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This executive summary from the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes the global availability of freshwater in relation to shale gas and tight oil development. Using geospatial analysis and the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, the report identifies significant water stress in many regions with high technically recoverable shale resources, highlighting potential business risks and social conflicts arising from competition for water between the energy industry, agriculture, and municipal users.

This briefing by Johan Rockström argues for a 'new green revolution' in agriculture to simultaneously address immediate poverty and long-term climate risks. The author proposes shifting focus from large-scale irrigation to small-scale rainfed agriculture and water harvesting, particularly in tropical regions, to increase food production and turn agriculture into a carbon sink.

This WWF South Africa fact sheet examines the role of desalination as a water source for Cape Town and South Africa, detailing the technical requirements, costs, and environmental impacts of the process.

A statement from WWF South Africa calling on political leadership and the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries to prioritize the interconnected needs of people and nature to address climate change and create youth employment.

A report by WWF South Africa detailing a case study of 62 pasture-based dairy farms to examine the link between economic profitability and environmental sustainability in dairy production.

This fact sheet from WWF South Africa provides guidance on the nature of Covid-19, its transmission, prevention methods, and community support during a national lockdown.

A statement by WWF South Africa arguing that the country must urgently accelerate climate mitigation and adaptation efforts due to increasing extreme weather events and high per-capita emissions.

A report by WWF South Africa detailing efforts between 2020 and 2025 to secure water supply through community-public-private partnerships (CPPPs) and corporate funding in strategic water source areas.

The Illustrative People’s Energy Plan (IPEP), developed by WWF South Africa and the Energy Systems Research Group (ESRG) at the University of Cape Town, serves as a model for a transparent, climate-friendly energy plan for South Africa. It aims to show how the country can fulfill climate commitments while maintaining affordable and reliable energy, filling a gap left by the absence of a national Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) for over twenty years.

A fact sheet by WWF South Africa providing guidance on the nature, transmission, and prevention of Covid-19, alongside advice for managing the social and economic impacts of lockdowns in South Africa.

This guide by WWF South Africa provides practical advice on alternative dry sanitation solutions for residents in drought-affected areas, specifically focusing on preparations for 'Day Zero' in Cape Town. It discusses the risks of using sea water for flushing, the differences between urine and faeces management, and various dry toilet options including bucket systems, commercial composting toilets, and pit latrines.

This fact sheet from WWF South Africa provides public health guidance on COVID-19, explaining the nature of the virus, high-risk groups, transmission methods, and preventative hygiene measures, specifically within the context of South Africa's lockdown.

This training guide from WWF South Africa provides a framework for climate activists to communicate awareness and action within their communities, focusing on inclusivity and the use of diverse communication tools to bridge rural-urban and socioeconomic divides.

This report by WWF South Africa documents the formation and evolution of the Table Mountain Water Source Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to improve collaborative groundwater governance in the Table Mountain Strategic Water Source Area. It details the transition from a project-led initiation funded by AB InBev and the Royal Danish Embassy to a self-governing partnership with a rotating chairperson and a dedicated secretariat.

This document summarizes a learning and strategy event held by the WWF South Africa Freshwater team from 7 to 9 February 2022. The event focused on integrating groundwater management into WWF's freshwater work, specifically within Strategic Water Source Areas, and defining the organization's role in partnerships to address the perceived lack of groundwater governance in South Africa.

This document is an appendix listing communication activities, publications, and media coverage related to water security and groundwater awareness projects led by WWF South Africa, including the Table Mountain Water Source Partnership and collaborations with Greenpop and Green Anglicans.

This legislation guideline, published by WWF South Africa, provides a comprehensive overview of the legal obligations for land users and businesses managing alien and invasive species (AIS) in South Africa. It details the requirements across multiple statutes, including the Biodiversity Act, the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, and the National Water Act, focusing on permitting, control categories, and penalties for non-compliance.

A training manual by WWF South Africa for rural livestock farmers to understand climate change and implement adaptation strategies across water, feed, animal health, and herd management.

This fact sheet describes several 'Finance Solution Incubators' designed to unlock sustainable financial mechanisms for conservation landscapes in South Africa, covering tax incentives, biodiversity offsets, carbon payments, municipal property rates, and debt instruments.

This fact sheet, produced by WWF South Africa and the Wilderness Foundation Africa, provides a comprehensive directory of national and international emergency and relief funds and finance mechanisms established to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The list is categorized by focal areas, including human development, SMMEs (small, micro, and medium enterprises), tourism, conservation, agriculture, and other sectors, detailing the eligible applicants, funding values, and application status for each source.