Branch Biodiversity and Conservation

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Branch Biodiversity and Conservation
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Some Drivers

• Unsustainable utilisation of natural resources
  (fauna flora) threatening functionality of
  ecosystems, thus undermining social and economic
  development
• Insufficient network of protected areas to
  provide ecological services, socio-economic
  benefits including climate change mitigation and
  adaptation
• Declining water quality health of aquatic
  ecosystems
• Escalating Land degradation.
• Conversion/loss of wetlands (Estimated 50)

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Some Drivers

• Increasing rate of spread of alien invasive
  species threatening biodiversity and water
  availability
• Current utilisation and conservation patterns
  levels of resources use compromising ecosystem
  functionality and provision its goods and
  services(e.g. water purification, soil
  enrichment, carbon sinks, pest control, beauty
  and recreation)
• Need for improved regional integration and cross
  border cooperation in Biodiversity and
  Conservation management

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KEY OUTPUT SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE
MGTSO Protect Conserve and Enhance our
environmental, natural and heritage assets and
resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Ensure Equitable and sustainable use of natural resources Regulations to standardise trade and utilization of threatened, protected or commercial species implemented and monitored Two systems developed to enhance CITES coordination implementation and compliance developed Ensure 40 of CITES provisions implemented TOPS regulations amended National intervention in 2 provinces on TOPS implementation Ensure 90 of CITES provisions implemented National intervention in 6 provinces
Ensure Equitable and sustainable use of natural resources of Bioprospecting Access and Benefit Sharing permits Applications assessed 90 bioprospecting permits applications assessed Guidelines for negotiating the benefit-sharing agreements developed 90 Bioprospecting permits applications assessed Training and information sessions on the BABS regulations and associated guidelines for BSA for 40 of priority municipalities and community structures conducted
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO Protect
Conserve and Enhance our environmental, natural
and heritage assets and resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Number of Biodiversity and conservation planning tools developed and implemented 40 of National Biodiversity Framework implemented 90 of National Biodiversity Framework Implemented
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Number of Biodiversity and conservation planning tools developed and implemented 90 of Bioregional plans submitted by provinces and local authorities for approval evaluated by evaluation committee 90 of Bioregional plans submitted by provinces and local authorities for approval evaluated by evaluation committee DEAs support, training and awareness
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Number of Biodiversity and conservation planning tools developed and implemented Draft list of Threatened or Protected river ecosystems developed Threatened or Protected river ecosystems developed Regulations for listed Threatened or Protected ecosystems developed
Development of SEAs and EMFs 1 SEA for threatened area or region initiated. 2 SEAs developed
Number of interventions on Biodiversity Stewardship programme mainstreamed 1 additional provincial stewardship programme implemented 2 land reform sites incorporating stewardship principles 6 Provincial stewardship programmes implemented 10 land reform sites incorporating stewardship principles
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO Protect
Conserve and Enhance our environmental, natural
and heritage assets and resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Regulations and tools to prevent, control or eradicate Alien and Invasive Species developed and implemented Alien Invasive Species (AIS) regulations finalized AIS implementation plan developed National AIS Strategy Published implemented
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Coordinated mechanisms for responding to respective key biodiversity risks (GMOs, AIS, mining and development pressure 100 of received GMO applications due for GMO Council review assessed 100 of received BCA applications assessed 100 of received GMO applications due for GMO Council review assessed 100 of received BCA applications assessed
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Coordinated mechanisms for responding to respective key biodiversity risks (GMOs, AIS, mining and development pressure Risk assessment Framework on AIS drafted Biodiversity and Mining Best Practice Guidelines finalized 90 risk assessment for new and prioritized AIS conducted. 20 of Mining sectors incorporating guidelines
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Number of species with Biodiversity Management Plans in place 2 more species 10 species with biodiversity management plans
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO Protect
Conserve and Enhance our environmental, natural
and heritage assets and resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Number of priority areas identified in the National Action Programme (NAP) to combat desertification, land degradation and the effects of drought mainstreamed and implemented 700 hectares of land rehabilitated Three partnerships established and interventions implemented to improve degraded ecosystems and livelihoods 1500 hectares of land rehabilitated Ten partnerships established and interventions implemented to improve degraded ecosystems and livelihoods
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Number of wetlands and aquatic ecosystems conserved and rehabilitated Wetlands Inventory classification system published for implementation Three management plans for RAMSAR sites developed 75 wetlands rehabilitated 20 management plans for RAMSAR sites developed 150 wetlands rehabilitated per year 4 wetlands accorded national protected area status
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO Protect
