Overview

The current climate crisis is characterised by escalating global temperatures, extreme weather events, and widespread ecological disruptions that pose severe threats to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human societies.

Our Mission

Get people in Africa to love and protect nature

Our Vision

People in Africa are connected to nature and act as its stewards, benefiting from an expanding green economy

Our Objectives

Promote environmental education and youth development through mentorship, training, and job creation, while conserving biodiversity and working toward financial self-sufficiency.

2001

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The Zeekoevlei Environmental Education Programme (ZEEP) registered with the Master of the High Court with first trustees: Quentin Pavitt, Dave de Korte, Dalton Gibbs; 47 camps held that year.

2007

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Nature Care Fund launched; Kenilworth Racecourse and Muizenberg East conservation sites added. Green Skills Development programme launched. Finalist in Cape Times Environmental Awards.

2014

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First Nature Conservation Learnership launched; conservation sites expanded.

2017

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Received Mail & Guardian award for Conservation Leadership Programme; SANParks Kudu Award for environmental education and women in conservation; began management of Zoarvlei.

2019

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First Conservation Leaders Programme cohort graduate; River Ambassadors project initiated; Green Skills Development wins silver Eco-Logic award.

2021

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Launched national Sustainable Schools programme.

2023

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Rolled out biodiversity offsetting projects; Stephen Granger, Pavitray Pillay and Nicole Biondi appointed as trustees; Nature Connect name officially lodged with Master.

2006

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Name change to Cape Town Environmental Education Trust (CTEET). False Bay Environmental Education Centre established.

2009

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MOU signed with City of Cape Town; eight conservation sites managed.

2016

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First Nature Conservation Learnership launched; conservation sites expanded.

2018

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Closed False Bay Education Centre; began exploring Biodiversity Offset funding. Gold and Silver Eco-Logic awards for Conservation Leadership Programme and Nature Care Fund.

2020

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Received SANParks Kudu award for environmental education and innovative biodiversity-offset work. Received SACE accreditation.

2022

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Introduced accredited job-readiness training delivered by Nature Connect.