A pioneering campus and community

In the early days of South Africa’s democracy, a bold vision emerged for a place where leadership, social justice, and sustainability could flourish together. This vision materialised as the Sustainability Institute.


The campus serves as a demonstration of regenerative living in action from the energy, water and waste management to biodiversity and food production, which serves as a model for others to follow. It also provides spaces for students and visitors to reflect, connect, and imagine more just futures.



The Lynedoch Eco-Village, part of our campus, is South Africa’s first socially-mixed, mixed-income eco-community. Organised around nature and child-centered schools, it demonstrates a self-reliant, ecologically designed urban system. By prioritising affordable housing and enabling ownership, the village has created a diverse community of residents living closely to nature. Its architecturally diverse, eco-friendly homes reflect a commitment to both human wellbeing and ecological balance.