Conserve and Enhance our environmental, natural
and heritage assets and resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity expansion of land under conservation 7 land under conservation 9 land under conservation
Conserve and mitigate threats to Biodiversity Number of WHS nominated/ proclaimed 1 WHS nominated 1 WHS proclaimed 3 Additional WHS proclaimed
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO Protect
Conserve and Enhance our environmental, natural
and heritage assets and resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Facilitate Environmental Sector Transformation Biodiversity Education Awareness- Number of interventions for building constituency for Biodiversity Conservation developed Four programmes facilitated (IYB,PP, KIP, CBNRM, Making the Case) 8 programmes facilitated
Facilitate Environmental Sector Transformation Model for Rationalisation of management of Protected Areas and world heritage sites developed and implemented Mechanisms to facilitate decision-making on models established Institutional arrangement established and implementation plan developed
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Key Output Sustainable Natural Resource
ManagementSO Contribute to sustainable
development, livelihoods, green and inclusive
economic growth through facilitating skills
development and employment creation
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Facilitate Environmental Sector Transformation Model for Rationalization of protected areas management developed implemented Mechanisms to facilitate decision making on rationalisation established(Commission) Rationalisation implemented
Facilitate Environmental Sector Transformation Greening interventions at local government level implemented Status quo analysis of OSS in 10 identified municipalities conducted Master plans and design interventions commissioned Open space-based greening programme implemented and monitored in 3 municipalities (Eco-parks and Tree planting) Master plans and design interventions commissioned Open space-based greening programme implemented and monitored in 10 municipalities (Eco-parks and Tree planting)
Facilitate Environmental Sector Transformation Programmes to advance vulnerable communities developed. Reporting mechanism for Co-Management Framework developed Implementation of Co-Management Framework reviewed
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Key Output Increased regional economic
development through cross border ecotourismSO
Contribute to a better Africa, and a better world
by advancing national environmental interests
through a global sustainable development agenda
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Effectively manage and facilitate DEA's international relations and engagements Number of Wildlife Corridors and migratory routes established Tools to enhance Cross Border biodiversity Conservation developed and implemented of projects in the investment catalogue financed by investors as a result of Investment Promotions 1 Wildlife Corridor and migratory route established Draft conservation strategy for TFCAs developed 10 of projects in the investment catalogue financed by investors 5 Wildlife Corridors and migratory routes established Biodiversity conservation strategy reviewed. 6 TFCA management plans aligned with the biodiversity strategy 30 of projects in the investment catalogue financed by investors
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Key Output Increased regional economic
development through cross border ecotourismSO
Contribute to a better Africa, and a better world
by advancing national environmental interests
through a global sustainable development agenda
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Effectively manage and facilitate DEA's international relations and engagements Number of tour operators selling boundless Southern Africa itineraries Number of access facilities established Boundless Southern Africa Brand Agreement concluded with 3 tour operators 1 access facilities established per year Boundless South Africa Brand Agreement concluded with 20 tour operators 9 access facilities established
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO
Proactively plan, manage and prevent pollution
and environmental degradation to ensure a
sustainable and healthy environment
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation Framework for Protected Areas (PA) performance management developed and implemented Management Plans for WHS approved National biodiversity enforcement unit established and implemented Norms and Standards for PA performance Indicators developed 4 management plans approved National Wild-life Reaction Unit established Biodiversity enforcement unit implementation plan developed. Protected areas performance management framework reviewed 12 management plans approved 50 of Biodiversity enforcement unit implementation plan implemented
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO Protect
Conserve and Enhance our environmental, natural
and heritage assets and resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Respond and adapt to Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity Biodiversity Climate Change Response strategy Developed (Sector Plan) Framework for response strategy finalized Risk and vulnerability assessment for key biodiversity components undertaken Costing study for response measures initiated Biodiversity Climate Change response strategy and implementation plans implemented (terrestrial and aquatic) Costing of response measures completed
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Key Output Protected BiodiversitySO Protect
Conserve and Enhance our environmental, natural
and heritage assets and resources
KPA KPI Target 2010/2011 5 year Target
Build a sound scientic base for trhe effective management of natural resources Research programme to support conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity developed 10 Biosafety Research Programme implemented Desertification/drylands research programme finalised Implementation plan for Elephant research developed and commissioned 50 Biosafety Research Programme implemented 20 Desertification/drylands research programme implemented 20 Elephant research programme implemented