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BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME

BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME. Bonn January 2010. STRATEGY 1 Expand and consolidate protected area network. STRATEGY 2 Conservation of biodiversity in priority areas outside the PA network. Biodiversity Act 2004. Protected Areas Act 2003. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION GOALS

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BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME

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  1. BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME Bonn January 2010

  2. STRATEGY 1 Expand and consolidate protected area network STRATEGY 2 Conservation of biodiversity in priority areas outside the PA network Biodiversity Act 2004 Protected Areas Act 2003 • BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION GOALS • Representation • Persistence Biodiversity Stewardship

  3. NSBA NSBA

  4. PRINCIPLES • Focus on priority biodiversity and protected area expansion areas to ensure the best use of limited capacity and resources, aiming for formal declarations on high biodiversity value land. • Support South Africa’s broader socio-economic objectives through the land reform process and encouraging socio-economic benefits, either through job creation, or improved land management.

  5. PRINCIPLES (Cont.) • Biodiversity stewardship agreements are voluntary commitments between landowners/users and conservation agencies. A relationship of trust and support should be fostered. • The success of biodiversity stewardship rests on partnerships and co-operative governance between conservation agencies and various other governmental agencies, NGOs, landowners/users, companies, etc. • Monitoring implementation is critical in ensuring security for biodiversity.

  6. INCENTIVES Different incentives for each situation and province, depending on ability of province to provide incentive, and landowners’ needs. Incentives linked to tiers Management Plans and contracts, translations Includes biodiversity assessment, advice and training Priority areas for WfW, WfWet, WoF Tax Incentives

  7. Tax Incentives Different for each category – PA, PE & BMA BMA – Cost of conservation seen as cost of production to farm PE – cost of conservation seen as 18A donation – if contract is for 30 years at least PA – 10% of value of land for first 10 years – if proclaimed and in title deed for at least 99 years No land tax on portion of PA that is not used for commercial purposes. If contract is terminated by landowner, tax deductions have to be paid back.

  8. Offsets • Stewardship Categories can be used to secure offsets • Category determined by conservation status • Developer responsible for management plan and management of site • Contract negotiated • Tax incentives are valid • Ownership remains with developer

  9. Other Financing Mechanisms • Carbon Credits • Wetland Banking • Payment for Ecosystem Services • Green Products - certification • Business & Biodiversity initiatives

  10. Strategic Links to Policies Biodiversity Policies Social Policies NBF / NBSAP ASGISA NPAESEPWP NAP MDGs CBNRM NEPAD OffsetsLandcare NCCRS

  11. International Conventions CBD UNCCD UNFCCC Ramsar World Heritage Convention

  12. UMGANO EXAMPLE

  13. Thank You

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