Hlengiwe Zuma and Mzamo Mnikathi share their experiences at the SETAC conference from 5-9 May, 2024 in Seville, Spain. “Upon...
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Bringing applied scientists together to translate science into solutions for people and the environment.
Partnering with government, civil society, the private sector and other leading research organisations we develop cutting edge solutions to support the resolution of natural resource challenges; we provide advice to practitioners, researchers and policy makers; we integrate effort; we build the capacity of graduate professionals to operate effectively in the workplace; and we advocate an environmentally secure future for all. We are an independent, non-profit, public benefit organisation committed to serving the people of southern Africa.
Our Work
Climate Action & Sustainability
Solving climate and related environmental and development challenges.
Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods
The choices we make in how we grow food can have a lasting impact.
Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudi appointed as new INR director
The Institute of Natural Resources (INR) recently appointed Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi as its new Director to herald a more ambitious role for the Pietermaritzburg-based research and development organisation.
Mabhaudhi brings and impressive track record and deep knowledge of the fluid interplay between water, energy, food and the environment globally and particularly in Southern Africa – dynamics at the centre of his vision for the INR to play a leading role in the region.
“The INR is ideally placed to help address the challenges of water management, sustainable and resilient food systems, and global environmental change,” he says.
Institute of Natural Resources publish 2022 Annual Report
Dear Stakeholders,
We take pride in releasing to you our Annual Report 2022. Management would like to thank our Board, staff and partners for their support over the year. We hope you learn more about us and gain some more insight into the valuable work we do.
We are pleased to announce that we have concluded the recruitment of an Executive Director and a formal announcement in this regard will be forthcoming.
Recent Articles and News
Celebrating Youth Month with Climate Change Youth Champions
In celebration of Youth Month, the “Innovative Partnerships for Change: Raising New Climate Change Initiatives and Champions Project” co-funded by the European...
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22 May – International Biodiversity Day Celebration – Be part of the Plan
The Institute of Natural Resources (INR) in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) collaborated with Matomela High...
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Exploring Environmental Conservation
Expoloring Enironmental Conservation: A field visit with the INR. On the 19th of April, the Institute of Natural Resources (INR)...
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INR Strategic Retreat
The INR team held a two day strategic retreat on 13 and 14 March 2024. Day one of the retreat...
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‘Citizen science’ to help address the decline in water quality in Pietermaritzburg
The water issues in Pietermaritzburg have largely been due to the continual breakages and leakages of pipes, illegal dumpsites at...
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