an international, intergovernmental, not-for-profit organisation that improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. It focuses on food security, sustainable agriculture, pest and disease management and climate change adaptation. Through its global network of centres, CABI supports farmers, researchers and policymakers with evidence-based solutions and capacity-building initiatives.

Website: www.conservation-outcomes.org

CFR Partnership Representative: Kevin McCann and Sarah Hulley

CONTACT DETAILS:

Greg Martindale (Director):

Phone: +27 82 804 4412 | Email: greg@conservation-outcomes.org

Kevin McCann (Director):

Phone: +27 83 447 0657 | Email: kevin@conservation-outcomes.org

General Email: info@conservation-outcomes.org

Operational range: National: Operates across South Africa

Focus Areas: Biodiversity stewardship and protected area expansion on private and communal lands

Office Location: 45 Ridge Road, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, 3290, South Africa

5 Key Words: Biodiversity stewardship; Protected areas; Community conservation; Ecological consulting; Sustainable development

Organisational focus: Conservation Outcomes is a South African non-profit organisation that supports the establishment and long-term management of protected areas on private and communal land. Through biodiversity stewardship, ecological consulting and the development of conservation-based economies, the organisation works to secure critical biodiversity while promoting rural development. Their collaborative approach involves partnerships with communities, government and NGOs to ensure conservation contributes meaningfully to livelihoods and sustainable land use.

Website: https://conservationatwork.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Mike Fabricius and Ingrid du Plessis

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)78 084 0823 | Fax: +27 (0)86 695 0046 | Email: conservation.at.work@gmail.com

Postal Address: PO Box 1949, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Supports over 80 registered conservancies involving more than 1,600 landowners across the province.

Office Location: R43, The Green House, Vermont, Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape, South Africa.

5 Key Words: Private land conservation; Conservancies; Stewardship; Biodiversity; Landowner support.

Organisational focus: Conservation at Work is a non-profit umbrella organisation that promotes and supports the conservation of private land in the Western Cape. It serves as a central hub for over 80 conservancies, offering guidance on best practices, facilitating partnerships and mobilising resources. By empowering landowners and fostering collaboration, the organisation plays a vital role in preserving biodiversity and ecological integrity across privately owned landscapes.

Website: www.contourenviro.co.za  

CFR Partnership Representative: Sabelo Lindani and Lincoln Meyer

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 21 023 0587 | Email: info@contourenviro.co.za

Founded: 2017

Managing Director: Sabelo Lindani

Operational Range:

Primary Focus: Western Cape, South Africa

Extended Reach: Projects across South Africa and parts of Africa

Client Base: Includes government departments, conservation NGOs, schools and private landowners.

Office Location: 122 Main Road, Somerset West, 7129, Western Cape, South Africa.

5 Key Words: Environmental management; Veld restoration; Conservation training; Invasive species; Ecological consulting.

Organisational focus: Contour Environmental Group is a South African environmental management company offering a wide range of services including ecological restoration, veld and fire management, invasive species control and environmental compliance. Through its accredited Contour Training Academy, the organisation also provides conservation education and skills development. Founded in 2017, Contour works with clients such as WWF South Africa, SANParks and CapeNature, aiming to build sustainable landscapes and empower communities through environmental stewardship.

Website: www.visiteasterncape.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Dean Peinke and Hosia Maibelo

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)43 492 0881 | Email: info@ecpta.co.za | Fraud Hotline: 0800 611 085 | SMS Tip-off: 33490

Procurement Enquiries: procurement.enquiries@ecpta.co.za

Whistleblowing: ecpta@whistleblowing.co.za

Operational Range:

Province-wide: Eastern Cape, South Africa

Scope: Management of provincially declared protected areas and promotion of tourism across the Eastern Cape.

Office Location: 17–25 Oxford Street, East London CBD, 5201, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

5 Key Words: Protected areas; Tourism development; Conservation; Community upliftment; Eco-tourism.

Organisational focus: The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) is a public entity tasked with managing the province’s protected areas and promoting responsible tourism. It plays a dual role as both a conservation authority and a destination marketing organisation. ECPTA supports biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism and the development of emerging tourism and game farming enterprises, aiming to drive sustainable economic growth and community development throughout the Eastern Cape.

Website: www.edentoaddo.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Rhian Berning

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)73 232 5169 | Email: admin@edentoaddo.co.za

Postal Address: PO Box 1, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa

Operational Range:

Region: Southern Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa

Corridors: Robberg Coastal Corridor; Keurbooms Corridor; Langkloof Corridor; Springbokvlakte Corridor.

Goal: Link Garden Route National Park, Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site, and Addo Elephant National Park.

Office Location: Based in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Ecological corridors; Biodiversity; Landscape connectivity; Conservation partnerships; Sustainable livelihoods

Organisational focus: Eden to Addo is a conservation initiative that aims to connect three major protected areas — Garden Route National Park, Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site and Addo Elephant National Park — through a network of ecological corridors. These corridors support biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and sustainable livelihoods. The organisation works with landowners, communities and government to restore habitats, manage invasive species and promote conservation-based income opportunities, creating living landscapes that benefit both people and nature.

Website: www.ewt.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Lourens Leeuwner and Zanne Brink

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)11 372 3600 | Email: ewt@ewt.org.za

Postal Address: Private Bag X11, Modderfontein, 1645, South Africa

Operational Range:

National and Regional: Operates across South Africa and in parts of southern and East Africa

Focus Areas: Terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, threatened species, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation.

Office Location: Building K2, Pinelands Office Park, Ardeer Road, Modderfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

5 Key Words: Threatened species; Wildlife conservation; Habitat protection; Human-wildlife conflict; Biodiversity research

Organisational focus: The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is a leading South African conservation NGO dedicated to conserving threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa. Through applied research, field-based projects and policy advocacy, EWT works to reduce threats to biodiversity, protect critical habitats and promote coexistence between people and wildlife. Its multidisciplinary teams collaborate with communities, governments and private stakeholders to ensure long-term conservation impact.

Website: www.emg.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Mandy Moussouris

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)21 448 2881 | Email: info@emg.org.za

Operational Range:

Primary Focus: South Africa, with a strong presence in the Western Cape

Scope: Community-based environmental and social change initiatives, particularly in water access, climate justice, and agroecology.

Office Location: 10 Nuttal Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa.

5 Key Words: Climate justice; Water access; Agroecology; Community Empowerment; Participatory research

Organisational focus: The Environmental Monitoring Group (EMG) is a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation that supports community-driven environmental and social change. EMG works through participatory action research, social learning and advocacy to address issues such as climate justice, equitable water access and sustainable food systems. By building networks and empowering local communities, EMG aims to foster an egalitarian and ecologically just society.

Website: www.fatyelagroup.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Thandisile Fatyela

CONTACT DETAILS:

Tel: +27 21 023 4434 | Cell: +27 78 374 9278 | info@fatyelagroup.co.za

Operational Range:

Region: Based in Cape Town, South Africa

Scope: Environmental management and nature conservation services, likely operating across the Western Cape and potentially broader regions.

Office Location: 21 Mbandezelo Street; Lwandle; Strand; 7140

5 Key Words: Environmental management; Nature conservation; Community engagement; Sustainability; Social environmentalism

Organisational focus: Fatyela Environmental Works is a Cape Town-based environmental management and nature conservation company founded in 2022 by Thandisile Fatyela, a professional social environmentalist. The organisation focuses on integrating environmental sustainability with community upliftment, offering services that likely include conservation planning, environmental education and sustainable development initiatives. Its mission is rooted in promoting ecological stewardship while addressing social and environmental challenges in South Africa.

Website: www.foster.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Antoinette Grundling and Matt Gennrich

CONTACT DETAILS: info@foster.org.za 

Operational Range:

Region: Cape St Francis, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Nature Areas Managed: Irma Booysen Flora Reserve; Seal Bay Nature Area; Seal Point Nature Area; Cape St Francis Nature Reserve

Office Location: Cape St Francis, Eastern Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Nature reserves; Biodiversity; Coastal conservation; Community stewardship; Invasive species management

Organisational focus: FOSTER is a community-based conservation organisation dedicated to protecting and managing the natural open spaces in and around Cape St Francis. Established over 35 years ago, it oversees four key nature areas and maintains a network of hiking trails. FOSTER focuses on preserving biodiversity, clearing invasive species and ensuring public access to natural spaces. Its work is guided by the St Francis Coastal Open Space System (SCOSS), a blueprint for conserving interconnected coastal habitats.

Website: www.fynbosforum.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative:  Martina Treurnicht and Tessa Oliver

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)82 575 6479 | Email: secretariat@fynbosforum.org.za

Contact Person: Madaleen Schultheiss (Secretariat)

Operational Range:

Region: Fynbos Biome, South Africa

Scope: National and regional collaboration across the Cape Floristic Region, with annual forums held in various locations

Office Location: Porter Building, Porter Estate, Tokai Road, Tokai, 7945, Cape Town, South Africa

5 Key Words: Fynbos; Conservation science; Ecosystem management; Research collaboration; Biodiversity

Organisational focus: Fynbos Forum NPC is a transdisciplinary network of scientists, conservationists, landowners and stakeholders dedicated to the conservation of the fynbos biome. Through its annual forum, the organisation facilitates the exchange of research, management strategies and policy recommendations to guide sustainable conservation practices. It plays a pivotal role in shaping regional conservation priorities and fostering collaboration across sectors to protect one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems.

Website: www.fynbos-trust.org

CFR Partnership Representative: Chris Martens

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@fynbos-trust.org

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Conservation and restoration of fynbos ecosystems on over 3,000 hectares of privately owned nature reserves and adjacent high-biodiversity areas

Office Location (Project Area): Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Fynbos; Habitat restoration; Invasive species control; Fire management; Biodiversity conservation

Organisational focus: The Fynbos Trust is a non-profit conservation organisation dedicated to protecting and restoring the unique fynbos biome in South Africa’s Western Cape. Since 2014, it has acquired and managed over 3,000 hectares of nature reserves, implementing ecological restoration, invasive alien plant removal and controlled burns to maintain biodiversity. The trust emphasises long-term stewardship of endemic flora and fauna, working to preserve one of the world’s most diverse and threatened ecosystems.

Website: www.gardenroutebiosphere.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Dr Bianca Currie

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@gardenroutebiosphere.org.za

Operational Range:

Region: Southern Cape coast, South Africa

Scope: Approximately 700,000 hectares, from George Airport to Jeffrey’s Bay and St Francis Bay

Includes: Garden Route National Park; Tsitsikamma, Goukamma, and Robberg Marine Protected Areas; Wilderness Lakes RAMSAR site; Langkloof Valley; Nelson Bay Cave.

5 Key Words: Biosphere reserve; Sustainable development; Conservation; Regenerative systems; Collaborative governance

Organisational focus: The Garden Route Biosphere Reserve (GRBR) is a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve established in 2017 to promote sustainable development, biodiversity conservation and collaborative environmental governance. Spanning marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems, the GRBR serves as a platform for integrated management, regenerative practices and inclusive development. It supports research, education and stakeholder engagement to address ecological and social challenges in one of South Africa’s most biodiverse and scenic regions.

Website: www.gksinitiative.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Maggie Langlands and Wentzel Coetzer

CONTACT DETAILS:

Wentzel Coetzer – Conservation Manager | Phone: +27 72 534 5914 | Email: wentzel@conservation-outcomes.org

Maggie Langlands – Additional Contact | Phone: +27 82 458 8063

Operational Range:

Region: St. Francis Bay and surrounding areas, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Scope: Biodiversity stewardship and conservation on private and communal lands, in partnership with wind farm developers and local stakeholders

Office Location: Based in the St. Francis Bay region, Eastern Cape

5 Key Words: Biodiversity stewardship; Protected areas; Wind farm partnerships; Conservation outcomes; Eastern Cape

Organisational focus: The Greater Kromme Stewardship Initiative (GKS Initiative) is a collaborative conservation project based in the Eastern Cape, focused on securing and managing protected areas through biodiversity stewardship. Formed in partnership with local wind farms and managed by Conservation Outcomes, the initiative identifies ecologically valuable land and works with landowners to ensure its long-term protection. GKS has become a national model for how renewable energy and conservation can work hand-in-hand to preserve biodiversity.

Website: www.gouritz.com

CFR Partnership Representative: Linda Fletcher and Steve du Toit

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)28 050 0576 | Email: admin@gouritz.com | Contact Page: https://gouritz.com/contact-gouritz-cluster-biosphere-reserve/

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Covers parts of the Garden Route, Little Karoo, and coastal areas between the Breede River and the Great Brak River

UNESCO Designation: Recognised as a biosphere reserve for its ecological and cultural significance

Office Location: 2 Barry Street, Riversdale, 6670, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Biosphere reserve; Ecological restoration; Sustainable development; Community engagement; Biodiversity corridors

Organisational focus: The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve and non-profit organisation committed to conserving biodiversity while promoting sustainable development. It supports ecological restoration, environmental education and community-based projects across a diverse landscape that includes fynbos, succulent Karoo and marine ecosystems. GCBR fosters partnerships between local communities, government and researchers to create a resilient and thriving socio-ecological system.

