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Vhalinavho Khavhagali

@vhali

- Country Director, South Africa, IUCN-ESARO - Climate Change Adaptation, Biodiversity, Loss & Damage and Resilience Expert; - Senior Adaptation Fellow

 Pretoria, South Africa
Joined March 2012
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Today, Minister Ronald Lamola hosts Heads of International Organisations in SA for a strategic engagement to strengthen global partnerships and dialogue. ​📅 5 Aug 2026 ⏰ 10:30–14:30 📍 DIRCO, Conference Centre 1 ​ #Diplomacy #GlobalCooperation
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@DIRCO_ZAAug 5
Today, Minister Ronald Lamola hosted Heads of International Organisations based in South Africa to enhance dialogue, foster stronger partnerships, and drive collaborative solutions on key global issues. #DiplomaticDialogue #Multilateralism #SAForeignPolicy
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UN Biodiversity
@UNBiodiversityMay 17
Only 5 days left until #BiodiversityDay! 🌎🌿 Let’s celebrate the actions and solutions helping protect biodiversity around the world and supporting a more sustainable future. Mark your calendars — 22 May is almost here! 🗓️ 🔗cbd.int/biodiversity-day #LocalAction #ForNature
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfricaMay 14
On this #BiodiversityDay2026, @IUCNSouthAfrica joins the @environmentza & people of South Africa, in celebrating the country’s biodiversity heritage & reaffirming our collective commitment to protecting nature for present & future generations @IucnE @SANBI_ZA @UNBiodiversity
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@UNBiodiversityMay 12
10 days to go until #BiodiversityDay 2026!🌿 A global moment to celebrate biodiversity and the actions helping protect life on Earth 🌍 Be part of the celebration for nature 💚 🔗cbd.int/biodiversity-day #LocalAction #ForNature #UNBiodiversity #IDB2026
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfricaApr 2
We are hiring - IUCN-HRMS Vacancy Details 1. Project Manager, GEF8 Sustainable Land Management (SLM) 2. Finance Officer, South Africa 3. Procurement and Operations Assistant, South Africa All these job opportunities are published on the IUCN website: iucn.org/involved/jobs/
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Applications for the 2026 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant open on 23 March. Eligible early-career African scientists working on biodiversity and conservation research in or for Africa are encouraged to prepare. #JWOResearchGrant #ORC2026
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Deputy Director General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Flora Mokgohloa, South African National Biodiversity Institute CEO, Shonisani Munzhedzi and Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity Astrid Shomaker (via video message) have given us the opening addresses of the Regional Business and Biodiversity Forum
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfricaJan 20
Partner with @IUCNSouthAfrica to transform your supply chains and operations into climate-resilient, biodiversity-positive systems, while investing in locally-led solutions that generate lasting impact for biodiversity, climate, and communities @environmentza @CityofCT @IucnE
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica10 Dec 2025
@IUCNSouthAfrica joins the global community mourning the passing of Emeritus Professor William Bond (1948–2025), a globally renowned ecologist and leading thinker on open ecosystems & the forces that shape them. @UCT_news @royalsociety @NRF_News @Saeonews news.uct.ac.za/article/-2025…
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica10 Dec 2025
@IUCNSouthAfrica joins @SANBI_ZA & @environmentza in celebrating the officially launched of the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) 2025, the most comprehensive assessment highlights both the richness of our natural heritage and the urgent challenges we face in safeguarding it
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@SANBI_ZA9 Dec 2025
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The programme director for the launch is Dr. Theressa Frantz from SANBI. Our Chief Executive Officer, Shoni Munzhedzi, extended a warm welcome to all attendees and recognised the presence of @environmentza Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts, as well as Dr. Mmaphaka Tau, the Chairperson of the SANBI Board. He concluded by expressing gratitude to all partners who played a role in developing the 2025 National Biodiversity Assessment #NBA2025
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@SANBI_ZA14 Oct 2025
We are at the 3rd G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting, held at the Cape Town ICC. Minister Dion George swung by our stand this morning and had a little chat with us. We’re showcasing SANBI’s work, such as the National Biodiversity Assessment, the mapping of biodiversity priorities and sub-national climate change fact sheets for South Africa. And for those seeking a little leisure, we showcase the unique beauty of our country’s natural wealth through the botanical and zoological gardens #G20SouthAfrica #SANBI4Nature
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@SANBI_ZA15 Oct 2025
Today we are at the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group site event, which is being held at @KirstenboschNBG in Cape Town. We are set to engage in five sessions that will focus on various subjects, including the G20 Legacy Initiative, SA’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, as well as a climate-resilient food system #G20SouthAfrica #SANBI4Nature
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica7 Oct 2025
𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: rights, finance, governance, and capacity-building 📅 12 October 2025 🕑14:00–15:30 GST @IUCN @IucnE
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica9 Oct 2025
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@IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 opens today. Leaders, experts & changemakers from 160+ countries unite to accelerate action for nature & people. With just five years left to meet global targets, the time to act is now. iucncongress2025.org/program… #IUCNcongress #ActionNow
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@IUCN9 Oct 2025
🌍 The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 opens today in Abu Dhabi! Leaders, experts & changemakers from 160+ countries unite to accelerate action for nature & people. Forum. Exhibition. Member's Assembly and more! With just five years left to meet global targets, the time to act is now. 🔗 Programme: iucncongress2025.org/program… #IUCNcongress
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica9 Oct 2025
#IUCNcongress opens in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. WCC is the world’s leading forum for shaping the future of nature conservation and sustainable development. @environmentza iucn.org/press-release/20251…
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica10 Oct 2025
Humphrey Kariuki named IUCN Patron of Nature at #IUCNcongress. With his appointment he introduces a strong African voice & perspective to this global platform, reaffirming the importance of locally driven conservation solutions for biodiversity. iucncongress2025.org/newsroo…
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica18 Oct 2025
The Abu Dhabi Call to Action, we reaffirm our collective commitment to defending life on Earth. We are the voice of nature & we stand united. One Nature, One Humanity, One Future– A Global Movement Together we can – Together we will. @environmentza @IUCN iucn.org/news/202510/abu-dha…
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IUCN South Africa@IUCNSouthAfrica18 Oct 2025
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This high-level session brought together G20 policymakers, technical experts, private sector leaders, and civil society to explore how to accelerate a just, nature-climate-people energy nexus - while simultaneously strengthening resilience to climate risks @IucnE @environmentza
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@IUCN10 Oct 2025
📢 Day 2 of #IUCNcongress begins in Abu Dhabi! 🔴 Today’s highlight: the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ — the global standard for assessing extinction risk. @IUCNRedList 🏅 Tonight: the WCPA Awards Ceremony, celebrating conservation leadership. @IUCN_PA 🌿 Plus: the launch of the updated Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ and key high-level dialogues. 🔗 Programme: iucncongress2025.org/program… #IUCNcongress #WCPA #NbS #RedList
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Benson Kanyembo@KanyemboBenson9 Oct 2025
The official opening of the #IUCNcongress at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center was a truly remarkable event. I am deeply honored to have been invited and extend my sincere gratitude to the organizers and sponsors for their exceptional hospitality and dedication. – at United Arab Emirates
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