Engaged research for impact: Understanding the Maputaland social-ecological system
A three-year multidisciplinary project led by the SAEON Grasslands Node and funded by the Water Research Commission has shed light on the interconnections between socioeconomic, climate and hydrological dynamics in assessing land use impacts.
Science and technology in action
Future outcomes of choices made today
A groundwater model update of the Lake Sibaya area was used to assess the impact of historical and future land-use and land cover changes in the region under different future climate storylines. This assessment was supplemented by a summary framework that incorporated additional hydrological consequences.
Participatory approaches enhance science and impact
For a three-year multidisciplinary project in the Maputaland Coastal Plain, participatory workshops were held with the traditional councils of three community areas within the study site.
Meet EFTEON’s new landscape scientist for meteorology and atmospheric composition
Dr Warren Joubert has a specific interest in the exchange of greenhouse gases in the land/atmosphere and ocean atmosphere interface. When he is not engaged in research, he plays bass guitar in a Cape Town band.
SARVA team initiates collaborative workshop series with Centres for Global Change
The South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas workshops went beyond conventional technical skills development – they served as platforms for exploring avenues of collaboration between participating organisations.
New capabilities for impactful research
The Microalgae Laboratory of the Shallow Marine and Coastal Research Infrastructure has acquired two new assets to enhance the lab’s capability in plankton imaging.
Mission Blue Hope Spot shines spotlight on False Bay
Due to the monitoring and mapping projects that the offshore marine scientist at the Egagasini Node, Dr Lara Atkinson is leading, three young researchers from the Node were invited to participate in the Ocean of Hope Workshop.
Message from the MD
People and networks
Joining forces to advance the sustainable management of the Indian Ocean and its resources
Prof Juliet Hermes, manager of the Egagasini Node and outgoing Indian Ocean Region Panel co-chair, reports back on the 2024 Indian Ocean Science Conference held in Lombok, Indonesia.
Insights from the Ocean Decade Meeting
The meeting was attended by a cadre of experts to finalise the development of the Ocean Decade umbrella programme for Africa and structure the proposal for the Africa Satellite Event at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference.
NRF-SAEON continues to build significant networks
Hosting two networking platforms earlier this year has provided SAEON with the opportunity to grow its visibility nationally and internationally within the science-policy interface, and leverage opportunities for greater impact of its programmes.
Building vital capacity
Coastal and Regional Ocean Community Model Workshop attracts participants from around the world
Hosted by NRF-SAEON and featuring experts from France in ocean and atmospheric modelling, the summer school is a significant initiative to bridge the gap in advanced modelling skills in the geographical south, especially southern Africa.
Unveiling hidden treasures – the West Coast marine invertebrates
Intern Sisipho Njokweni embarked on an expedition to survey the continental shelf between Namibia and the south of Cape Agulhas, eager to explore the depths of the ocean and contribute to scientific research in South Africa.
Science engagement
Empowering educators: Promoting ocean literacy through Blue Schools workshop
By integrating ocean learning into the classroom and empowering teachers with the knowledge and skills to guide their learners in ocean-related research projects, the Blue Schools programme is poised to make a lasting impact on South Africa’s educational landscape.
Learning to value nature and its biodiversity
The popular Ndlovu Node science days and science camps expose local learners to the scientific method and raise their awareness of climate change, biodiversity and the importance of food webs.
NRF-SAEON in the media
SAEON’s people and projects received coverage in national print, broadcast, online and social media.