Website: www.gvbconservancy.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Aileen Anderson

CONTACT DETAILS:

General Manager: Aileen Anderson – +27 79 335 0269 | aileen@gvbconservancy.co.za

Admin/Office Manager: Linda Oosthuizen – +27 66 587 3553 | linda@gvbconservancy.co.za

Conservation Officer: Jessi Venter – +27 76 436 7494 | jessi@gvbconservancy.co.za

Fire Officer/Nursery Manager: Goliath Highburg – +27 76 414 2188 | twakkie@gvbconservancy.co.za

General Email: info@gvbconservancy.co.za

Office Hours: Mon–Thu: 07:30–17:00, Fri: 07:30–15:00 (closed last Friday of the month) 1 2

Operational Range:

Region: Grootvadersbosch Valley, near Heidelberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: 25,000 hectares of private land conservation, adjacent to Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and Boosmansbos Wilderness Area

Office Location: Strawberry Hill Farm, Grootvadersbosch Estate, Heidelberg, 6665, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Forest conservation; Fynbos; Invasive species; Environmental education; Eco-tourism

Organisational Focus: The Grootvadersbosch Conservancy is a non-profit trust uniting local landowners to conserve 25,000 hectares of critically endangered forest and fynbos ecosystems in the Grootvadersbosch Valley. Through alien clearing, forest restoration, trail development and environmental education, the conservancy promotes sustainable land use and eco-tourism. It also serves as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA), supporting unique species and fostering community-based conservation.

Website: www.grootbosfoundation.org/ 

CFR Partnership Representative: Rebecca Dames and Sean Privett

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)28 384 8048 | Email: info@grootbosfoundation.org

Postal Address: PO Box 148, Grootbos Nature Reserve, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00

Operational Range:

Region: Overberg region, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Conservation and community development across the Walker Bay region and broader Cape Floral Kingdom

Office Location: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, R43, Overberg, 7220, South Africa

5 Key Words: Fynbos conservation; Community upliftment; Eco-tourism; Environmental education; Sustainable livelihoods

Organisational focus: The Grootbos Foundation is a non-profit organisation established in 2003 to conserve the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplift surrounding communities. Through initiatives like the Green Futures College, Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy and various youth and education programmes, the foundation integrates ecological restoration with social development. Its work spans conservation training, alien vegetation management, eco-tourism and early childhood development, creating a model for sustainable and inclusive environmental stewardship.

Website: www.kogelbergbiosphere.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Corlie Hugo

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@kogelbergbiosphere.org.za

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: From the mountains above Gordon’s Bay to just beyond Hermanus, including Grabouw, Botrivier, and a marine area of 24,500 hectares

Total Area: Over 103,000 hectares of land and sea, including the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom

5 Key Words: Biosphere reserve; Cape Floral Kingdom; Sustainable development; Marine conservation; Community coordination

Organisational Focus: The Kogelberg Biosphere is South Africa’s first UNESCO-designated biosphere, established to conserve the region’s extraordinary biodiversity while promoting sustainable development. Encompassing over 103,000 hectares of land and sea, it includes the richest floral diversity on Earth. The biosphere coordinates conservation, education and socio-economic initiatives across communities, government and private sectors to ensure that people and nature thrive together in harmony.

Website: www.indigo-dc.org

CFR Partnership Representative: Shannon Parring

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0)27 218 1148 | Email: info@indigo-dc.org

Office Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00

Friday: 08:00–13:00

Contact Page: https://indigo-dc.org/contact/ 

Operational Range:

Local: Suid Bokkeveld region, Northern Cape, South Africa

Global: Active in international policy processes, including as a UNFCCC observer since 2011

Office Location: 1 Neethling Street, Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Climate justice; Biodiversity; Rural empowerment; Sustainable resource use; Adaptation

Organisational Focus: Indigo Development and Change is a non-profit organisation based in Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, that works at the intersection of climate justice, biodiversity conservation and rural development. It empowers marginalized communities — particularly small-scale farmers — through participatory approaches, sustainable resource management and capacity building. Indigo links local action with global policy, advocating for inclusive and just responses to climate change and environmental challenges.

