𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧. 𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪! 💼 Job vacancies | 📑 Tender alerts | 📰 Important announcements & more! Get trusted DFFE updates straight to your phone. 📲whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7… 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗡. 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡. 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗!

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲. 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. From the tiniest insects to towering trees, flowering plants and mighty mammals, every form of life has a role to play. But with our natural world under pressure, how do we protect the diversity that sustains us? In this new episode of The Green Dialogue, we explore fascinating conversations, inspiring conservation success stories and environmental challenges that call on all of us to act. Our lives are connected. Our actions matter. Let’s keep the dialogue growing. ▶️ Watch the episode on our YouTube channel 👉youtu.be/j6baSEXt2QY #TheGreenDialogue #Biodiversity #DFFE

Day 1 of High Level Segment at @UNBiodiversity COP17 - South Africa is actively participating in the opening segment of the High-Level Segment at CBD COP17, with Deputy Minister Narend Singh leading the delegation as Parties continue negotiations on the future of global biodiversity action. South Africa is engaging constructively in the discussions, advocating for outcomes that are ambitious, equitable and matched by the means of implementation needed to turn commitments into action. Tomorrow, on Day 2 of the High-Level Segment, South Africa will deliver its Country Statement, setting out the country’s priorities and expectations for COP17. #COP17 #Biodiversity #KMGBF #SouthAfrica

𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? DFFE is recruiting for vacancies across various fields, offering you the opportunity to contribute to protecting South Africa’s forests, biodiversity, oceans and natural heritage. Explore the available opportunities and submit your application online at: erecruitment.environment.gov… 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗭𝟴𝟯 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! Ensure that all sections are completed accurately, the correct reference number is provided, and the form is signed and dated. Follow the advertised requirements carefully and submit your application before the closing date. Don’t let avoidable mistakes stand between you and your next career opportunity. Check. Complete. Sign. Submit. 📲 Stay connected! Join the DFFE WhatsApp Channel for instant updates on vacancies, opportunities and departmental news: bit.ly/42O5Omf #JobSeekerMonday #DFFEIsHiring #GovernmentJobs #CareerOpportunities #DFFE

From Sharpeville to Yerevan! Five young biodiversity ambassadors are preparing to take South Africa’s message of environmental action, poetry and culture to the global stage at COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. After captivating delegates at South Africa’s flagship celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, these inspiring learners are set to amplify the voices of young people and champion biodiversity conservation beyond our borders, following an appeal by Deputy Minister Narend Singh. 🇿🇦 From local communities to the global stage, the future of biodiversity is in young hands! #COP17 #Biodiversity #YouthForNature #SouthAfrica

📹𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 @SABCNews The 5th EAPASA SADC Regional Conference in the Eastern Cape brought together environmental practitioners, policymakers and stakeholders under the theme “SADC Sustainable Synergies.” The conference highlighted the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening environmental assessment practices, addressing shared environmental challenges and ensuring that economic development goes hand in hand with protecting our natural heritage. #EAPASA #SADCSustainableSynergies #EnvironmentalSustainability

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Deputy Minister Singh visited various schools across the Magabeni area, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, as part of the Presidential Tree-Planting Programme, reinforcing the importance of environmental education, community participation and collective responsibility in building a sustainable future. During the visits, he joined learners in planting trees and donated cleaning materials to support cleaner, healthier school environments. #OneBillionTrees #TreePlanting #EnvironmentalAwareness #CommunityEngagement #GreenerFuture #SappiGroup

Wishing Minister Maynier a Happy Birthday🥳

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is in the Eastern Cape today, engaging with Integrated Fire Management stakeholders to strengthen the role and effectiveness of Fire Protection Associations (FPAs) and Umbrella Fire Protection Associations (UFPAs). The engagement focuses on compliance with the National Veld and Forest Fire Act and its Regulations, while addressing operational challenges that affect effective fire management. Through collaboration, strengthened compliance and coordinated action, the Department continues to support efforts to improve fire preparedness and promote the effective management of veld and forest fires. #IntegratedFireManagement #DFFE #FirePrevention #EasternCape

The 5th Environmental Assessment Partitioners Association of South Africa Regional Conference under the theme “SADAC sustainable synergies” is currently underway in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. In partnership with DFFE, Eastern Cape Provincial Government and Kouga Local Municipality, the conference brings together environmental professionals from across the Southern African Development Community. The conference aims to foster engagement among practitioners and stakeholders within Africa's environmental sector, identifying synergies that support the standardisation of Environmental Assessment practices and the development of Best Practice guidelines.

🚨 Could you spot an alien invasive species? 🌱 Alien invasive species can threaten South Africa’s indigenous species, environment and economy. Prevention starts with awareness. 📊 POLL: Did you know they are regulated in different categories? ✅ Yes 🤔 A little ❌ No #AlienInvasiveSpecies #Biodiversity