Primary Investor:
The Department of Science and Innovation (DST), which provides core funding on an annual but long-term basis
Lead organisation:
National Research Foundation (NRF)
Council for Geosciences
Mintek
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
North West University
University of Cape Town
University of Limpopo
University of Pretoria
University of Stellenbosch
University of Venda
University of Witwatersrand
Arid Lands Node:South African National Parks (SANParks)
Ndlovu Node: South African National Parks (SANParks)
Elwandle Node: South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)
Egagasini Node: Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF)
Fynbos Node: South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Grasslands-Forests-Wetlands Node: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife