South Africa joined the rest of the continent to celebrate Indigenous Tree Day (ITD), a growing African initiative dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of indigenous trees.

In 2024, after more than four decades of commemorating Arbor Day, Indigenous Tree Day (ITD) was inaugurated and is now observed on 15 April. The former is celebrated by planting trees and raising ...

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) and partnering organisations recently planted 30 trees at the Botanical Garden in honour of Indigenous Tree Day on April 15. The 30 ...

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in partnership with the South African ... and Recreation Africa (APRA) and private sector stakeholders, has commemorated Indigenous ...

Government and its partners planted indigenous trees at various sites across the country on Tuesday ... The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in partnership with the South ...

Africa’s indigenous foods may hold the key to a healthier, more sustainable future – if we choose to value them.

Leaders will share experiences and discuss challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples worldwide during a side event parallel to the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues ...

Tariffs and housing affordability were key issues when Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations MP hopefuls faced off in a debate this week. But Indigenous sovereignty also featured prominently.

Sometimes we get sidetracked with bunnies and baskets at this time of year. But we can get beyond those to see the beauty and ...

The UNEP-led Restoration Factory is supporting entrepreneurs to revive ecosystems through scalable, market-based solutions.

A Taiwanese tourist faced intense online backlash after vigorously shaking cherry blossom trees in Japan to create a romantic “cherry blossom rain” for photos. The unidentified woman was ...