The year 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the WWF Nedbank Green Trust, which has established itself as one of the premier conservation funds in SA. Since its founding in 1990, the trust has invested over R300m in 153 projects across SA, catalysing incredible impact in the fight to save our environment. These projects have directly supported 19 protected areas and catalysed several other protected-area sites. Through the WWF Nedbank Green Trust, 230 000 hectares of the grassland’s biome has been conserved, and we have funded conservation efforts for key faunas like the black rhino, ground hornbill, oribi antelope and SA’s national bird, the blue crane.
Since 2020, the WWF Nedbank Green Trust has committed R73m to 31 conservation initiatives across the country. Of these, 9 projects with an investment of R20m focused on protecting and managing freshwater habitats and water sources. These efforts aim to improve water quality and availability for both people and nature, contributing to SDG 6. Additionally, 8 projects, amounting to R13m, have focused on expanding protected areas and enhancing the livelihoods of surrounding communities, contributing to SDG 15.
The WWF Nedbank Green Trust brochure