Website: www.livinglands.com

CFR Partnership Representative: Justine Rudman and Liz Metcalfe

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@livinglands.co.za | Phone: +27 66 302 0453

Operational Range:

Region: Eastern and Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Works with communities, land users, and stakeholders in landscapes such as the Baviaanskloof and Langkloof to promote socio-ecological restoration and sustainable land use.

Office Location: Langkloof Office: 34D Hoof Street, Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 6410

Baviaanskloof Office: Sewefontein, Studtis, Willowmore District, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 6451

5 Key Words: Socio-ecological rehabilitation; Landscape restoration; Community collaboration; Sustainable agriculture; Ecosystem services

Organisational Focus: Living Lands is a South African non-profit company dedicated to the collaborative restoration of living landscapes. Their work centers on facilitating inclusive partnerships among local communities, landowners and stakeholders to address environmental degradation. Through a bottom-up approach, they aim to restore ecosystems while enhancing livelihoods and fostering long-term stewardship of natural resources.

Website: www.facebook.com/LANDWORKSNPC

CFR Partnership Representative: Val Charlton

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@landworksnpc.com | Phone: +27 82 378 9056 1

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Works with communities, civil society and government across the Overberg and broader Cape Floristic Region

Office Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (exact address not publicly listed)

5 Key Words: Environmental stewardship; Community partnerships; Firewise training; Conservation; Land management

Organisational Focus: Landworks NPC is a Cape Town-based non-profit company that partners with civil society, government and the private sector to support community-based environmental stewardship. Their work includes Firewise training, conservation support and sustainable land management, particularly in the Overberg region. Landworks empowers local communities to become active participants in protecting and restoring their natural environments.

Website: www.naturesvalleytrust.co.za 

CFR Partnership Representative: Hendri Coetzee

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@nvt.org.za | Phone: +27 (0)44 531 6820

Operational Range:

Region: Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Operates in and around Nature’s Valley, focusing on conservation, education, community engagement, and applied research across diverse ecosystems including fynbos, forests, rivers, estuaries and coastal areas.

Office Location: 388 Lagoon Drive, Nature’s Valley, The Crags, 6602, South Africa

5 Key Words: Integrated conservation; Environmental education; Applied research; Community engagement; Ecosystem protection

Organisational Focus: Nature’s Valley Trust (NVT) is a community-driven non-profit organisation working at the forefront of integrated conservation in South Africa. Based in the heart of the Garden Route, NVT combines applied ecological research, environmental education and community outreach to promote sustainable living and biodiversity conservation. Their holistic approach addresses both social and ecological dimensions, aiming to safeguard the natural heritage of Nature’s Valley and its surrounding ecosystems.

Website: www.natureconnect.earth

CFR Partnership Representative: Lynette Munro and Louise Matschke

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: admin@natureconnect.earth | Phone: +27 21 706 8523

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Operates primarily in Cape Town and surrounding areas, delivering environmental education and conservation programmes in schools, nature reserves and community spaces.

Office Location: Unit 3B, Tokai-on-Main Business Park, 2 Burchell Street, Tokai, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

5 Key Words: Environmental education; Youth empowerment; Conservation leadership; Nature-based learning; Community engagement

Organisational Focus: Nature Connect is a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation dedicated to reconnecting youth with nature through immersive environmental education. Their programmes include in-school lessons, nature excursions, and conservation leadership development. By fostering environmental awareness and stewardship, Nature Connect empowers young people to become future conservation leaders and advocates for sustainable living.

Website: www.nuwejaars.com

CFR Partnership Representative: Erica Brink

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: book@nuwejaars.com | erica@nuwejaars.com | Phone: +27 76 833 6341

Operational Range:

Region: Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Covers over 47,000 hectares on the Agulhas Plain, involving 26 landowners and the town of Elim. Focuses on wetland and river conservation, sustainable farming, and biodiversity protection on private land.

Office Location: Haasvlakte Hall, along the R43, outside Bredasdorp (near Elim), Western Cape, South Africa

Postal Address: P.O. Box 853, Bredasdorp, 7280

5 Key Words: Wetland conservation; Biodiversity hotspot; Sustainable farming; Private land stewardship; Agulhas Plain

Organisational Focus: The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area (NWSMA) is a pioneering conservation initiative on private land in the Overberg region. It brings together landowners and local communities to protect vital wetland and river ecosystems, while supporting sustainable agriculture. The NWSMA model ensures long-term biodiversity protection through title deed restrictions, making it a replicable model for conservation across South Africa.

