Youth for Marine Protected Areas (Youth4MPAs)

This ‘penguin-cam’ is mounted on the animal’s back and shows the schools of fish that the penguins rely on for nourishment. In the last decade, the African Penguin population has decreased by 97%. Commercial fishing fleets have depleted stocks of sardines and anchovies on which the penguins depends while noise pollution from shipping and harbour development have also negatively affected the population. #SaveAfricanPenguins by signing the petition :https://lnkd.in/eBemW92F Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) Blue Marine Foundation BirdLife South Africa

Did you know African Penguins are on the brink of extinction? Due to climate change and competition with commercial fishing, they face a shortage of their food, primarily sardines and anchovies. Sign the petition in our bio and share this message to #SaveAfricanPenguins. 🐧 Link to petition: https://lnkd.in/eBemW92F Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) BirdLife South Africa Blue Marine Foundation

By 2035, African Penguins could be extinct in the wild. 🐧 In the last century, African Penguins have lost 97% of their population. The penguins’ main food sources, sardines and anchovies, are being depleted by commercial fishing. 🐟 #SaveAfricanPenguins by signing the petition and sharing this post! link to petition: https://lnkd.in/eBemW92F BirdLife South Africa Blue Marine Foundation Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)

WILDTRUST, a South African not-for-profit, public benefit, and non-governmental organization, is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: GIS Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Finance Officer – KwaZulu-Natal Fundraising & Grants Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Submit your application as per the instructions in the job ads. 🗓 Closing dates: GIS Technician: 24 January 2025 Finance Officer: 31 January 2025 Fundraising & Grants Manager: 31 January 2025 TO APPLY: Submit a covering letter with a 2-3 page CV, and at least 3 references to wildoceansapplications@wildtrust.co.za by 31 January 2025. Certificates must be available on request but not included in the original application. The WILDTRUST reserves the right to vary the requirements, or conditions, and not to fill these positions. Should you not receive a response within a month after the closing application date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We offer competitive salaries based on qualifications and experience. For more information visit : https://bit.ly/4jjHUGc

🌿 Join Us for an Webinar on Wetlands and Climate Change: Biodiversity Credits & Teal Carbon as new tools in financing wetland restoration This webinar explores the critical relationship between wetlands and climate change, focusing on current trends, consequences, and the associated risks. We will discuss the vital role wetlands play in climate mitigation, particularly through teal carbon—the carbon captured and stored in wetland ecosystems. 🌍 The session will also introduce biodiversity credits as a tool for financing wetland restoration protecting and enhancing wetlands to combat climate change. 📅 Date: January 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM UTC 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with experts in the field. Global Nature Fund International Climate Initiative Fundación Global Nature LIFE Institute rePLANET 🔗 Register Now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dSy-dFGp #Webinars #LLAcademy #TealCarbon

SAVE THE DATE: EarthEcho's Youth Leadership Summit returns in 2025!  Join us 📆 Feb. 8 & 9 to connect with young ocean advocates while advancing the #HighSeasTreaty and international ocean protection efforts. Registration details and Summit locations (including a virtual option!) are coming soon. P.S. Want to be the first notified when registration opens? Visit joingensea.org and make your free account today.

Last Webinar of the year !! 🌍 How does South Africa ensure the sustainable use of wild species? Find out in our webinar focusing on Target 5 of the KM-GBF and South Africa's corresponding national targets. Learn about safe and legal harvesting practices that protect biodiversity, and the role of local and indigenous communities (including traditional healers) in safeguarding nature while sustainably harvesting wild species for various uses.🌿 #Biodiversity #KMGBF #COP16 Event Details Date: December 7, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SAST Platform: Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://buff.ly/41erJ6t Meeting ID: 839 6048 2247 African Wildlife Foundation Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Malta Qwathekana GYBN Africa

Youth4MPAs supported by WILDTRUST OFFICIAL, is proud to announce they were nominated and awarded a Mail & Guardian Greening the Future Award 2024 in the category of Water and Oceans. This recognition celebrates their efforts in advocating for the expansion of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and their dedication during this year’s MPA Day. Asandiswa Nonyukela, Kwanele Mzwakhe Khuzwayo, and Samkelisiwe Danisa accepted the award on behalf of the youth group. “Working alongside the youth has been incredibly rewarding, and we are honored to be recognized for this work,” commented Nonyukela. The future of youth advocacy and the recognition of young voices is indeed in safe hands, and we eagerly anticipate what these changemakers will contribute to conservation next year. This is a well-deserved win, concluding a season of remarkable achievements. #greeningthefutureawards #mailandguardian #MPADay

Underwater noise pollution is a growing concern in South African marine environments, with major sources including shipping, seismic surveys for oil and gas exploration, and offshore construction.  To address this issue, check out the the available best practices and technologies to reduce noise pollution!

*Samkelisiwe Danisa represents at COP16* The Southern African Development Community (SADC) promotes youth participation in development, recognizing that young people make up 35% of its population. Through various initiatives, SADC fosters youth leadership, innovation, and collaboration for sustainability. At the SADC Youth and Partners: Championing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework side event, governments, NGOs, and youth organizations discussed biodiversity efforts. Panelist Samkelisiwe Danisa highlighted the contributions of Youth4MPAs, Justice4Jaws, and the Youth Action Plan in advancing South Africa’s role in meeting GBF targets.