Our Projects
By integrating our expert understanding of biodiversity, ecosystems, socio-ecological systems and economics, we address the status, use and strategic management of biodiversity and natural capital, to the benefit of society as a whole.
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Improving Namibia's conservation outcomes & securing ecosystem services
The “Namibia TEEB Study” was commissioned by GIZ, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), and formed part of the larger Biodiversity Resource Mobilisation (ResMob) Project. …
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Katse and Mohale Dam biological monitoring
Anchor conducted the biological monitoring of the catchments of the Katse and Mohale Dams as a comparison with the pre-construction baseline. The study assessed changes in land use and vegetation…
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Neelum-Jhelum HEP Socio-economic study
We conducted a socio-economics baseline and environmental impact study as part of an environmental flow assessment for the Neelum and Jhelum Rivers in the Kashmir region of Pakistan. This had a…
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National Estuary Conservation Plan
The National Estuary Core Conservation Plan was developed by Anchor to inform the National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment and the National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas project.
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Potential impacts of the proposed Addo MPA on commercial fisheries
Investigation into the potential impacts of the proposed Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area (MPA) on commercial fisheries and their value.
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Rovuma Basin baseline description & assessment
Baseline description and health assessment for the Rovuma Basin.
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Pangani Basin flows for people and environment
The five-year environmental flows study entailed quantitative ecological and socio-economic survey methods, stakeholder engagement, development of a modelling tool for the analysis of scenarios, and…
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Sierra Leone estuarine specialist study: baseline & impact assessment
Anchor is currently undertaking a multi-year specialist study, including a baseline report and impact assessment report on marine and estuarine habitats and associated flora and fauna, and delivery of…
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BRBAs for important aquaculture alien species
Biodiversity Risk and Benefit Assessments (BRBAs) were produced for the seven most important alien species used in the aquaculture industry in South Africa including Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas…
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Assessment of the impacts of the Elandsfontein Phosphate Mine on Langebaan Lagoon
Anchor conducts the monitoring of various biological and physico-chemical variables (such as salinity) to establish an appropriate baseline against which any potential future changes in and impacts on…
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EIA: construction & operation of a wave energy converter
Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction and operation of a wave energy converter (WEC) adjacent to the Abagold Farms, Hermanus.
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Value, co-management & financing of the Makgadikgadi Pans
Determining the value of protected areas of Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans, as well as the development of optimal models for co-management and a financing strategy.