Website: www.ncc-group.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Dean Ferreira

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@ncc-group.co.za | Phone: +27 21 702 2884

Operational Range:

Region: National (South Africa), with projects across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and other provinces

Scope: Provides environmental services to government, private sector, and NGOs, including conservation management, ecological restoration, fire management, and environmental compliance.

Office Location: Unit 12, Westlake Business Park, Westlake Drive, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Conservation services; Fire management; Ecological restoration; Environmental compliance; Invasive species control

Organisational Focus: NCC Environmental Services is a South African environmental consultancy and service provider offering a wide range of conservation and ecological services. Their work spans fire management, alien vegetation control, ecological restoration and environmental compliance. NCC partners with government agencies, private companies and NGOs to implement sustainable environmental solutions and build capacity within local communities.

Website: www.overbergrenosterveld.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Odette Curtis-Scott and Grant Forbes

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@overbergrenosterveld.org.za | Phone: +27 83 551 3341

Operational Range:

Region: Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Works across the Overberg region to conserve critically endangered Lowland Renosterveld vegetation on privately owned farmland through partnerships, research, and conservation easements.

Office Location: 3 De Kock Street, Napier, 7270, Western Cape, South Africa

Postal Address: P.O. Box 27, Napier, 7270

5 Key Words: Renosterveld conservation; Private land stewardship; Conservation easements; Biodiversity protection; Ecological research

Organisational Focus: The Overberg Renosterveld Trust (ORT) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to conserving the last remaining fragments of Lowland Renosterveld — one of the most threatened vegetation types on Earth. ORT works closely with landowners, communities and conservation partners to implement innovative tools like conservation easements, conduct ecological research and raise awareness. Their work ensures the long-term protection of this unique biodiversity hotspot through sustainable land management and community engagement.

Website: www.phuhlisani.org

CFR Partnership Representative: David Mayson

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: ursula@phuhlisani.org.za | Phone: +27 21 685 1118

Operational Range:

Region: National (South Africa), with a focus on rural areas

Scope: Works across South Africa to support land reform, rural development and community land rights through research, planning, and advocacy.

Office Location: 85 Durban Road, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Land reform; Rural livelihoods; Community land rights; Knowledge sharing; Participatory planning

Organisational Focus: Phuhlisani NPC is a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation focused on land reform and rural development. It combines practical planning with research, knowledge management, and advocacy to support communities in securing land rights and developing sustainable livelihoods. Phuhlisani works collaboratively with stakeholders to address complex land governance challenges, promote social justice, and build inclusive rural economies.

Website: www.plettenvironmentalforum.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Rudi Martin and Nikki Mann

Operational Range:

Region: Bitou Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Focuses on environmental awareness, sustainable development, and conservation within the Plettenberg Bay area and surrounding communities.

Office Location: PostNet Suite #38, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Environmental awareness; Sustainable development; Community engagement; Habitat protection; Environmental governance

Organisational Focus: The Plettenberg Bay Community Environmental Forum is a collaborative platform that promotes environmental education, sustainable development and conservation in the Bitou region. The Forum works with local communities, conservancies and environmental groups to uphold constitutional rights to a healthy environment. It engages in legislative advocacy, awareness campaigns and habitat enhancement projects, aiming to ensure development aligns with ecological sustainability and good governance.

Website: www.regenerative-space.org

CFR Partnership Representative: Carla Ackerman and Lesley Richardson

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@regenerative-space.org | Phone: +27 72 382 6712 (Carla Ackerman, Managing Director)

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Operates across the Western Cape with a focus on transforming invasive alien plant biomass into economic opportunities, supporting local green economies and ecological restoration.

Office Location: Head Office: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Biomass Depot: Napier, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Green economy; Biomass beneficiation; Ecological restoration; Community development; Invasive species management

Organisational Focus: Regenerative SPACE is a non-profit company focused on building a localised green economy by transforming invasive alien plant biomass into valuable products and services. Through innovation, collaboration and community empowerment, the organisation aims to restore ecosystems, create sustainable livelihoods and promote environmental stewardship. Their work bridges ecological restoration with economic regeneration, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.

Website: www.renu-karoo.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Sue Milton-Dean and Bertus Fourie

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: renukaroo@gmail.com | Phone: +27 82 770 0206

Operational Range:

Region: Central Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Operates in and around Prince Albert, focusing on ecological restoration of degraded rangelands and disturbed sites in the Little and Nama Karoo.

