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South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)

The South African National Biodiversity Institute is responsible for exploring, revealing, celebrating and championing biodiversity for the benefit and enjoyment of all South Africans.

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Last updated on 02 May 2012
22 May 2013
SANBI celebrates LIFE
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New LIFE report released on International Biodiversity Day 2013 in Cape Town by Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa.Read more
21 May 2013
Centennial gold for South Africa's Kirstenbosch exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show
With a 33rd Gold medal awarded to the South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI) Kirstenbosch – South Africa exhibit at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in London, the hardworking team were overjoyed that in this Centenary year Kirstenbosch had come out tops – yet again.Read more
17 May 2013
SANBI Celebrates 100 Years of Biodiversity Science on 22 May at Kirstenbosch
Scientific research has a proud tradition at Kirstenbosch, being one of the reaons for the development of the Garden 100 years ago.Read more

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