16 years of WWF-SASSI
The high strung year of 2020 commemorates the 16 year journey of the WWF Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) programme, launched in 2004. You could call it our sweet 16 celebration. The idea of turning 16 should be an exciting chapter for many. Similarly this is a turning point for SASSI as we sail […]
A snapshot of climate change impacts on South Africa’s oceans
Our oceans are just as valuable as the species that depend on them and have absorbed approximately 28% of the carbon dioxide emitted through human activities and more than 90% of the added heat since the 19th century. This system is critical to our survival yet our oceans are changing right on our doorstep. To […]
The culinary industry – Is it all doom and gloom?
The industry that provides food, wine, entertainment and most importantly togetherness was on standstill during the lockdown. Who would have thought that could happen? Not being able to get your favourite meal or enjoy the company of friends and family. As the South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) we did feel and see the impact […]
The 2020 WWF-SASSI Trailblazer Chefs
The year 2020 commemorates the 16 year journey of the SASSI programme which has become a popular household name across SA. This has been achieved by building knowledge about seafood species and collectively working with consumers, chefs, restaurants, retailers/supplier and fisheries to fundamentally shift attitudes towards understanding the complex issue of seafood sustainability and drive informed […]
Updates to the SASSI list!
In a world where adapt or die is key, the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) has managed to adapt to changing times and information. As SASSI is based on rigorous science that is subject to change with new information, it is important to that we as SASSI keep up with those changes and update […]
Community based eco-tourism
Eco-tourism can be used as a tool to motivate for responsible visits to natural areas that maintain the integrity of the ecosystem while producing economic benefits for local communities and thereby championing conservation. Training of community members to be eco-tour guides will not only empower them but also inspire the community to take better care […]
Climate change impacts on South Africa’s small scale fishers and popular linefish species
Changes in the oceans have impacted marine ecosystems and negative impacts of climate change are expected for food security, local cultures and livelihoods. These impacts on ecosystem services already have negative consequences for the health and well-being of indigenous people and local communities dependent on fisheries. WWF South Africa was part of research and a […]
The Great Reset – Post COVID-19 begins with changing our behaviour
The latest World Economic Forum Report 2020, states that a “novel zoonotic disease, possibly triggered by human disturbance of nature” brought many sectors to a grinding halt. The 2020 pandemic has afforded us a rare opportunity to reset things because it is clear that if we continue with business as usual, we are walking off […]