Office Location: Corner of Church and Van Dyk Streets, Prince Albert, 6930, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Veld restoration; Indigenous seed production; Ecological rehabilitation; Karoo ecosystems; Community training

Organisational Focus: RENU-KAROO Veld Restoration is a specialist organisation based in Prince Albert, dedicated to restoring degraded Karoo landscapes using locally indigenous plant species. Their work includes seed collection, horticulture, veld condition assessments and ecological restoration planning. They aim to build local capacity and livelihoods through training and demonstration projects, while supplying seeds and plants for reseeding overgrazed or damaged land in arid regions.

Website: www.stfranciskrommetrust.co.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Truus Hedding and Simon Cunneen

CONTACT DETAILS:

Chair: chairman@stfranciskrommetrust.co.za | Secretary: secretary@stfranciskrommetrust.co.za

Operational Range:

Region: Greater St Francis area, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Scope: Focuses on environmental protection, education, and sustainable development in the St Francis Bay region, including estuaries, coastal dunes, and public open spaces.

Office Location: St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa (exact address not publicly listed)

5 Key Words: Environmental awareness; Coastal conservation; Community engagement; Habitat protection; Sustainable development

Organisational Focus: The St Francis Kromme Enviro-Trust is a registered Public Benefit Organisation established in 1981 to promote environmental awareness and conservation in the Greater St Francis area. The Trust works to preserve local biodiversity, including the unique St Francis Fynbos/Thicket Mosaic, and protect sensitive ecosystems such as estuaries and dune fields. Through projects like wildlife rehabilitation, community gardens, environmental monitoring and educational trails, the Trust fosters a culture of stewardship and sustainable living.

Website:  www.sustainabilityinstitute.net

CFR Partnership Representative: Loubie Rusch 

Contact Details: 

Email: info@sustainabilityinstitute.net | Phone: +27 (0)21 881 3500 

Operational Range:

Region: Lynedoch Valley, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Operates locally and nationally through education, research, and community development initiatives focused on sustainable living and ecological restoration.

Office Location: 
Off R310 Baden Powell Drive, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, 7603, Western Cape, South Africa 

5 Key Words: Sustainable development; Transformative education; Ecological restoration; Collective imagination; Social innovation 

Organisational Focus: 
The Sustainability Institute is a non-profit trust, founded in 1999, located in Lynedoch valley near Stellenbosch. They work with and inspire children, youth and adults to imagine and create a positive future for themselves, for others and society overall, embracing complexity, nature and community – to explore and practice fairer and more balanced ways of being.

Website: www.sustainabilitymatters.co

CFR Partnership Representative: Geordie Ractliffe

CONTACT DETAILS:

geordie@sustainabilitymatters.co

Office Location: Springside, 22 Balfour Road, Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape, South Africa

Operational range:
Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Sustainability-focused initiatives across environmental, social, and economic sectors

5 Key words: Sustainability; Environmental stewardship; Social equity; Economic resilience; Collaboration

Organisational focus: Sustainability Matters is a South African non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing sustainability education and  sustainable development through collaborative action. It aims to foster environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and economic resilience by engaging with diverse stakeholders across sectors. The organisation supports initiatives that promote long-term sustainability and systemic change within communities and ecosystems

Website: www.thetablemountainfund.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Kerry Maree and Carla Wood

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: tmf@wwf.org.za | Phone: +27 21 657 6663

Operational Range:

Region: Cape Floral Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Funds and supports conservation projects across the Cape Floral Kingdom, including Table Mountain National Park and surrounding high-value conservation areas.

Office Location: Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, South Africa

5 Key Words: Fynbos conservation; Biodiversity hotspot; Conservation funding; Community partnerships; Ecological restoration

Organisational Focus: The Table Mountain Fund is a capital conservation trust fund established to protect and restore the globally significant biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Launched by WWF South Africa and supported by the World Bank, the Fund has invested in over 350 projects since 1998. These initiatives range from land acquisition and ecological restoration to community-based conservation and sustainable livelihoods. TMF’s programmes — such as PRIDE, PROSPERITY and PROTECTION — aim to foster a deep connection between people and nature while ensuring long-term ecological resilience.

Website: www.explorer.land/p/organization/four-rivers

CFR Partnership Representative: Michael Heuermann

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Focuses on the Dutoitskloof Mountains and surrounding catchments, working to restore ecological integrity and water security through invasive alien plant removal and social landscape stewardship.

