In this section, we introduce a variety of environmental education programmes and resource materials. Programmes and materials such as these are showcased at EE Friends meetings. Where possible, links to websites and electronic versions of resource materials are included. If an electronic version is not available and you are interested in obtaining a copy, please contact the person responsible directly.

Should you wish to promote your environmental education programme or resource materials on this page, please e-mail the details to ee.friends@capetown.gov.za.

C.A.P.E. Conservation Education database of available EE materials

 Conservation Education Resource Materials in the Cape Floristic Region (2008) [PDF 966 KB]

Free electronic environmental updates by e-mail

 Download a list of organisations that provide environmental news and updates by e-mail [PDF 44 KB]

Eco-Schools

Over 900 schools nationwide are involved in Eco-schools. Eco-schools aims at whole school improvement through teacher capacity building and implementing requirements in the curriculum. Schools are required to compile a portfolio of evidence on their activities and these are evaluated annually. Environmental education service providers are welcome to register and become Eco-Centres. Eco-Centres are required to support Eco-schools and are eligible to fly the green flag.

For more information, please contact Janice April, the regional coordinator of Eco-Schools at 021 705 9863 or 084 657 0581 or janiceapril@iafrica.com. Visit the Eco-Schools website hosted by WESSA.

Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA)

EEASA aims to support environmental education in southern Africa. It endeavours to achieve this by providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and opinions on environmental education through its publications, the annual national conference and workshops as well as the activities of working groups in the region.

More information on EEASA is available here.

The e-Kapa: Cape Town’s lowlands CD resource

The e-Kapa CD is an electronic resource designed for the Senior Phase level (Grade 7-9) and its main focus is on lowland ecosystems in the City of Cape Town. It is fully interactive and incorporates 10 modules, each categorized into sections with activities. This resource is also available online at www.ekapa.ioisa.org.za.