The main aim of the BBSA is to increase the range and quality of biodiversity samples stored, and to increase and improve access for research and development.

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Happy #WorldCitiesDay! Did you know: there are biodiversity biobanks all over South Africa, from the biggest cities to the most rural areas to the wilds of our national parks. Wherever there's biodiversity, there's a BBSA biobank. Come meet some of them: bbsa.org.za/meet-the-biobank…
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Do you know of a researcher whose journey reflects excellence, perseverance, and achievement despite considerable challenges? Nominations for the NRF Awards 2026 will close on 15 June 2026. Details here: nrf.ac.za/call-for-nominatio… #NRFawards2026
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⏰Final reminder! The 2026 #FreezerChallenge deadline is midnight (PDT) on July 1st. Be sure to complete and submit your scoresheet by then. The Freezer Challenge from My Green Lab and @i2sl_ is an opportunity to improve cold storage management, reduce energy consumption, enhance sample integrity, and support more sustainable research operations in your lab. Hearing about the Freezer Challenge for the first time? You can still sign up! Do so here: freezerchallenge.mygreenlab.…
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Can we sequence the genomes of all eukaryotic species on Earth? Our global network is working with partners around the world to build a genomic library of life — creating foundational resources to advance science, conservation, biotechnology, and our understanding of all life.🧬
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Happy #WorldOceansDay! More than seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. It’s where life began - and even now, where most of it lives. So aquatic biodiversity biobanks definitely have their work cut out for them. Luckily, @NRF_SAIAB is up to the task.
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Today is World Oceans Day | 8 June. REIMAGINE: "Beyond the world we know. A new relationship with our ocean." South Africa is bordered by three oceans that sustain life, jobs, food security and economic growth. Let's protect them for generations to come. #WorldOceansDay2026 #ProtectOurOceans #BluePlanet #DFFE
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South Africa is a beautiful country, with thousands of fascinating species of plants, animals, fungi and more. This #WorldEnvironmentDay we’re looking at how to keep it that way - and how that helps us fight poverty, food insecurity and climate change. bbsa.org.za/2023/07/18/share…
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June marks Youth Month in South Africa and, in 2026, it is observed under the theme: “RESET@50: The Future Calls!” #GovZAUpdates
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Happy #WorldMilkDay! This year, we're honouring the women behind successful farming - like @DOAgov_ZA researcher Dr Gretha Snyman. Her team at Grootfontein Biobank for Sheep & Goats helps farmers breed healthier, happier and more productive bovines. Read: bbsa.org.za/2023/08/08/meet-…
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The Department's inaugural Indigenous Knowledge Innovation Summit aims to unlock investment and youth opportunities.
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There are only 3 days left to enter the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards. Applications close this Sunday, 31 May. Take your place among the leaders driving our national innovation ecosystem. Submit your entry today: bit.ly/3RvpcSx
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For thousands of years, farmers have been combining genes to form new varieties suited to their needs. We’ve just gotten a bit better at it, with the help of the @DOAgov_ZA National Plant Genetic Resources Centre biobank. #foodsecurity4all #worldhungerday bbsa.org.za/2026/05/12/the-n…
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🚨 WE ARE HIRING! The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites applications for: Assistant Director: Forest Resource Protection (X2 Posts) 📍 Western Cape | Limpopo/Mpumalanga 💰 Salary: R605 742 per annum Please note: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants must reapply. Apply now and help protect South Africa’s forest resources. 🌳 #DFFEJobs #WereHiring #PublicService #Forestry #EnvironmentalJobs
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[READ] Happy #WorldBiodiversityDay! South Africa is a megadiverse country, with thousands of interesting and unique plant, animal and microbial species. But how can biobanks help protect that diversity? And why should we care? bbsa.org.za/2023/06/05/bioba…
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𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹! As South Africa prepares to host the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 Global Flagship Event tomorrow, we recognise the vital role communities play in protecting our ecosystems and safeguarding the country’s rich biodiversity heritage for future generations. From local action to global impact, every effort counts in building a sustainable and nature-positive future. #NBSAP #BiodiversityDay #LocalAction #ForNature #KMGBF #PeopleAndNature
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South Africa has over 1,000 native bee species. You have probably never heard of most of them. The honeybee gets all the credit but it's the native miners, carpenters, and sweat bees working quietly through the fynbos that hold much of this country's pollination together. One in three mouthfuls of food exists because a bee visited a flower at the right moment. That is not a fun fact. That is infrastructure. This World Bee Day, take a moment for the bee you have never heard of, on the flower you have never seen, doing work the world cannot afford to lose. #WorldBeeDay #SouthAfricanBees #Pollinators
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Every laboratory and biobank can be a part of building a more sustainable future for our planet and communities. In our recent webinar hosted by International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER) My Green Lab's Director of Communications Christina Greever-Wilson dives into tangible, data-driven solutions for reducing the environmental impact of scientific research, and suggestions pertaining to energy efficiency and sustainable procurement. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=yhfZOR5K… Biobanks can leverage the #FreezerChallenge competition today as a starting point for working toward greater efficiency in their operations. Learn more and register for the challenge here: freezerchallenge.mygreenlab.…
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[REGISTER NOW] Interested in taxonomy? Want to delve into biodiversity informatics around the world? Registration is still open for Taxon Works Together, a three-day perspective on describing life - and it's *free*. But hurry - #TWT2026 starts today! together.taxonworks.org
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REMINDER: Don’t forget to submit your comments on the published Draft Natural Scientific Professions Bill, 2026 by May 31. Access the bill and submission info here: shorturl.at/lSfbR #DSTI #SACNASP
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Happy #PlantHealthDay! Fun fact: plants are pretty important. They help provide us with foods, with medicines, with essential ecosystem functions - even the air we breathe. Here’s how biodiversity biobanks can help them keep doing their job… bbsa.org.za/2026/05/12/why-b…
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