Office Location: Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Watershed restoration; Invasive species removal; Biodiversity conservation; Systems change; Social-ecological stewardship

Organisational Focus: The 4 Rivers Initiative is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) dedicated to restoring the health of source watersheds in the Western Cape. Their work is twofold: physically clearing invasive alien vegetation from key catchments like the Dutoitskloof Mountains and socially facilitating systems change through coaching, stakeholder engagement and awareness-based practices. The initiative aims to secure long-term water availability and biodiversity through integrated landscape stewardship.

Website: www.ucangrow.africa

CFR Partnership Representative: Mary Ann Parr

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@ucangrow.earth | Phone: Not publicly listed

Operational Range:

Region: Southern Africa (with a base in Johannesburg, South Africa)

Scope: Works across rural and peri-urban areas in Southern Africa to empower smallholder farmers and agripreneurs through regenerative agriculture, contract farming, and inclusive value chains.

Office Location: Unit 10, Frost Street Apartments, 43 Frost Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

5 Key Words: Agripreneurship; Regenerative agriculture; Food security; Micro-finance; Inclusive value chains

Organisational Focus: U Can Grow is a non-profit and social enterprise initiative focused on transforming rural livelihoods by empowering smallholder farmers to become successful agripreneurs. Through their “Seed to Label” model and the 4M approach — micro-learning, micro-jobs, micro-rewards and micro-finance — they build inclusive agricultural value chains. U Can Grow supports food security, regenerative farming and economic empowerment by linking farmers to markets, infrastructure and training, with the goal of creating 100,000 agripreneurs across the SADC region.

Website: www.vws.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Ralph Lepar

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@vws.org.za

Operational Range:

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Operates in Table Mountain National Park, Jonkershoek, Newlands, and other high-risk wildfire areas in the Western Cape, supporting fire management and suppression efforts.

Office Location: Newlands Forest Fire Base, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Wildfire suppression; Volunteer firefighting; Fire awareness; Environmental protection; Community service

Organisational Focus: The Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) is a non-profit, volunteer-based organisation that supports wildfire suppression and fire management in the Western Cape. Since 1999, VWS has worked alongside government agencies like SANParks and CapeNature to combat wildfires in ecologically sensitive areas. In addition to firefighting, VWS runs fire awareness campaigns, community outreach and training programmes to promote fire safety and environmental stewardship.

Website: www.wildrestoration.org

CFR Partnership Representative: Michelle de Bruyn and Rupert Barnard

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: info@wildrestoration.org

Operational Range:

Region: Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Scope: Focuses on ecological restoration in the Cape Floral Kingdom, particularly around Greyton, including the Greyton Mountain and Sandpit projects. Also supports a broader network of community-based invasive alien clearing initiatives.

Office Location: S2, 155 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5 Key Words: Alien clearing; Rewilding; Biodiversity restoration; Volunteer action; Community livelihoods

Organisational Focus: Wild Restoration NPC is a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring biodiversity and ecological integrity in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Their work includes large-scale alien invasive plant clearing, rewilding degraded landscapes, and supporting local livelihoods through community-based restoration. With a strong emphasis on volunteerism and partnerships, Wild Restoration also facilitates a Clearing Action Network to connect and empower local groups engaged in environmental stewardship.

Website: www.wwf.org.za

CFR Partnership Representative: Jan Coetzee

CONTACT DETAILS:

Cape Town: +27 (0)21 657 6600 | Johannesburg: +27 (0)11 339 1152 | Hilton: +27 (0)33 343 1464

Operational Range:

Region: National (South Africa), with international partnerships

Scope: Works across South Africa to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable development, and address climate change through science-based solutions, advocacy, and community engagement.

Office Location:

Cape Town (Head Office): 1st Floor, Bridge House, Boundary Terraces, Mariendahl Lane, Newlands, Cape Town

Johannesburg Office: 23 Melle Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Hilton Office: Suite 1, Quarry Centre, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal

5 Key Words: Biodiversity conservation; Climate resilience; Sustainable development; Environmental advocacy; Community partnerships

Organisational Focus: WWF South Africa is part of the global WWF network, working to protect the country’s rich biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of natural resources. Their work spans marine and freshwater conservation, climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture and environmental education. WWF-SA collaborates with government, civil society and the private sector to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature