Publications
The Department of Environmental Affairs, its entities and programmes produce and contribute to a variety of publications, with a view to keep the public informed and engaged on environmental issues.
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Environment Quarterly editions |
Newspaper and magazine supplements |
Booklets and brochures |
Posters and wall charts |
Newspaper adverts |
Environment Quarterly Editions
Environment Quarterly is the stakeholder publication of the Department of Environmental Affairs. The publication aims to keep stakeholders including the public, researchers and policy makers in the environment sector up to date with the programmes, events and legislation driven by the Department of Environmental Affairs.
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Jan - Mar 2021: The origin of cyclones
A cyclone is a type of weather system in which wind rotates around an area of low atmospheric pressure.» download publication (PDF) |
Oct - Dec 2020: Make safety a part of your holiday
Celebrating World Food Day. Get reacquainted with our biodiverse rich parks.» download publication (PDF) |
July - Sept 2020: Know and Exercise Your Environmental Rights.
According to the South African Constitution, everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their wellbeing.» download publication (PDF) |
April- June2020: Exclusive interview with outgoing DG.
What is Environment Month?: Environment Month is celebrated annually in South Africa during the month of June. This year, the celebrations and participation took place via online communication due to the Corona Virus outbreak.» download publication (PDF) |
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Newspaper and magazine supplements
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Environmental budget reprioritised for post Covid-19 recovery
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has been allocated R8.2 billion for the
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Barbara Creecy hands over historic fishing rights
Headlines: Barbara Creecy hands over historic fishing rights. Rooibos agreement is a victory for the Khoi Community. NBA launched to protect S A’s rich biodiversity. SA firefighters receive a hero’s welcome after combating Canadian fire.» Supplement 1
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Barbara Creecy is finding the right balancing act - Leadership supplement (August 2019)
Finding the right balance act: The task of balancing the acceleration of economic growth and transformation with the sustainable use of environmental resources is no small feat, but it is a task that newly appointed Minister of DEFF, Barbara Creecy is excited to take on.» Leadership |
Minister Creecy leads World Environment Day - Sowetan supplement (June 2019)
Learn about: What is Air Pollution?, What are the effects of air pollution?, A look at SA’s state of air quality in winter.» Sowetan
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Newspaper Adverts
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Let's talk plastic pollution solutions
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South Africa increases network of Marine Protected Areas - Tiso Black Star |
World Wetlands Day - Isolezwe
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World Wetlands Day - Cape Argus
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Booklets and brochures
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Working for Wetlands
A wetland is defined in the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) as the land which is transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface, or the land is periodically covered with shallow water, and which land in normal circumstances supports or would support vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated soil.» download publication |
Facts about Invasive Alien Plants
Learn about: • Invasive Alien Plants such as water hyacinth and how they affect the capacity of dams and rivers in terms of water storage.» download English publication
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The basics of climate change
Climate change is an alteration of the earth’s general weather conditions. The most prominent part of climate change is the rising temperature
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Air Quality
Information to help learners and teachers to have a better understanding of air and air pollution.» download publication |
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Posters and wall charts
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Vulture is an endangered animal |
World Rhino Day 2019 poster |
Greenest Municipality Competition (GMC) |
National Arbour Month 2019 |
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