An urgent call to action: Conservation at a crossroads
Nearly half of the Kogelberg Biosphere is made up of formal protected areas. These serve as our core conservation zones – the places where nature is meant to flourish.
Nearly half of the Kogelberg Biosphere is made up of formal protected areas. These serve as our core conservation zones – the places where nature is meant to flourish.
The Kleinmond Fynbos Festival, taking place from 3 to 11 October 2025, is a lively celebration of the Cape’s unique floral heritage, and in particular, the incredible work of our region’s nature-loving residents who protect it.
Beneath the surface lies a liquid jewel box, where nature keeps its treasures. I’ve travelled and dived in many places in South Africa and the world. And I’ve witnessed why this ocean stretch is extraordinary – it’s home to over 3500 marine species
The Kogelberg Biosphere has experienced a year marked by community partnership, expanding conservation efforts and measurable progress in ecological stewardship.
It may be small – but Mimetes Park has a reach far beyond its immediate footprint. This park stands as a testament to grassroots conservation efforts.
There’s a downside to being home to a rich natural world; it’s that the Kogelberg Biosphere stands to lose more in the face of the enormous threat of a changing climate.
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