SASSCAL’s WeMAST Project Turns Data Into Action for Southern Africa’s Vital Wetlands In the heart of Southern Africa, where winding rivers meet grasslands and wetlands...
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World Earth Day 2025 Statement by the Executive Director of SASSCAL
Theme: “Our Power, Our Planet” Today, on World Earth Day 2025, we join the global community in celebrating the power we hold—collectively and individually—to safeguard...
Earth Day and Wetlands Management: A Vital Connection for a Sustainable Future
As Earth Day rolls around each year in the month of April, millions of people across the globe come together to raise awareness about environmental...
The Essence of User Engagement in the WeMAST Project: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Wetland Monitoring in Southern Africa
In the heart of southern Africa, where wetlands are vital to both the environment and local communities, a significant initiative was born to enhance the...
World Water Day 2025 Statement by-Dr Budzanani Tacheba (SASSCAL interim Executive Director)
March 22, 2025 On this World Water Day, under the theme “Glacier Preservation,” we are reminded of the critical importance of protecting our water resources,...
SASSCAL Hosts Productive Meeting with Technical Partners to Finalize WeMAST Project Plans
The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) hosted a highly successful virtual meeting with its technical partners, aimed...
Building Capacity for Wetland Conservation: The WeMAST Project’s Impact
Wetlands, often overshadowed by other ecosystems in environmental conservation efforts, are the unsung heroes of the natural world. These vital ecosystems provide essential services to...
WeMAST Geoportal key for Monitoring Wetland Health in Southern Africa: Building Resilience for the Future
In a world increasingly being shaped by climate change, understanding the state of our natural ecosystems has never been more urgent. Wetlands, in particular, play...
Feature: GMES and Africa Student Exchange Program Empowers Young Scientists
As the global community grapples with the growing challenges of climate change, there is an increasing emphasis on empowering the next generation of scientists. These...
SASSCAL to host the WeMast Phase II End User Training Workshop
The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is a joint initiative of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia...