WWF is working in partnership with key Conservation Agencies such as CapeNature , and private landowners to secure some of the critical freshwater ecosystems for biodiversity conservation.
Examples of this work include: -
Prioritising key freshwater ecosystems at a national level.
South Africa has unique freshwater ecosystems that are threatened by a multitude of factors, such as habitat degradation and over abstraction. In this regard, WWF is working with key conservation partners to promote an understanding of South Africa’s key freshwater ecosystem priority areas.
This work is being undertaken in conjunction with the South African National Biodiversity Institute , the Water Research Commission , CSIR , and the Department of Water Affairs.
Securing aquatic corridors as a climate change adaption strategy
Climate change poses one of the biggest threats to biodiversity both locally and globally. WWF is working with leading conservation agencies to establish aquatic corridors to link up priority conservation areas as a strategy to build resilience against climate change.
Undertaking the rehabilitation of degraded wetlands
WWF recognises the vital role that wetlands play in providing essential ecosystem services such as flood attenuation and water quality regulation. To this end WWF supports the promotion of wetland conservation, by ensuring that degraded wetlands are rehabilitated to restore their ecological functioning.
Examples of this work include: -
Prioritising key freshwater ecosystems at a national level.
South Africa has unique freshwater ecosystems that are threatened by a multitude of factors, such as habitat degradation and over abstraction. In this regard, WWF is working with key conservation partners to promote an understanding of South Africa’s key freshwater ecosystem priority areas.
This work is being undertaken in conjunction with the South African National Biodiversity Institute , the Water Research Commission , CSIR , and the Department of Water Affairs.
Securing aquatic corridors as a climate change adaption strategy
Climate change poses one of the biggest threats to biodiversity both locally and globally. WWF is working with leading conservation agencies to establish aquatic corridors to link up priority conservation areas as a strategy to build resilience against climate change.
Undertaking the rehabilitation of degraded wetlands
WWF recognises the vital role that wetlands play in providing essential ecosystem services such as flood attenuation and water quality regulation. To this end WWF supports the promotion of wetland conservation, by ensuring that degraded wetlands are rehabilitated to restore their ecological functioning.
