The DEPT undertakes research in environmental change and human-environment interaction. We have a active graduate programme.

The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) was established in 1992 to oversee the education and training needs for the pulp and paper industry. Today, it is an industry association that represents the precompetitive interests of more than 90% of South African pulp, paper, board and tissue manufacturers. Its advocacy and industry promotion activities span a range of issues: forestry, climate change, carbon tax, biodiversity and water stewardship, waste, energy, recycling, innovation, research and development, trade statistics, and education and training. PAMSA seeks to give voice to the sector's contribution to the economy, the environment and society by sharing how responsibly produced wood and paper products enrich our lives, make our jobs easier, and our world more sustainable.

Terra-Firma Academy is an internationally multi-accredited leading training and development Green Career Training academy. We deliver courses aimed at corporations, individuals and businesses in order to help them excel within their pre-existing fields of organisational expertise. Offering courses and training in strategy development, leading, measuring and implement project support and education in the fields of solar PV, energy efficiency, carbon measurement and management, sustainability strategies, water efficiency management, carbon footprint analytics, environmental strategy. Our courses are designed to be short in duration and high in impact We have trained over 3000 people in over 160 companies in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Our graduates are some of the most successful people in the environmental field that are living inspired lives and helping to spread environmental knowledge throughout businesses and communities.