THIS IS SANBI

The South African National Biodiversity Institute was established on 1 September 2004 through the signing into force of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 by President Thabo Mbeki.

The Act expanded the mandate of SANBI's forerunner, the National Botanical Institute to include responsibilities relating to the full diversity of South Africa's fauna and flora, and built on the internationally respected programmes in conservation, research, education and visitor services developed over the past century by the National Botanical Institute. This is SANBI

More about Biodiversity and the SANBI Mandate

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Vision

Biodiversity richness benefiting all South Africans

 

Mission

To promote the sustainable use, conservation, appreciation and enjoyment of the exceptionally rich biodiversity of South Africa, for the benefit of all people.

Chief Financial Officer	Mr Christopher Willis Chief Director: Gardens & Horticultural Services
Mr Philip le Roux Curator: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden	Mr M Mahopo Acting Director: Marketing
Ms K. Maze Chief Director: Bioregional Programmes and Planning	Dr John Donaldson Chief Director: Conservation Science
Prof Gideon Smith Chief Director: Biosystematics Research & Biodiversity Collections	Mr Maano Netshiombo Chief Director: Human Resources
Dr Maureen Wolfson Director: Biosystematics Research and Biodiversity Collections	Ms Malta Qwathekana Director: Education
J. Dini Programme Manager: Working for Wetlands	Beryl-Lynne Pekeur Information Technology

SANBI Board & Committee Members 2007

SANBI Board Mr. T. Sokutu - Chairperson Dr. T. Hanekom Ms. T. Dingaan Ms. K. Montgomery Mrs. S. Somyo Professor P. Omara-Ojungu Mr.T. Frost CFO Ms. N. Jezile Dr.T. Abrahamse (CEO SANBI)

SANBI Annual Reports

Annual Review 2006-2007
Annual Report 2005-2006
Annual Report 2004-2005

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