Vision: To achieve an exemplary connection between people and nature, in a secured comfortable and sustainable living environment.
Preserve endemic species through practical approaches to conservation.
Unifying research, environmental education, development, latest technology and traditional knowledge
.“No research without action, no action without research”-Kurt Lewin
Hands on education to inform and inspire people of all ages.
"May you be fully aware of your fortunate lot to enjoy that paradise on earth"
Linnaeus –Swedish botanist, 1707 –1778
Earlier in the year, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) Education on the Move (STEAM-Y Mobile classroom), was one out of 120 nominations world-wide submitted for the 2025 UNESCO Japan Prize. In November…
From high mountains and lush mangroves to arid deserts and dense forests, this updated edition showcases all 784 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves across 142 countries—places where people and nature collaborate for a sustainable future.
Conservancies represent a vital model of collaborative conservation, where private landowners voluntarily unite to manage their properties in ways that sustain and protect biodiversity, ecosystems, and natural heritage...find out what is happening in two of the conservancies in the Stellenbosch area.
In July 2025, Iimbovane, in collaboration with the education team of the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, hosted a youth camp for learners to develop important conservation and life skills. The camp provided learners with direct experience in…
On my third day of volunteering in the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, I joined an early morning hike through the fynbos vegetation, endemic to South Africa. Surrounded by thick mist, the path was barely visible…
This afternoon, we met a larger group of young girls at the “Blossom Café.” The girls meet every two weeks. The local Flourish host is one of the people responsible for organizing it.
We all sat in a circle, and we started right away with a dance…
The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR), a non-profit company, was registered in 2007 with UNESCO as South Africa’s 5th biosphere reserve and covers 322 032 ha in the Western Cape Winelands.
This region of immense beauty from 20 m to 1 860 m elevation above sea level. It has a unique wonderful biodiversity including Cape Fold Mountains, deep river valleys, exceptional fynbos, rolling hills, commercial forests, world-renowned wineries, small agricultural settlements and beautiful historical towns.
Learn first hand about the history of South Africa
Join us in discovering and identifying the incredible diversity of fauna and flora in our Cape Winelands Floristic Region through iNaturalist!
Launched in 2009 by UNESCO MAB, the WNICBR is a forum for cooperation and knowledge transfer, to foster sustainable development with particular focus on island and coastal areas. The network promotes adaption and mitigation strategies on climate change.
fosters sharing of educational resources, collaborative approach, strengthening of existing EE networks.
Four biosphere reserves in the region pilot effective pathways towards climate change adaptation, using a multidisciplinary approach.
A network to encourage partner engagement, promote news and events, exchange ideas, and explore potential innovative projects.
